Recreation

Want to hike along a tree-covered trail, observe native birds or other wildlife, or canoe through peaceful waterways and see what Florida "au natural" is like? The New Recreational Guide (shown below) offers maps and details about a wide variety of recreational opportunities throughout the 16 counties within the SFWMD.

New Season of SFWMD, Audubon Bird-Watching Tours Begins at Renowned Everglades Treatment Wetland - District, Hendry-Glades Audubon continue successful partnership to provide public access to one of the premier bird-watching spots in the country. (June 18)

Small Game Hunting Authorized on 1,330 Acres of Vacant Public Land - SFWMD has allowed hunting on the sites in Miami-Dade and St. Lucie counties every year since 2006. (June 15)

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From the Upper Chain of Lakes in central Florida to the cypress forests of southwest Florida, to the broad watery expanse of Lake Okeechobee or the pocket islands of the Keys: our region offers opportunities you may never even have thought were available! The ecosystems and wildlife you'll have a chance to observe are, with you, direct beneficiaries of the restoration and land acquisition programs that the SFWMD and other local, state and federal governments work on together to preserve our shared natural resources. So whether you like to hike, fish, camp, hunt, geocache, study nature, ride horses or bicycles, or just relax - the District invites you to 'come out and play' on public lands. For further information on activities and a list of sites click here.

WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

RECREATION ISSUES WORKSHOP SUMMARY

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