South Florida Water Management District

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is the oldest and largest of Florida's five water management districts, overseeing water resources across a 16-county region from Orlando to the Florida Keys, serving a population of nine million people. Their responsibilities include flood control, water supply planning, water quality improvement, ecosystem restoration, and managing recreational activities on public lands.

Committed to environmental resilience, the SFWMD implements various programs, such as the Florida Python Challenge and water conservation initiatives, to protect both the natural environment and local communities. The district actively collaborates with residents and stakeholders to ensure sustainable water management and address pressing issues like water shortages and ecological health.

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