Our vision: To be the world’s premier water resources agency;
Our mission: To manage and protect water resources of the region by balancing and improving water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply;
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The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 7.5 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 water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply.
A key initiative is the restoration of America's Everglades – the largest environmental restoration project in the nation's history. The District is also working to improve the Kissimmee River and its floodplain, Lake Okeechobee and South Florida's coastal estuaries.
EXCELLENCE: Our knowledge, experience and passion set us apart as world-renowned water managers TEAM: We are committed to the success of all as individuals, as a team and as an organization COMMUNICATION: We value and expect open, honest and timely communication HONESTY: Honesty is never compromised SERVICE: We meet our customer's (internal and external) needs with professionalism and integrity
INTEGRITY: Teamwork and sound science are the foundation of our excellence DIVERSITY: Our diversity is the cornerstone of our strength FOCUS: We are steadfast in our belief and commitment to the District's mission ADAPTABILITY: We embrace change by taking informed risks and capitalizing on new opportunities and challenges ENTHUSIASM: We do the coolest work on the planet!
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