South Florida Water Management District public meetings in 2025
50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governing Board
The Governing Board will vote on land acquisitions, maintenance contracts, and easement exchanges. Key discussions include increasing the budget for ecological and environmental technical support services and approving a right-of-way permit for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.
- Increase not-to-exceed amount for six technical support contracts from $15 million to $30 million
- Acquisition of 6.24 acres in the Shingle Creek Project, Orange County, for $205,000
- Slope mowing contract with Ground Level, Inc. for Palm Beach, Hendry, and Broward Counties not to exceed $365,117.50
- Mowing and trimming contract with Ground Level, Inc. for Broward County not to exceed $497,937
- Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit for 65 parking spaces for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
Resiliency Coordination Forum
The District is hosting a forum to discuss resiliency updates and vulnerability assessments. The meeting includes presentations on climate modeling and flood resiliency studies.
- Polk County Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment 200- and 500-Year Modeling and Visualization Project
- Statewide Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean Regional Climate Model presentation
- Lower East Coast Water Supply Vulnerability Assessment update
- C&SF Flood Resiliency Study updates from USACE and SFWMD
The forum served as a coordination and reporting session with no formal votes taken. Officials provided updates on the 2025 Statewide Flooding and Sea-Level Rise Resilience Plan and the 2025 Central Florida Water Initiative. Presentations focused on flood vulnerability assessments in Polk County and climate modeling efforts.
- No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded
- Reported submission of 2025 Statewide Flooding and Sea-Level Rise Resilience Plan to Florida Legislature (Dec 1, 2025)
- Noted Governing Board adoption of 2025 Central Florida Water Initiative (Nov 2025)
- Announced anticipated early 2026 release of a project data dashboard for the 2025 Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan
- Published draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Evaluation for the Central and Southern Florida Flood Resiliency Study
Governing Board
The Governing Board is reviewing several infrastructure projects, lease extensions, and contract amendments. Key items include funding for water restoration in the Lake Okeechobee watershed and various flood control upgrades.
- Proposed $50,000,000 for test well construction and testing for the Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project
- Proposed $3,500,000 increase for the El Maximo Ranch Project agreement with Garcia Land Management, LLC
- Proposed 10-year lease extension with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for 159.09 acres in Okeechobee County
- Proposed $1,230,180.29 change order for the Indian River Lagoon South Microwave Tower Project in St. Lucie County
- Proposed $205,033.76 payment to release canal and road reservations for Trump Endeavor 12, LLC in Miami-Dade County
SB712 Water Quality Performance Standards
The South Florida Water Management District will discuss updates to its Environmental Resource Permit Applicants Handbook, including stormwater design examples, as part of SB712 water quality performance standards. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.
- Sections 8.0 and 9.0 of Environmental Resource Permit Applicants Handbook Vol. I and II reviewed
- Stormwater Design Example #1 presented
- Stormwater Design Example #2 presented
SB712 Water Quality Performance Standards
The South Florida Water Management District board will walk through two worked examples of stormwater designs that meet the 2025 SB712 water-quality standards. Staff will also present updates to the Environmental Resource Permit Applicants Handbook volumes I and II.
- Sections 8.0 and 9.0 of Environmental Resource Permit Applicants Handbook Vol. I & II reviewed
- Stormwater Design Example #1 presented
- Stormwater Design Example #2 presented
Big Cypress Basin Board
The Big Cypress Basin Board will meet to administer an oath of office to member Michele Lenhard and review several staff reports. The meeting includes updates on the Corkscrew Watershed Initiative and the Big Cypress Basin Capital Plan.
- Oath of Office for Board Member Michele Lenhard
- Corkscrew Watershed Initiative Update
- Big Cypress Basin Capital Plan Update
- CREW Trust Collaborative Orchid Project Update
- Keep Collier Beautiful Update
The Board unanimously adopted the minutes from the August 22, 2025, meeting. Members received updates on the Corkscrew Watershed Initiative and the 2025-2026 capital plan, which will be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for final approval. The meeting included the administration of the oath of office for new member Michele Lenhard.
