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Don't empty the water jar until the rain falls.
- Philippine proverb

 

Sustaining Our Water Resources

By the year 2025, it is estimated that Floridians will use an additional 2.0 billion gallons of water per day. As Florida continues to grow, pressure is put on the water resources of the state and the need to ensure these resources are available for future generations becomes increasingly important. Fortunately, Florida is taking many steps toward meeting those future needs in a manner that will sustain our natural resources. The Department’s annual report on regional water supply planning, "Sustaining Our Water Resources", describes the progress toward meeting the 2025 Water Supply Needs.


The Office of Water Policy plays a key role in ensuring effective implementation of DEP’s responsibilities under the Florida Water Resources Act (Chapter 373, Florida Statutes). The office addresses statewide water management issues in coordination with the water management districts and other agencies. Examples include water plans for the DEP and water management districts, minimum flows and levels for the state’s water resources, and regional water supply planning. Our functions include:

  • Working in close coordination with the Florida’s five regional water management districts (WMDs) and other agencies to resolve statewide water planning and management issues.

  • Developing policies on water management issues.

  • Working with WMDs to ensure that regional water supply plans and programs are consistent with provisions of the Florida Water Resources Act, the Florida Water Plan, and other applicable guidance.

  • Producing the Florida Water Plan Annual Progress Report; updating the Water Resource Implementation Rule (Chapter 62-40, F.A.C.); and preparing the Annual Status Report on Regional Water Supply Planning and Five-Year Water Resource Development Work Programs.

  • Assisting in the fulfillment of DEP’s water management responsibilities under Chapter 373, 403, and other statutes and rules, pertaining to water supply, flood protection, floodplain management, water quality, and protection of natural systems.


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Last updated: June 10, 2010

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