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

May 28

Because of flooding on access roads leading to the property, the Bluff Springs recreation area […]

May 28

The Northwest Florida Water Management District has lifted the ban on open campfires that was […]

May 5

The Water Shortage Warning Order issued by the Northwest Florida Water Management District on February […]

Apr 10

FREEPORT – A special ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday featuring representatives from the Northwest Florida Water […]

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events.