- Approved August 22, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will discuss several environmental projects, including invasive plant control and water storage initiatives. The body is deciding on contracts for software maintenance, land conservation offsets for I-4 widening, and updates to reclaimed water use rules.
- Agreement with USDA-ARS for CERP Biological Control Implementation Project not to exceed $4,660,000
- Partial release of up to 64.87 acres of conservation easements for FDOT's Moving I-4 Forward project
- Purchase order to Mythics LLC for Oracle software licenses and maintenance for $1,142,633.69
- Contract amendment with Rafter T Realty, Inc. for the Rafter T Ranch project not to exceed $4,613,353
- Proposed amendments to Rule 40E-2.091 to promote reclaimed water use and potable water offsets
East Coast Surficial Model Peer Review Meeting
The South Florida Water Management District is conducting a peer review meeting regarding the East Coast Surficial Model (ECSM) calibration update. The session focuses on input data sets and model calibration.
- Review of Input Data Sets
- Review of Model Calibration
Final Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Final Millage Rates and Final Budget
The Governing Board will hold a final public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and certify tax levies. The board will decide on specific millage rates for different basins and projects. The meeting includes the adoption of a final budget totaling $1,342,098,977.
- Resolution No. 2025-0929: Adopt Final Budget of $1,342,098,977
- Resolution No. 2025-0925: District-wide Final Millage Rate of 0.0948 mill
- Resolution No. 2025-0926: Big Cypress Basin Final Millage Rate of 0.0978 mill
- Resolution No. 2025-0927: Okeechobee Basin Final Millage Rate of 0.1026 mill
- Resolution No. 2025-0928: Everglades Construction Project Final Millage Rate of 0.0327 mill
Recreational Public Forum
The South Florida Water Management District’s Recreational Public Forum will discuss updates on ecosystem restoration projects, recreational planning, and public use initiatives. Presentations include the Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (BBSEER) Project, Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) North, and recreational opportunities like Audubon birding tours.
- BBSEER Project Recreation Plan Update
- CEPP North Updates and Public Use Planning Overview
- Audubon Birding Tours on District Lands
- Public Use and Recreation Projects Update
Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC)
The Everglades Technical Oversight Committee will review the First Quarter 2025 Settlement Agreement Report. The body will also consider water quality conditions for the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge for 2024 and 2025.
- Approval of June 24, 2025, meeting summary
- First Quarter of Calendar Year 2025 Settlement Agreement Report
- Water quality conditions for Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (2024 and 2025)
- S-333 Working Group Update
Audit & Finance Committee
The committee will review the District's investment summary as of July 31, 2025, and discuss investment policy considerations. The meeting includes presentations on Inspector General audit reports and an external quality control review of the Inspector General's office.
- Summary of Investments as of July 31, 2025
- Investment Policy Considerations by PFM Financial Advisors LLC
- Audit of Operations, Maintenance, Repair, Replacement, and Rehabilitation (OMRR&R) Cost Share
- Monitoring Review of Construction Change Orders
- External Quality Control Review of the Office of the Inspector General
The committee unanimously approved the Inspector General's audit reports regarding OMRR&R cost shares and construction change orders. Members also reviewed the District's investment portfolio and discussed proposed updates to the investment policy.
- Approved minutes for the April 10, 2025 Meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved Inspector General Audit Reports (Unanimous)
Governing Board
The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board meets to approve routine contracts, easement exchanges, and rule updates. The board will consider leasing 0.15 acres of C-9 Canal right-of-way in Miami-Dade County to Cano Health, LLC for parking, exchange an access easement in Lee County’s CREW project, and sell 3.97 acres in Osceola County to the Central Florida Expressway Authority for $255,250.
