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Follow the links below for rulemaking efforts associated with these topics:

Central Florida Water Initiative – The rulemaking is complete as of Jan. 5, 2022 and is currently being implemented by the St. Johns River Water Management District, Southwest Florida Water Management District, and South Florida Water Management District. The final rule can be found here: Chapter 62-41, Florida Administrative Code. A copy of the design aids can be found here.

Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers (LSFIR) and Priority Springs Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) – Rules 62-42.200 and 62-42.300, F.A.C., have been filed for adoption and will become effective upon ratification. The rules may be found here: Chapter 62-42, Florida Administrative Code.

Outstanding Florida Springs – The rulemaking is complete as of June 12, 2025. The final rule can be found here: Chapter 62-41, Florida Administrative Code.

Suwannee River and Associated Springs MFLs and Recovery and Prevention Strategies – This MFL will be adopted by the Department and will establish MFLs for the Upper and Middle Suwannee River and associated priority springs.

 

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Water Policy Rulemaking Updates/Notifications TopicsNotifications on upcoming public meetings and the department's activities related to the rulemaking efforts associated with these topics:
Central Florida Water InitiativeRulemaking for uniform rules for consumptive use permitting within the Central Florida Water Initiative Area (62-41, F.A.C.)
Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers (LSFIR) and Priority Springs Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs)Rulemaking for minimum flows for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and Priority Springs (LSFIR) and any associated recovery and prevention strategy (62-42, F.A.C).
Outstanding Florida SpringsFor Outstanding Florida Springs, rulemaking effort to create uniform rules for issuing permits which prevent groundwater withdrawals that are harmful to the water resources and a uniform definition of the term “harmful to the water resources.” (62-41, F.A.C.)
Suwannee River and Associated Springs MFLs and Recovery and Prevention StrategiesRulemaking for minimum flows for the Suwannee River and associated priority springs, including four Outstanding Florida Springs, and any associated recovery and prevention strategy (62-42, F.A.C).
 
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