South Florida Water Management District, FL

Governing Board

The Governing Board will vote on a budget amendment to recognize legislative appropriations and debt refinancing. The board is also discussing contracts for aquatic plant delivery to stormwater treatment areas and a law enforcement funding extension.

• Budget amendment of $293,714,267 to recognize $37 million in appropriations and $256.7 million in COP refunding
• Proposed $10 million agreement with four firms for supply and delivery of aquatic plants to STAs
• Amendment to FWC Cooperative Agreement for law enforcement services not to exceed $2,281,810
• Five-year lease extension for Future Kids of West Palm Beach Corp increasing revenue by $721,153.36
• Proposed funding for CEPP South S-355 W Gated Spillway ($7 million) and CEPP EAA S-623 Pump Station ($30 million)

Governing Board

The Governing Board will review the proposed tentative budget and millage rates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board is also considering several land reservation releases and a right-of-way permit for a park in Palmetto Bay.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 tentative budget and millage rates (Resolution No. 2026-0702)
• Right of Way Occupancy Permit 17457-R for a linear park in Coral Reef Park, Village of Palmetto Bay
• Release of canal reservations for properties in Broward County (2.68 acres) and Palm Beach County (11.34 acres)
• Adoption of the 2025 Osceola County Local Mitigation Strategy update
• Administrative policy updates regarding rule development, investment, and procurement

Big Cypress Basin Board

The Big Cypress Basin Board will meet to discuss the proposed tentative budget and millage rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The board will also receive updates on land management for Picayune Strand and water conditions.

• Proposed Tentative Budget and Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Florida Forest Service Land Management Update for Picayune Strand
• Water Conditions Report
• Field Station Activity Report

Resiliency Coordination Forum

The South Florida Water Management District is hosting a forum to discuss flood and sea level rise resiliency. The meeting includes updates from state and local agencies on hazard mitigation and flood planning.

• State Road A1A Corridor Improvements in Hollywood
• Florida Flood Hub update
• Statewide Plan and Hazard Mitigation Program updates
• Sea Level Rise, Flood Resiliency Plan and Priority Resilience Projects Dashboard
• C&SF Flood Resiliency Study updates from USACE

Recreational Public Forum

The South Florida Water Management District holds a public forum to discuss recreational projects, conservation partnerships, and invasive wildlife management. Presentations include updates on the Florida Trail Association, Python Challenge 2026, Everglades deer reintroduction, and invasive wildlife research.

• Florida Python Challenge 2026 conservation partnership
• Everglades Deer Reintroduction Project update
• Invasive wildlife management overview by University of Florida
• Recreational project and facility updates by SFWMD

Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update Stakeholder Meeting #2

The South Florida Water Management District is conducting a stakeholder meeting to discuss updates to the Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan. The session focuses on water resource protection, project updates, and environmental mapping.

• Water Resource Protection Measures
• Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) project updates
• Saltwater Interface Mapping
• Assessment of changing conditions

Governing Board

The Governing Board will vote on releasing conservation reservations in the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area and modifying water shortage restrictions in Northeastern Cape Coral. The meeting includes approvals for highway-related easement releases and multi-million dollar infrastructure projects.

• Contract with Florida Power & Light for S-456 Structure Project not to exceed $4,945,309.50
• Change Order No. 2 for CEPP South S-355W Spillway Project adding up to $8,450,000
• Release of canal and road reservations for Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area in Palm Beach County
• Partial release of up to 55.52 total acres of conservation easements for Osceola Parkway Extension (SR 534)
• Concurrence to replace Phase IV water shortage restrictions with Modified Phase II in Northeastern Cape Coral

Governing Board

The Governing Board will review several land and water management agreements, including a sale of 155.45 acres in Palm Beach County to Thalle Construction Co. Inc. The board is also considering a $2.98 million water retention contract and various right-of-way and easement releases in Broward County.

• Sale of 155.45 acres in Palm Beach County to Thalle Construction Co. Inc. for $1,870,000
• Ten-year contract with Snake Land and Cattle, LLC for water retention not to exceed $2,980,400
• Release of canal and mineral reservations in Palm Beach County with payments of $40,852.50 and $27,352.50
• Right of Way Occupancy Permit for drainage improvements and 31 parking spaces in Broward County
• Release of 25.08 acres of a recorded conservation easement for the Blount Road Extension in Broward County

Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update

The South Florida Water Management District is conducting a stakeholder meeting to discuss the 2026 Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update. The session covers progress since the 2021 update and presents draft demand estimates and projections.

• Summary of 2021 UEC Water Supply Plan Update
• 2026 Plan Update goals and objectives
• Draft demand estimates and projections

Big Cypress Basin Board

The Big Cypress Basin Board will discuss proposed tentative project funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes reports on water supply conditions and a presentation on the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Python Program.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 Capital Projects funding
• Big Cypress Basin Microwave Tower and SCADA Communication Needs
• Land Management Activities and Projects
• Picayune Strand Restoration Project Operations and Maintenance
• Conservancy of Southwest Florida Python Program Overview

The Board unanimously adopted the minutes from the February 27, 2026 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff reports and presentations regarding project funding, water supply conditions, and invasive species management.

• Approved February 27, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Governing Board

The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board will meet to vote on several land acquisitions, contracts, and rule changes. Items include approving a $40,000 land purchase in Orange County, releasing canal reservations for $38,251.52 in Palm Beach County, extending a water management project contract by 10 years for $1.67M, and authorizing a $4.75M Microsoft software licensing agreement. The board will also discuss water supply conditions and consider rule amendments.

