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

Oct 20

The Northwest Florida Watersheds Partnership Program will provide funding for planning, data collection, design, and […]

Sep 23

Because of drought conditions, campfires on all District lands have been banned effective September 23, […]

Sep 17

PANAMA CITY – Contractors for the Northwest Florida Water Management District continued work this week […]

Aug 23

TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Theodore “Ted” Everett, Jerome “Jerry” […]

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