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 1.37 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

HAVANA – The city of Panama City Beach and the Northwest Florida Water Management District announced […]

Sep 29

The District has lifted the burn ban that was put in place September 29, 2022, […]

Sep 27

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is monitoring Hurricane Ian and and potential flooding that […]

Sep 22

PANAMA CITY BEACH – The city of Panama City Beach and the Northwest Florida Water Management […]

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