• Acquire 1.23 acres in Shingle Creek Mitigation Project, Orange County for $40,000
• Release canal reservations for Ernestina Zapata Trevino Trust, Palm Beach County for $38,251.52
• Approve $1.67M amended agreement for Mudge Ranch Water Management Area Project, Glades County
• Authorize $4.75M Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for 3-year licensing
• Proclaim April 2026 as Water Conservation Month

Resiliency Coordination Forum

The District is hosting a forum to discuss resiliency updates and regional strategies. The meeting includes presentations on the Florida Flood Hub, legislative updates, and the Broward Countywide Resiliency Plan 2025.

• Broward Countywide Resiliency Plan 2025 and regional integration
• C&SF Flood Resiliency Study updates from USACE and SFWMD
• Legislative session update on resiliency
• Florida Flood Hub presentation
• District Resiliency updates from the Division Director of Flood Control and Water Supply Planning

Recreational Public Forum

The South Florida Water Management District is holding a public forum to provide updates on various recreation plans and projects. The meeting includes presentations from the USACE and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

• Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (BBSEER) Project Recreation Plan Update
• Public Access Update on Picayune Strand State Forest
• Lake Okeechobee Low Water Level Projects volunteer opportunities
• Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) North updates and public use planning
• Recreation project and facility updates

Governing Board

The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board will decide on land acquisitions, easement exchanges, and multi-million-dollar contracts for water-treatment equipment and boardwalk construction at its March 5, 2026 meeting.

• Approve $80,000 land purchase for Shingle Creek Mitigation Project in Orange County
• Authorize $15,759,597 in contracts for Lake Okeechobee watershed membrane equipment
• Issue $4,000,000 contract amendment for FRP boardwalk replacement in Collier County
• Approve cattle grazing lease on 1,432.30 acres in Okeechobee County
• Amend USACE funding agreement for priority permit reviews ($780,000 over 3 years)

Big Cypress Basin Board

The board will receive updates on Collier County flood control and stormwater maintenance. Members will also discuss the preliminary budget and review a vegetation removal project for the Golden Gate Canal.

• Collier County Flood Control and Stormwater Maintenance Program update
• Collier County Stormwater Project Update
• Golden Gate Canal Vegetation Removal Project Update
• Monthly Financial Report and Preliminary Budget Discussion

Annual Public Meeting on the Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals for the Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins

The South Florida Water Management District is conducting a public meeting to review the Long-Term Plan for achieving water quality goals for the Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins. The session includes updates on system conditions and nutrient source control.

• Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas (STA) performance update
• STA vegetation management and enhancement
• Adaptive Management Projects for the STAs
• Southern Everglades Nutrient Source Control Program update
• Public use on SFWMD STAs

Governing Board

The Governing Board is reviewing several land acquisitions, easement releases, and infrastructure contracts. Key items include a multi-million dollar cloud ERP solution and water management project expansions in Okeechobee and Miami-Dade counties.

• Acquisition of 3.73 acres for the Shingle Creek Mitigation Project in Orange County for $135,000
• Five-year SAP Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning contract with a total sum of $7,589,630.50
• Three-year Rubrik hardware and software maintenance contract with Flagler Technologies, LLC for $914,100
• Amended agreement with Abington Preserve, LLC for project expansion and 10-year extension not to exceed $1,540,000
• Change Order No. 8 for the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands project in Miami-Dade County for $412,946.90

Audit & Finance Committee

The South Florida Water Management District’s Audit & Finance Committee will review the treasurer’s investment summary as of December 31, 2025, and receive two inspector general audit reports on fixed asset processes and construction change orders. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural.

SFWMD Leasing Corp. Annual Meeting

The South Florida Water Management District Leasing Corp. will decide whether to refund $256.085 million of 2015 certificates of participation, replacing them with up to $262 million in 2026 bonds to save an estimated $2.6–3.0 million per year in debt service. The meeting will also ratify officers and receive the annual budget report.

• Resolution 2026-01: authorize $262M in 2026 Certificates of Participation to refund 2015 COPs
• Estimated annual savings of $2.6–3.0 million over remaining 10.5-year term
• Ratify officers: President Chauncey Goss, Vice President Scott Wagner, Secretary Drew Bartlett, Treasurer John P. Mitnik
• Approve annual budget of $30,244,625
• Public hearing at 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Flood Protection Level of Service (FPLOS) Program

The South Florida Water Management District is holding a meeting to review the C-7 Basin Study. The session will cover stakeholder engagement, hydrology and hydraulics modeling results, and risk reduction benefits.

• C-7 Basin Study Overview
• Stakeholder Engagement Summary
• Hydrology and Hydraulics Modeling Results
• Risk Reduction Benefits

FY27 Cooperative Funding Program

The South Florida Water Management District holds a public meeting to present an overview of its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Cooperative Funding Program. Staff will provide details and respond to questions from attendees.

Governing Board Lunch & Learn

The Governing Board is holding an informative workshop session. No decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Presentation on Maintenance of the World’s Largest Water Management System

FY27 Cooperative Funding Program

The South Florida Water Management District is holding a meeting to provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Cooperative Funding Program. The session includes a presentation by district staff and a question-and-answer period.

• Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Cooperative Funding Program Overview