South Florida Water Management District
| Address | 3301 Gun Club Road |
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| City | West Palm Beach |
| State / Province | FL |
| Country | |
| Postal Code | 33406 |
| Website | Link to website |
| Phone | 561-686-8800 |
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Our mission: To safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders. The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 9 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving flood control, water supply, water quality and natural systems.
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