The Florida Water Story
The story of Florida is the story of water. Water defines the Florida experience, powers our economy and sustains an amazing diversity of plant and animal life. To protect it, we have to understand it.
Restoring Florida's Water Resources
With more than 51,000 miles of rivers and streams, 7,700 lakes, and one of the largest aquifers in the world, protecting and restoring our water resources is a monumental task.
On Water
Notes from DEP Secretary Mike Sole
Water everywhere and not a drop to spare ...
Florida is a place of water extremes. We've experienced consecutive years of hurricanes and tropical storms, followed by years of drought that stress our drinking water supplies and ecosystems. Mother Nature continually teaches us that we must adapt and change our behaviors in order to protect and conserve Florida’s water resources.
Florida's Water in the News
The Latest on Florida Water Issues
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Coral Reef Protection Act to Go Into Effect July 1, 2009The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is alerting boaters, divers and anglers that the Coral Reef Protection Act goes into effect on July 1, 2009. |
Florida DEP Continues Restoration of Rivers, Lakes, EstuariesFlorida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael W. Sole has signed three orders identifying waterbodies for water quality improvement goals. |
EPA and Florida DEP Work to Restore Florida's Rivers, Lakes and EstuariesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Florida DEP are taking actions to protect and restore both recreational uses and aquatic life in Florida waters. |
Watershed and River Basin Map
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Locate your watershed. Learn about its unique characteristics and efforts to restore Florida's rivers, lakes and streams. Identify a park or connect with the organizations working to protect your watershed.
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