- Parking lease renewal with Cano Health, LLC on C-9 Canal right-of-way (Miami-Dade County) for five years at $12,830/year (Resolution 2025-0901)
- Access easement exchange in CREW project area (Lee County): release 6.75 acres, acquire 7.62 + 3.50 acres (Resolution 2025-0902)
- Sale of 3.97 acres in Reedy Creek Project (Osceola County) to Central Florida Expressway Authority for $255,250 (Resolution 2025-0903)
- Three-year extension of land management services agreement with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for up to $657,000 (Resolution 2025-0904)
- New rules to prevent aquatic vegetation/trash discharges into flood control system (Rules 40E-7.700–7.702, Resolution 2025-0905)
Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tentative Ad Valorem Millage Rates, Non Ad Valorem Tax Rolls, and Tentative Budget
The Governing Board will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt the tentative budget and millage rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting includes votes on specific tax rates for different basins and the certification of agricultural privilege tax rolls.
- Resolution No. 2025-0921: Adopt a Tentative Budget of $1,342,098,977
- Resolution No. 2025-0915: District-wide Tentative Millage Rate of 0.0948 mill
- Resolution No. 2025-0916: Big Cypress Basin Tentative Millage Rate of 0.0978 mill
- Resolution No. 2025-0917: Okeechobee Basin Tentative Millage Rate of 0.1026 mill
- Resolution No. 2025-0918: Everglades Construction Project Tentative Millage Rate of 0.0327 mill
Resiliency Coordination Forum
The South Florida Water Management District is convening a forum to discuss resiliency updates and flood planning. The meeting includes presentations from state, local, and federal partners regarding hazard mitigation and water resource management.
- Osceola County Flood Vulnerability and Resiliency Adaptation Planning
- Upper Kissimmee Basin flood control resiliency improvements
- 2025 Silver Jackets Projects flood planning tools
- Analysis of high tide events at SFWMD coastal structures
- C&SF Flood Resiliency Study updates from USACE
The forum served as a coordination update on flood risk and resiliency planning. No formal votes were taken, but the District announced the publication of the 2025 Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan and a reorganization of its flood control and water supply planning sections.
- Published the 2025 Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan
- Reorganized District to consolidate flood control and water supply planning under Dr. Carolina Maran
- Scheduled public meeting for September 9, 2025, regarding the Central and Southern Florida Flood Resiliency Study
Corkscrew Watershed Initiative Public Meeting
The South Florida Water Management District holds a public meeting to discuss the Corkscrew Watershed Initiative, including modeling, performance measures, and proposed restoration projects. The event includes presentations, Q&A, and public comment.
- Proposed restoration projects presented by Steve Blair, Engineer, J-Tech
- Modeling and performance measures discussed by Marcy Frick, Assistant Project Manager, J-Tech
- Public comment session for resident input
Community Meeting for the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment and Recreation Area
The South Florida Water Management District holds a public meeting to discuss the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment and Recreation Area project, including its history, design updates, and recreation opportunities. Residents can provide feedback during the public comment period.
- Project history and Lake Okeechobee watershed water quality overview
- Design update for stormwater treatment and recreation area
- Discussion of recreation opportunities at SFWMD stormwater treatment areas
Community Meeting for the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment and Recreation Area
The South Florida Water Management District holds a community meeting to discuss the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment and Recreation Area project, including its history, design updates, and recreation opportunities. Residents can provide public comment before adjournment.
- Project history and Lake Okeechobee watershed water quality discussion
- Design update presentation by Lead Engineer Jenna Bobsein
- Recreation opportunities overview by Section Administrator Justin Nolte
- Open public comment period
Big Cypress Basin Board
The Big Cypress Basin Board will review the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and a proposed millage rate. The board will also receive updates on habitat restoration and forest management projects.
- Resolution No. BCBB 2025-0801: Approval of a 0.0978 mill millage rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Resolution No. BCBB 2025-0802: Submission of a $22,247,748 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Basin budget
- Naples Bay Oyster Habitat Restoration Project update
- Picayune Strand State Forest Management Activity update
- Selection of Vice-Chair
Rule Development Workshop
The South Florida Water Management District is hosting a joint rule development workshop with other Florida water districts to discuss regulations for reclaimed water use. The meeting will cover updates from the St. Johns River Water Management District, the rulemaking process, and provide time for public comment. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.
