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The ground water and the aquifer currently are managed as an integrated water system. [2] Because the top part of the Biscayne aquifer is the water table, this aquifer is known as an unconfined aquifer. Since it merges with the floor of Biscayne Bay and with the Atlantic Ocean, it is also a coastal aquifer. [3]
[22] [4] Schools were closed in Broward County on April 13 as a result of the flood. [21] The County later extended the closure until Monday, April 17 after announcing at least $2 million in damages to its schools across Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, and Oakland Park.
As for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the district wrote on X that it will monitor the weather situation overnight but plans to remain open Thursday. @MDCPS continues to monitor local weather ...
Miami has been described as "ground zero" for climate change and sea level rise." [90] The Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience has implemented climate programs and a Climate Action Plan, [91] [92] and there is a Sea Level Rise Committee. [93] Protecting the water supply and the Biscayne Aquifer is a priority. [23] [24] [25]
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The following year, the state of Florida created the agency which eventually became the South Florida Water Management District, responsible for water quality, flood control, water supply and environmental restoration in 16 counties, from Orlando to the Florida Keys. [18] To control flooding, the Kissimmee River was straightened from 1962 to ...
Patrons and employees were evacuated from the Broward County’s Main Library branch in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday afternoon after a malfunctioning sprinkler system, officials said. The ...