Summary:
With headquarters in West Palm Beach, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state - 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys - and serves a population of more than 7.5 million. The SFWMD is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts, with a staff of 1,800 and a current budget of $2.9 billion.
Charged with safeguarding water resources for the benefit of people and the environment, the District is responsible for managing and protecting water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply. A primary role is to operate and maintain an extensive water management network of canals and levees, water storage areas, pump stations and other water control structures. We are also the lead agency in restoring America's Everglades - the largest environmental project in the nation's history.
Balancing and improving water and land-related resources within a multi-county area is a daily challenge that requires active information exchange, open dialogue and effective partnerships. Strong working relationships with other government officials and staff, organizations, community and business leaders and others are vital to carrying out shared water resource stewardship obligations.
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What We Do:
- Florida Everglades
- Water Management
- Water Control
- Flood Control
- Water Supply
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