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SFWMD

  1. SFWMD is prepared for the rainy season, which continues through mid-October and accounts for 2/3 of annual rainfall. 1.usa.gov/L1HHTh
  2. Hurricane season starts today. It’s especially important to keep canals clear of debris for flood control. 1.usa.gov/M7vk93
  3. Friday Water Report: South Florida's average rainfall for past week = 1.416inches; Lake Okeechobee level = 11.68 feet bit.ly/9GgNxe
  4. The S-65A Navigation Lock on the Kissimmee River will close for 3 weeks beginning June 4 for maintenance. 1.usa.gov/KWBp3R
  5. Water Conservation Tip: Grass grows quickly w/ warmer, wetter days. Keep grass 3 inches high to hold in soil moisture. savewaterfl.com
  6. Take-A-Look Tuesday: Recent rip rap repairs stabilized the S-61 structure in Osceola County for flood control. twitter.com/SFWMD/status/2…
  7. The start of the wet season means it's time to reset irrigation system timers to save water. 1.usa.gov/JzmUVo
  8. Friday Water Report: South Florida's average rainfall for past week = 1.723inches; Lake Okeechobee level = 11.74 feet bit.ly/9GgNxe
  9. Parts of coastal Miami-Dade received 4.8 inches of rainfall since last night. SFWMD pump stations are moving water & keeping canals steady.
  10. With heavy rainfall forecast to continue, SFWMD is moving water quickly and efficiently. 1.usa.gov/LqSIut
  11. SFWMD flood control system in Miami-Dade is operating as designed to minimize flooding w/ more heavy rainfall expected. twitter.com/SFWMD/status/2…
  12. MT @SFYL More on harvesting rainwater. bit.ly/KLgmqq
  13. Water Conservation Tip: The wet season started. Use a rain barrel or cistern to collect rainwater for drier days. savewaterfl.com
  14. Take-A-Look Tuesday: It's a rare sighting of a bobcat near the partially restored floodplain of the Kissimmee River. twitter.com/SFWMD/status/2…
  15. Learn about the benefits of purple pipes during Water Reuse Week. 1.usa.gov/Jm8nfK