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June 23, 2017
Southport Navigation Lock Returns to Service
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| Click map to see larger version of the location of the S-61 navigation lock. |
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WHAT:
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The S-61 navigation lock, also known as the Southport Lock, is returning to service.
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WHEN:
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Service will begin at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 24. The navigation lock's normal operating hours will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week, and 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the weekend.
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WHERE:
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The lock is located on the south end of Lake Tohopekaliga. It allows boats to access the C-35 Canal, which flows south into Cypress Lake.
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WHO:
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For more information, contact Bill Graf at the SFWMD Orlando Service Center.
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The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Our mission is to protect South Florida's water resources by balancing and improving flood control, water supply, water quality and natural systems.
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