Learning from the Drought
and Meeting 2025 Water Supply Needs - By 2025, Floridians are forecast to use about 2 billion
gallons more fresh water each day. The 2006 – 2008 drought
presented many challenges. Fortunately, Florida had response
mechanisms in place to implement the long-term strategies detailed in
their regional water supply plans. This was instrumental in mitigating
the worst effects of the drought. The Department’s annual report on
regional water supply planning, "Learning
from the Drought", describes the progress toward meeting the 2025
Water Supply Needs and offers suggestions on improving the state’s
drought resistance. (4.5 MB)