Northwest Florida Water Management District
Government AdministrationFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
The Northwest Florida Water Management District is a government agency charged with stewarding the region's water resources in the Florida Panhandle. Based in Havana, Florida, it serves a 16-county catchment and was created by the 1972 Water Resources Act as one of five such districts. Its remit is to pursue sustainable management that benefits both residents and the natural environment. Its core duties cover ensuring reliable water supply, maintaining water quality, providing flood protection, and conserving natural resources. To meet these goals, the district conducts ongoing monitoring of water quality and quantity, carries out research and planning, regulates activities and permitting, and oversees land acquisition and management. A recent development includes a collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to revise flood-related planning processes.