The Bureau of Water Policy leads the department in developing appropriate policies based on statutory direction and ensuring effective implementation of its responsibilities under the Florida Water Resources Act. This section addresses statewide water management issues in coordination with the water management districts, other agencies and local governing entities.

What's New?
Pursuant to 373.536(6)(b) Florida Statutes, the Department welcomes comment on the Water Management District’s Five Year Water Resource Development Work Programs.

Water Management District

Web Link to Five-Year Water Resource Development Work Program

Submit Comments to Water Policy Staff

Deadline for submitting comments

Northwest Florida Water Management District2027 Five-Year Water Resource Development Work Program (nwfwater.com)Sarah TomlinsonFriday, November 6, 2026
South Florida Water Management District2027 Five-Year Water Resource Development Work Program (sfwmd.gov)Andrew ClementDeadline for Comments has passed.
St. Johns River Water Management District2027 Five-Year Water Resource Development Work Program (sjrwmd.com)Chris RothenbergDeadline for Comments has passed.
Suwannee River Water Management District2027 Five-Year Water Resource Development Work Program (mysuwanneeriver.com)Sarah TomlinsonDeadline for Comments has passed.
Southwest Florida Water Management District2027 Five-Year Water Resource Development Work Program (swfwmd.state.fl.us)Nicholas DaigleDeadline for Comments has passed.
Last Modified: Friday, Nov 06, 2026 - 08:47am