Florida Open Government Guidelines

Florida law and a variety of widely accepted web and business standards and practices determine the production, operation and use of this web site.

(Read more about the state laws that apply
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Florida Public Records, or "Sunshine" laws (a term used to reflect the state's and the South Florida Water Management District's dedication to "open government in the sunshine") help to safeguard the public's right to know about what the agency is doing to serve the public.

Submit a Public Records Request,
e-mail the Public Records Officer
Donna Kramer or call (561) 682-2729.

SFWMD's Office of Ombuds & Open Government

Governor Charlie Crist's Open Government initiative

SFWMD works to ensure that the privacy of the people who use our web site is protected, and that the web site is structured and maintained to fully and accurately inform the public about the programs, projects and people working to manage and protect the water resources of the region.

SFWMD is also committed to protecting the region's natural and human resources as well as the structures and facilities that are all a part of this regional water resource management agency and infrastructure.