Critical Wetlands Report

Section 373.036, F.S., directs the water management districts, in cooperation with local governments, to identify critical wetlands to be acquired using funds from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund. The four statutory criteria to be considered are (1) ecological value, (2) effects on water quality and flood mitigation, (3) ecosystem restoration value, and (4) susceptibility to development. The section requires water management districts to incorporate the list of critical wetlands within the District Water Management Plan or Annual Strategic Plan.

For FY 2023-24, a screening analysis was conducted to identify specific properties that could be considered critical wetlands, as defined by the statutory criteria.

• 2023 Critical Wetlands Report