Building Resiliency with Gray and Green Infrastructure
The South Florida Water Management District meets to discuss resiliency projects in the C-8 Basin, including structural improvements to the S-28 structure and secondary canal bank enhancements. Presentations cover upcoming geotechnical investigations and field plans for flood control infrastructure.
- C-8 Basin Resiliency: S-28 Structure Improvements
- Upcoming Geotechnical and Field Investigation Plan
- C-8 Basin Resiliency Project: Secondary Canal Bank Enhancements (Miami-Dade County)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will vote on several land management contracts, environmental monitoring agreements, and a budget amendment for $95.5 million in state appropriations. The board will also receive a briefing on a new agreement with the U.S. Department of the Army to accelerate Everglades restoration.
- Contract with Phillips Heavy, Inc. for S-333 Maintenance Dredging and Low-Sill Weirs Project in Miami-Dade County for $27,500,832
- Budget amendment to recognize $95,500,000 in appropriations from the 2025 Florida Legislative Session
- Five-year contract extension with CREW Land and Water Trust, Inc. not to exceed $1,050,000
- Three-year contract extension with Florida Atlantic University for Riverwoods Field Laboratory for $1,125,648
- Release of canal and road reservations for Main Street at Coconut Creek Development for $84,534
Public Workshop for the Everglades Agricultural Area Environmental Protection District Research Permit Renewal
The South Florida Water Management District is holding a public workshop to discuss the proposed scope of work for a 2025-2030 research permit. The research focuses on improving best management practice efficiency in the Everglades Agricultural Area.
- Proposed scope of work for EAA-EPD Research Permit 2025-2030
Governing Board
The Governing Board will discuss the proposed tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the submission of millage rates. The board is also considering several infrastructure contracts, land reservation releases, and utility amendments.
- Proposed FY 2025-2026 tentative budget and millage rates (no increase from previous year)
- Mowing contract with Inshape Maintenance, Inc. for Miami-Dade County not to exceed $1,444,317.35
- Service Agreement amendment with ALJO Groves, LC for water retention in Lee County not to exceed $6,000,000
- Change Order No. 2 with Interlaken, Inc. for stilling well platforms not to exceed $120,966.30
- Release of canal and road reservations in Palm Beach County for $33,608.00 and $2,052.60
Flood Protection Level of Service (FPLOS) Program
The South Florida Water Management District holds a public meeting to discuss the C-7 Basin Adaptation and Mitigation Planning Study, part of the Flood Protection Level of Service (FPLOS) Program. Staff and consultants present study updates, modeling alternatives, and stakeholder input. Residents can ask questions and learn about next steps.
- C-7 Basin Adaptation and Mitigation Planning Study overview and updates
- Summary of stakeholder input presented by Taylor Engineering
- Modeling alternatives discussed for flood protection improvements
Big Cypress Basin Board
The Big Cypress Basin Board will meet to receive staff reports, discuss resiliency planning, and consider the Fiscal Year 2025-26 proposed tentative budget and millage rate. The board will also hear updates on python management, field station activities, and water conditions.
- Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Tentative Budget and Millage Rate submission
- Risk Measurements for Resiliency Planning discussion
- Python Management Program Update
- Field Station Activity Report
- Water Conditions Report
Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC)
The Everglades Technical Oversight Committee will review the Fourth Quarter 2024 Settlement Agreement Report. The body will consider action on water quality conditions and annual compliance results for the Shark River Slough for Water Year 2024.
