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 19

The public is invited to comment on the draft version of the District’s 2023 Water […]

Sep 15

HAVANA – The Northwest Florida Water Management District is hosting its first Operation Outdoor Freedom […]

Aug 31

The Northwest Florida Water Management District re-opened the recreation site at Pitt and Sylvan springs. […]

Aug 29

The Northwest Florida Water Management District has issued the following Emergency Order for Hurricane Idalia. The […]

Upcoming Events

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Open House

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Central); 700 U.S. Highway 331 South; Defuniak Springs, Florida

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Open House

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Eastern); 81 Water Management Drive; Havana, Florida