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Don't empty the water jar until the rain
falls.
- Philippine proverb
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2011 Annual Status Report on Regional Water Supply Planning (970 KB)
By the year 2030, it is estimated that Floridians will use an additional
1.9 billion gallons of water per day. As Florida continues to grow,
pressure is put on the water resources of the state and the need to
ensure these resources are available for future generations becomes
increasingly important. Fortunately, Florida is taking many steps toward
meeting those future needs in a manner that will sustain our natural
resources. The Department’s annual report on regional water supply
planning describes the progress toward meeting the 2030 water supply
needs.
North Florida
Regional Water Supply Partnership
Ensuring sustainable water supplies and protecting north Florida’s
waterways and natural systems is a collaborative effort among the water
management districts, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP), local elected officials and area stakeholders. The North Florida
Regional Water Supply Partnership is an initiative by the St. Johns
River and Suwannee River water management districts and DEP to protect
natural resources and ensure cost-effective and sustainable water
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The Office of Water Policy plays a key role in
ensuring effective implementation of DEP’s responsibilities under the Florida Water Resources Act (Chapter 373, Florida
Statutes). The office addresses statewide water management
issues in coordination with the water management districts and
other agencies. Examples include water plans for the DEP and
water management districts, minimum flows and levels for the
state’s water resources, and regional water supply planning.
Our functions include:
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Working in close coordination with the
Florida’s five regional water
management districts (WMDs) and other agencies to resolve
statewide water planning and management issues.
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Developing policies on water management issues.
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Working with WMDs to ensure that regional
water supply plans and programs are consistent with provisions
of the Florida Water Resources Act, the Florida Water Plan,
and other applicable guidance.
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Assisting in the fulfillment of DEP’s water management
responsibilities under Chapter 373, 403, and other statutes
and rules, pertaining to water supply, flood protection,
floodplain management, water
quality, and protection of natural systems.
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