- Approval of March 4, 2025, meeting summary
- Fourth Quarter 2024 Settlement Agreement Report
- Shark River Slough Water Year 2024 Annual Compliance Results
- Water Quality Conditions for Everglades National Park (Shark River Slough) Water Year 2024
- S-333 Working Group Update
Recreational Public Forum
The South Florida Water Management District is hosting a public forum to provide updates on recreational projects and environmental studies. The meeting consists of presentations and discussions regarding ecotourism, wildlife, and facility updates.
- Overview of the Martin County Ecotourism Program
- Central Everglades Planning Project South Recreation Features at L-67C
- Lake Okeechobee Turbidity Curtain Pilot Study
- Stormwater Treatment Area waterfowl and alligator 2025-2026 hunting season
- Recreation project and facility updates
Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Flood Resiliency Study
The South Florida Water Management District is holding a public meeting to discuss flood resiliency alternatives for Broward County basins as part of the Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Flood Resiliency Study. The meeting will review study progress, screening analyses, and next steps for flood mitigation strategies.
- Broward County Government Center East, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 422
- Zoom link provided for remote attendance
- Public comment period included
- Study focuses on Broward Basins Project under C&SF Section 203
Governing Board
The Governing Board will vote on land exchanges, easement releases, and several infrastructure contracts. Key items include the adoption of the 2025 Collier County Local Mitigation Strategy and the designation of various water management features as official works of the District.
- Purchase order to Aviat U.S., Inc. for $1,990,303 for Big Cypress Basin Tower microwave equipment
- Contract with Douglas N. Higgins Inc. for $2,882,000 for the CEPP EAA G-372S Pump Repurposing Improvements Project
- Land exchange in Collier County: District conveys 137.58 acres ($275,000 value) for 92.70 acres ($340,000 value) and a 14.53-acre easement ($110,000 value)
- Contract amendment with Redwood Software, Inc. for $291,834 for a subscription service through 2030
- Release of canal reservations in Broward and Palm Beach counties for payments totaling $282,251
Southland Water Resource Project Public Meeting
The South Florida Water Management District is holding a public meeting to present the Southland Water Resource Project. Phillips & Jordan, Inc. will provide the final presentation on the project.
- Final presentation on the Southland Water Resource Project by Phillips & Jordan, Inc.
- Public comment period regarding the Southland Water Resource Project
Resiliency Coordination Forum
The South Florida Water Management District is conducting a forum to discuss resiliency updates and preparedness for the 2025 wet, hurricane, and king tide seasons. The meeting includes updates on the Florida Flood Hub and the 2025 Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan.
- 2025 Wet, Hurricane, and King Tide Seasons Preparedness discussion
- 2025 Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan Update
- Florida Flood Hub modeling update
- Central and Southern Florida Flood Resiliency Study and Integration Studies updates from USACE
The Resiliency Coordination Forum reviewed updates to the 2025 Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan and discussed flood data collection tools. Officials provided status reports on FEMA BRIC grants and the upcoming Resilient Florida grant cycle. No formal votes were taken during the session.
- Released updated draft of 2025 Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan covering urban flood vulnerability assessments
- Confirmed Resilient Florida Grants portal will open July 7, 2025, through September 1, 2025
- Announced upcoming experimental pilot project in Miami-Dade County for sea level rise and flooding
Governing Board Reception
The Governing Board will attend a public reception at the Salt Waterfront Cafeteria. No official board action will be taken during this event.
Governing Board
The Governing Board will consider several land acquisitions, lease agreements, and construction contracts. Key items include budgetary increases for water storage projects and a ten-year management plan update for the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
- Additional $28,000,000 budgetary authority for the C-43 Caloosahatchee Basin Storage Reservoir
- Change Order No. 6 for the C-23 Estuary Discharge Diversion Project adding $2,991,936.33
- Acquisition of 3.11 acres for the Picayune Strand Restoration Project for $50,000
- Ten-year cattle grazing lease with RWF Legacy Ranch, Inc. in Martin County for approx. $95,550 annually
- Three-year grounds maintenance contract with Inshape Maintenance, Inc. not to exceed $467,346
Big Cypress Basin Board
The Big Cypress Basin Board meets to receive staff reports on land management projects, the capital plan, and early implementation of the Corkscrew Watershed Initiative. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the February 28, 2025 meeting and hear public comment.
