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The South Florida Water Management District will be conducting a prescribed burn of up to 25 acres in Okeechobee County today, Thursday, June 18, 2026. The burn unit is just west of the Taylor Creek …
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The South Florida Water Management District will be conducting a prescribed burn of up to 25 acres in Okeechobee County today, Thursday, June 18, 2026. The burn unit is just west of the Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area and US 441, and is located approximately 5 miles northwest of the City of Okeechobee's central point at the cross section of US 441 and SR 70. Smoke may be visible in the area of the burn as identified in the map below.
Prescribed burns are important to protect conservation lands from uncontrolled wildfires while supporting the health of South Florida's ecosystems. The South Florida Water Management District routinely conducts prescribed burns to maintain the health and ecological function of natural areas and to help manage certain invasive vegetation for the benefit of native plants and wildlife.
All prescribed burns are subject to being postponed or canceled.
Learn more about District burns and other land management strategies.
Did you know? You can receive SFWMD Prescribed Burn Notices via text message or email. Sign up here to subscribe. Go to SFWMD.gov/Recreation to get the latest information on District-managed lands.
