Navigation Notice: Four SFWMD Navigation Locks to Temporarily Close for Inspections

Nov. 7, 2018

Four SFWMD Navigation Locks to Temporarily Close
for Inspections

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Okeechobee, FL - A dive team from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will conduct a series of underwater inspections on District navigation locks to help ensure continued operation of these structures for boaters. To facilitate the inspections, four locks on the Kissimmee River and the north shore of Lake Okeechobee will be temporarily closed on the following dates:

Navigation Lock	Location	County	Date(s) Closed
S-65E	Kissimmee River	Okeechobee/ Glades	Nov. 26-27
S-127	Buckhead Ridge	Glades	Nov. 28
S-131	Lakeport	Glades	Nov. 29
S-135	J&S Fish Camp	Martin	Dec. 3

To get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways, visit www.sfwmd.gov/navigation.

Media Contact:

Randy Smith | rrsmith@sfwmd.gov | Office: 561-682-2800 | Cell: 561-389-3386

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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