- Consider approval of minutes from February 28, 2025 meeting
- Corkscrew Watershed Initiative - Early Implementation Projects
- Overview of Basin Land Management Projects
- Big Cypress Basin Capital Plan
- Monthly Financial Report
Lake Belt Mitigation Committee
The Lake Belt Mitigation Committee will decide on accepting invoices, approving $14,453 for levee maintenance, $5,000,000 for prairie restoration, and $288,288 for water quality monitoring. It will also consider a Pennsuco land acquisition and accept the 2024 annual report.
- Approve $14,453 for Dade-Broward Levee Operation and Maintenance
- Approve $5,000,000 for Sam Jones Abiaki Prairie Restoration Project
- Transfer $288,288 for Lake Belt water quality monitoring
- Consider offer for 0.5-acre Pennsuco parcel above authorized limit
- Accept 2024 Lake Belt Mitigation Committee Annual Report
Audit & Finance Committee
The South Florida Water Management District’s Audit & Finance Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a summary of investments as of February 28, 2025, and review an Inspector General audit of investment management. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
Governing Board
The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board will meet to vote on several land and infrastructure actions, including a five-year $900,000 contract for datalogger maintenance and a resolution allowing stricter water-use limits in northeast Cape Coral if aquifer levels drop further. The board will also consider land exchanges, easement releases, and software contract amendments.
- Authorize $900,000 five-year contract with VCS Engineering for datalogger maintenance at 126 monitoring sites
- Approve $16,000 land purchase in Pal Mar, Martin County (1.0 acre)
- Authorize real estate exchange of 2.9 acres in Osceola County with county for improved C-31 right-of-way maintenance
- Delegate authority to impose Modified Phase IV water restrictions in northeast Cape Coral if Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer levels fall below -93.01 feet NAVD
- Amend e-Builder software contract by $834,742.05, increasing total to $2,653,443.30
SFWMD Leasing Corp. Annual Meeting
The South Florida Water Management District Leasing Corp. will hold its annual meeting to ratify corporate officers and review the annual budget report. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a period for public comment.
- Ratification of officers per Article III, Section 2 of the Bylaws
- Review of Annual Budget Report with total debt service of $30,244,625
- Proposed debt service funding from General Capital Fund ($13,378,917)
- Proposed debt service funding from Everglades Restoration Trust Capital Fund ($16,553,554)
- Proposed debt service funding from Certificates of Participation Proceeds Balance ($312,154)
Building Resiliency with Gray and Green Infrastructure C-7 Basin
The South Florida Water Management District holds a public meeting to review resiliency strategies for the C-7 Basin, including flood-risk assessments, sea-level rise impacts, and combined gray/green infrastructure projects. Presenters include SFWMD staff, Miami-Dade County officials, and El Portal leadership.
- Regional vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning for the C-7 Basin
- S-27 coastal structure improvements near W. H. Turner School property
- Integration of green and gray infrastructure into flood mitigation solutions
- C-7 Basin resiliency and flood risk project management updates
Building Resiliency with Gray and Green Infrastructure C-7 Basin
The South Florida Water Management District holds a public meeting to review resiliency strategies for the C-7 Basin, including flood-risk assessments, sea-level-rise projections, and combined gray-and-green infrastructure projects. Presenters from SFWMD, Miami-Dade County, and the Village of El Portal outline adaptation planning and project updates. No formal votes are listed on this agenda.
- Regional vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning for the C-7 Basin
- S-27 coastal structure improvements and nature-based solutions near W. H. Turner School property
- C-7 Basin Resiliency and Flood Risk Project Management Updates
Recreational Public Forum
The South Florida Water Management District holds a public forum to review and discuss recreational features and updates for regional water projects, including the Indian River Lagoon South and Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP). Presentations cover validation reports, facility updates, and vegetation management in stormwater treatment areas.
