Glossary:Surface Water Improvement and Management Act
From Indian River Lagoon Project
Surface Water Improvement and Management Act (SWIM)
In 1987 the Florida Legislature created the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act to protect, restore and maintain Florida's highly threatened surface water bodies. Under this act, the state's five water management districts identify a list of priority water bodies within their authority and implement plans to improve them.
Word Class: noun
Example: The SWIM Program evaluates priority water bodies, identifies potential problems and implements projects to improve their water quality or habitat.
