Florida Water Plan

Section 373.036, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 62-40, F.A.C., require the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to develop a Florida Water Plan containing these elements:

• The Water Resource Implementation Rule (Chapter 62-40, F.A.C.), including the goals, objectives and guidance for the development and review of programs, rules and plans relating to water resources, based on statutory policies and directives;
• Programs and activities of the department related to water supply, water quality, flood protection and floodplain management, and natural systems;
• Water quality standards of the department;
• Water management district water management plans or strategic plans; and
• District performance measures.

The Florida Water Plan is available at Florida Water Plan.