- Alligator Alley (I-75) recreational updates
- Indian River Lagoon South Recreational Features Validation Report
- Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) South recreational features
- CEPP North update
- Vegetation management in stormwater treatment areas
March 2025 Governing Board Meeting
The Governing Board is reviewing several infrastructure contracts, land acquisitions, and easement exchanges. Key items include pump station replacements in Hendry County and a gated culvert project in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
- Contract for G-150, G-136E and G-151W Replacement and Automation in Hendry County for $28,777,000
- Contract for CEPP North S-622 Gated Box Culvert Project in Palm Beach and Broward Counties for $16,325,000
- Purchase of 0.051 acres and a commercial building for L-14 right-of-way in Palm Beach County for $131,000
- Purchase order with MWI Corporation for Temporary Forward Pumps Repowering in Palm Beach County for $5,703,455
- Contract amendment for Bull Hammock Ranch Water Management Project in Martin County not to exceed $4,004,101.65
2025 Update for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan - Workshop #1
The South Florida Water Management District hosts a public workshop to present and discuss the 2025 update to its Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan, focusing on projects and coordination in Monroe, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties.
- Overview of resiliency plan vision, goals, and content
- Project development and ranking with GIS mapping
- Stakeholder input and breakout sessions
- Resiliency implementation projects presented
- Statewide resilience updates from Florida’s Chief Resiliency Officer
2025 Update for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan - Workshop #3
The South Florida Water Management District holds a public workshop to present and discuss the 2025 update of its Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan, focusing on five Southwest Florida counties. Presentations cover statewide resilience efforts, plan vision and goals, project development, stakeholder coordination, GIS ranking, and implementation projects. The meeting includes Q&A, stakeholder input sessions, and closing remarks.
- 2025 Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan update presentation
- Project development and GIS ranking discussed by SFWMD staff
- Stakeholder input and breakout groups for Southwest Florida counties (Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry)
- Resiliency implementation projects overview by SFWMD engineers
2025 Update for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan - Workshop #2
The South Florida Water Management District hosts a public workshop to update its Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan for the Upper East Coast region, including Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Presenters outline plan goals, project development, stakeholder coordination, GIS ranking, and implementation projects, followed by Q&A and stakeholder input sessions.
- Overview of 2025 Resiliency Plan Vision and Goals by David Colangelo
- Project Development presentation by Seyed Hajimirzaie, Ph.D., P.E.
- Resiliency Implementation Projects overview by Tarana Solaiman, Ph.D., P.E. and Eduardo Tovar Cadenas, P.E.
- Stakeholder input and breakout groups for community feedback
Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC)
The Everglades Technical Oversight Committee will meet to review the Settlement Agreement Report for the third quarter of calendar year 2024. The committee will also consider approving the meeting summary from December 3, 2024.
- Third Quarter of Calendar Year 2024 Settlement Agreement Report
- Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting summary
Big Cypress Basin Board
The Big Cypress Basin Board meets to receive routine reports on local water quality, fisheries research in Rookery Bay, Everglades restoration progress, and preliminary budget discussions for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
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 will discuss the long-term plan for water quality goals in the Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins. The meeting includes updates on stormwater treatment areas and nutrient source control programs.
- Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas (STA) performance update
- STA vegetation management and enhancement
- Restoration Strategies Science Plan update results
- Restoration Strategies design and construction update
- Southern Everglades Nutrient Source Control Program update
February 2025 Governing Board Meeting
The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board will consider releasing land rights, approving contracts up to $3.5M, and designating a new stormwater treatment area. Routine recognitions and public comment periods are also scheduled.
- Release District interests in Lake Marion Creek Project, Polk County
- Approve $548,240 mowing contract in Collier County
- Designate Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area as a Stormwater Treatment Area in St. Lucie County
- Upgrade SCADA system hardware/software for $2,745,392
- Replace 1,400-foot boardwalk in Collier County’s CREW Bird Rookery Swamp