Unit:St Johns River Water Management District

St Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)

The St. Johns River Water Management District is an environmental regulatory agency of the state of Florida whose work is focused on ensuring a long-term supply of drinking water, and to protect and restore the health of water bodies in the district’s 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida. While the district works closely with utilities on water supply issues, the district is not a water supplier.

The mission of the St. Johns River Water Management District is “to protect our natural resources and support Florida’s growth by ensuring the sustainable use of Florida’s water for the benefit of the people of the District and the state.”

Focus: Water Supply, Water Quality, Flood Protection, Floodplain Management, Natural Systems

Region: Florida East Coast

Founded: 1972

Hierarchy

Government Organization

Florida Government; Florida Executive Branch; Florida District

Affiliations

Partners: Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Contact

St Johns River Water Management District

4049 Reid Street

Palatka, FL 32177

Phone: 800-451‑7106

Website: https://www.sjrwmd.com/

St. Johns River Water Management District Map

Florida’s five regional water management districts were established in 1972 by the state Legislature through passage of the Water Resources Act (Chapter 373, Florida Statutes).

District officials recognize the need to have water resources available for people’s needs and to balance those needs with nature’s needs. In its daily operations, the district tries to strike a balance in water needs by educating the public about water conservation, setting rules for water use, conducting research, collecting data, restoring and protecting water above and below the ground, and preserving natural areas.

The district covers 12,283 square miles, about 7.8 million acres. The main water body in the district is the northerly flowing St. Johns River, the longest river entirely in Florida.

A nine-member Governing Board sets the policies for operation of the St. Johns River Water Management District. Board members are appointed by Florida’s governor to four-year terms and serve without pay. The Florida Senate must confirm all appointments to the water management district boards.

The district’s staff includes biologists, geologists, hydrologists, engineers, planners, financial officers, information technology specialists, land managers, laboratory technicians and others from scientific and nonscientific fields. Many staff have advanced academic degrees and years of experience in their fields, both in the private and public sectors. In addition, many have been recognized for their work in the state, nationally and internationally.

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