About these pages
About the District provides links to core agency information, with topics describing who we are, what we do, how we're organized and how to reach us.
The section also introduces the boards that provide agency guidance and establish policies for the region, and the management team responsible for their implementation.
Our mission
Central to our mission is balancing water needs and protecting natural systems.
Other Water Management Districts
Northwest Florida
St. Johns River
Suwannee River
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Topics
History
A light primer of the origin and evolution of the Southwest Florida Water Management District
2009 Strategic Plan 
The Strategic Plan communicates the District’s forward perspective to address our fast-growing region’s water resource priorities. The Plan is updated annually in order to assess the success of efforts, and to efficiently modify strategies and priorities as necessary to fulfill the District’s mission to provide a sustainable water supply, while restoring and protecting the environment. Questions and suggestions regarding this document should be directed to our Planning Department 
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District Water Management Plan
Our comprehensive guide concerning water resource management responsibilities.
Governing board
A 13-member Governing Board establishes policies for our 16-county area.
Basin boards
Our eight basin boards provide guidance for local programs specific to the basins they protect.
Organization and operation
An agency overview detailing the organization structure and operation flow.
Staff organization
Details about the staff and departments of our organization.
Advisory committees
Advisory committees provide input to the District and are an important means of communication with their constituencies.
Issue papers
A diverse collection of articles focused on the many issues we're involved with.
Speakers bureau
Our staff is available to share their knowledge and expertise with a wide variety of audiences. Programs are presented at no charge within the District’s 16-county area.
