WMDs take responsibility for all matters concerning water supply, water quality, flood protection and floodplain management and evaluating and protecting natural systems through the implementation of the Minimum Flows and Levels program and through reservations of water.
This section provides quick links to the St Johns River Water Management District, the South-west Florida Water Management District and the South Florida Water Management District.
The mission of SWFWMD is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met.
Your online gateway to everything you need for water permits. Whether you need advice or want to get started with your application.
From lawn watering days, to car washing restrictions. Here's your up to date information source for anything related to water restrictions in this district.
Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. Here's what SWFWMD are doing.
The District Water Management Plan is a comprehensive guide to the SWFWMD's responsibilities for water supply, flood protection, water quality and natural systems.
Help and advice on what district residents can do to help conserve water so everyone benefits from this much-needed and precious resource.
The mission of the SJRWMD is to protect our natural resources and support Florida’s growth by ensuring the sustainable use of Florida’s water for the benefit of the people of the District and the state.
The district’s online permitting system, known as ePermit, provides the public and applicants a convenient way to apply for permits or search for permit information.
Information about current watering restrictions in the district with a water restrictions map, advice on any exceptions to the restrictions and some useful irrigation FAQs.
As a part of fulfilling its mission and statutory responsibilities, the district establishes MFLs for priority water bodies within its boundaries. MFLs define the limits at which further water withdrawals would be significantly harmful to the water resources or ecology of an area.
Everything residents need to know about the way the water supply is managed. From water supply planning and water use data management to information about reclaimed water and AWS funding opportunities.
Water conservation is the cornerstone of Florida’s water sustainability. As part of its consumptive use permitting process, the district requires all permit holders to use water as efficiently as possible. Here's how residents can play their part.
The SFWMD mission is to safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders.
Water permits advisory and application information. The gateway for everything related to water permits.
The SFWMD's year-round landscape watering restrictions (Chapter 40E-24, Florida Administrative Code) are designed to ensure the efficient use of water landscape (includes lawns) irrigation. Here's what you need to know.
Did you know MFLs are established to protect water resources from significant harm resulting from permitted water withdrawals? Establishing MFLs is a requirement of the state Legislature under Subsection 373.042(2), Florida Statutes (F.S.)
SFWMD develops long-term water supply plans to monitor, evaluate and identify water sources and projects to meet future water needs. It's a critical aspect of SFWMD's work.
Expert advice and guidance for every aspect of water use in our daily lives. From creating a Florida-Friendly landscape to an online calculator you can use to measure your own water use!
Up to date storm information and advisory, air quality and more. The Florida DEP is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, protecting Florida's air, water and land.
The Florida Water Plan is an annually published document that captures the department's and the water management districts' (WMDs') responsibilities and efforts to maintain and improve the state’s water resources.
The DWRM implements state laws providing for the protection of the quality of Florida’s drinking water, ground water, rivers, lakes, estuaries, wetlands and the reclamation of mined lands.
An in-depth section of the DEP website where you can find out where the DEP is actively involved in water - whether it's our lakes and rivers, coral reefs, or the technical work they're involved in.
Hurricane and tropical storm information from the Department of Water Resource Management at the Florida DEP.
The National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) is a multi-agency partnership that coordinates drought monitoring, forecasting, planning, and information at national, tribal, state, and local levels.
Up to date summary of the current state of drought in the US can be found here. Wherever you are in the country, the maps and data provide real insight into this very important aspect of water availabilty. Better still, the stats are easy to read and understand.
Just like the national drought information, the Florida state data is equally informative and easy to digest. Dip into the stats to find out what's going on in the state when it comes to drought and water availability.
We absolutely love this website! The USGS was created by an act of Congress in 1879, and is the sole science agency for the Department of the Interior. It is sought out by thousands of partners and customers for its natural science expertise and its vast earth and biological data holdings.
The science behind how we use our water. Learn about the natural hazards that threaten lives and livelihoods; the water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources we rely on; the health of our ecosystems and environment; and the impacts of climate and land-use change. What an amazing resource!
Here in the US, just like many other countries, we use water in huge quantities. Just how huge? Here are the answers.
Here, the USGS digs deeper (no pun intended!) into how much water we use on irrigating our yards, parks, community areas, golf courses and more. You'll be staggered at the numbers!
Every citizen contributes to the overall water-use in the state of Florida. Here's what we are using it for.
The Water Institute has a mission to bring together faculty, students and stakeholders to conduct transdisciplinary research, provide innovative educational experiences, and facilitate public outreach to promote science-based solutions to local and global water challenges.
The Florida Atlas of Lakes database contains water quality and hydrology data collected by Florida LAKEWATCH volunteers and Water Atlas program sponsors.
UF/IFAS has a mission to develop knowledge in agricultural, human, and natural resources, and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life.Ask IFAS
Irrigation matters, but we need to do it in a way that makes the most of our precious water.
What's happening in our world when it comes to conserving the water we have?
All about this research-based, information database. It's chock-full of everything you need to know about Florida's natural resources
Opinion, tips and guidance for anyone interested in the best way to use water - and keep their landscaping looking great.
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