An unusually wet "dry" season has forced South Florida's water managers into an all-too-familiar balancing act. Read more...
Exploring Options for Regional Water Storage
With the annual rainy season under way, the SFWMD is evaluating strategies that could increase regional storage and lessen the volume of future freshwater releases from Lake Okeechobee. Read more...
Sanibel Seeking Relief from Lake O Releases
Sanibel Vice Mayor Mick Denham is ready to take more aggressive action to stop Lake Okeechobee water releases. Read more...
Caloosahatchee Dry Season Deluge to Continue
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District got an earful at public meetings. Read more...
For comments on this matter from Lee County legal consultant John Fumero, P.A., click here.
Water Releases from Lake Okeechobee Begin
Early rain events have caused water levels in Lake Okeechobee to rise unexpectedly, in turn forcing the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to start releasing water into the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers. Read more...
EPA Conducts Hearing for New Water Quality Standards
Supporters outnumber opponents at public hearing for new water quality standards. Read more...
Year-Round Water Conservation Measures Now In Effect
Sweeping year-round water conservation measures to better protect South Florida's water resources began March 15, 2010. Read more...
U.S. Sugar Deal is Key to Everglades Restoration
Let's not forget that not only the environment but our water supply is at stake. Read more...




