Overview

ABOUT US

One of five water management districts created by the Water Resources Act of 1972, the Northwest Florida Water Management District is charged with managing the water resources of the Florida panhandle. The District works to protect and manage the water resources in a sustainable manner that benefits both the people and natural resources across its 16-county region, pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes.

The District serves approximately 1.5 million residents and covers an 11,305 square mile area, including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, Washington, and western Jefferson counties.

Latest News

Sep 29

The Northwest Florida Water Management District issued this Emergency Order for Hurricane Helene.

Sep 25

The Northwest Florida Water Management District has rescheduled its final budget hearing for the Fiscal […]

Aug 28

TALLAHASSEE — Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Kellie Ralston and Anna Upton to […]

May 23

CARRABELLE – Representatives from the Northwest Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental […]

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