u.s. army corps of engineers in partnership with the south florida water management district water...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
In partnership with the South Florida Water
Management District
Water Management
in South Florida
Water Management
in South Florida
Water Management EnvironmentWater Management EnvironmentChallengeChallenge
Incorporate environmental enhancements into projects
While meeting other project requirements
18,000 Square Miles
Highly managed system
6.5 Million people Multi-Billion Dollar economy focused on tourism, agriculture, and commercial activities
South Florida Water SystemSouth Florida Water System
Water Management InfrastructureWater Management Infrastructure
2nd largest freshwater lake in US – 700 square miles
Over 1,000 miles of levees and canals Over 150 water control structures Over 18 major pump stations Inland Waterway across peninsular
Florida
2nd largest freshwater lake in US – 700 square miles
Over 1,000 miles of levees and canals Over 150 water control structures Over 18 major pump stations Inland Waterway across peninsular
Florida
Operating PurposesOperating Purposes
Flood Control Water Supply including Everglades National
Park Fish and Wildlife Protection Environmental Restoration Groundwater recharge Navigation Prevention of saltwater intrusion
Flood Control Water Supply including Everglades National
Park Fish and Wildlife Protection Environmental Restoration Groundwater recharge Navigation Prevention of saltwater intrusion
Water Management and Meteorology
Water Management and Meteorology
Decision Support Tools
Corps Water Management System (CWMS)
Graphical Plots
Statistical analysis
Realtime gaging network
Domestic Satellite (DOMSAT) Receive Station (DRS)
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)
NOAAPORT
Weather and flood forecasting
Tropical storm information
NEXRAD radar rainfall
Graphical weather maps
Satellite images
S-2 & S-351
LakeOkeechobee
S-77
S-3 & S-354
S-308
S-352
Lake Okeechobee – Major OutletsLake Okeechobee – Major Outlets
15.00
16.00
17.00
18.00
19.00
Month
Sta
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(F
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t N
GV
D)
ZONE AZONE A
ZONE BZONE B
ZONE CZONE C
ZONE DZONE D
Water Supply Releases
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flood DischargesFlood Discharges
Pulse Release to MinimizePulse Release to MinimizeEstuary ImpactEstuary Impact
Dry Season Wet Season
~100% Capacity
~50% Capacity
~40% Capacity
~25% Capacity
Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule
Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule
Too much/too little water for the Everglades/south Florida ecosystem
Massive reductions in wetland areas and wading bird populations
Degradation of water quality
Repetitive water shortages and salt water intrusion
Declining estuary health
1.7 billion gallons of water a day wasted to tide
Too much/too little water for the Everglades/south Florida ecosystem
Massive reductions in wetland areas and wading bird populations
Degradation of water quality
Repetitive water shortages and salt water intrusion
Declining estuary health
1.7 billion gallons of water a day wasted to tide
An entire Ecosystem in
Trouble….
An entire Ecosystem in
Trouble….
Operational ParametersOperational Parameters
Revised Lake Okeechobee Operating Schedule
Revised Lake Okeechobee Operating Schedule
Lake Okeechobee Water Supply / Environmental Regulation Schedule (WSE)
Lake Okeechobee Water Supply / Environmental Regulation Schedule (WSE)
Incorporates tributary hydrologic conditions and climate forecasts for operational decisions
Utilizes pulse releases to mimic natural rainfall and runoff
Water Management Actions Elsewhere
Water Management Actions Elsewhere
Kissimmee Headwaters Revitalization ScheduleKissimmee Headwaters Revitalization Schedule
S-65B DemolitionS-65B
Demolition
The goal is: “Management to approximate historical flow characteristics.”
Operational Changes Throughout the System
Operational Changes Throughout the System
Rain Driven Operations for Water Conservation Areas and Everglades National Park
Rain Driven Operations for Water Conservation Areas and Everglades National Park
Incorporates historical water levels and rainfall with current conditions
To produce more natural hydrologic patterns
System Wide AspectSystem Wide AspectEnhancing operations through Adaptive
ManagementEnhancing operations through Adaptive
Management
Testing and Monitoring
Flexible Operations
Operational Experience
Water Management SummaryWater Management Summary
Implementation + System operations = Success
Questions?