About the District

Overview

Florida is divided into five water management districts to preserve and manage Florida’s precious water resources. The St. Johns River Water Management District is responsible for managing groundwater and surface water resources in all or part of 18 counties in northeast and east–central Florida. Counties entirely in the District are Nassau, Baker, Brevard, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Seminole, Indian River, St. Johns and Volusia. Counties partially in the District are Alachua, Okeechobee, Bradford, Orange, Osceola, Putnam, Lake and Marion. District staff work from service centers in Palatka, Jacksonville, Maitland and Palm Bay.

Mission statement

“We will ensure the sustainable use and protection of water resources
for the benefit of the people of the District and the state of Florida.”

Core missions

Water supply

To implement a regional strategy to provide sufficient water for users and the environment

Flood protection

To prevent increases in flooding and operate and maintain the District’s regional flood control projects

Water quality and natural systems protection and improvement

To protect water quality and natural systems of the District and improve those resources within SWIM (Surface Water Improvement and Management) basins

Organizational effectiveness

To provide for organizational structure and tools that result in and reward continuous improvement and enhanced service delivery

Learn more about the District’s work

For additional information about the District and our work, please visit the following locations: