Southwest Florida Water Management District

Southwest Florida Water Management District

SWFWMD headquarters along US 41 in Garden Grove, Florida
District overview
Formed1961 (1961)
Jurisdiction16 counties in Florida:
Headquarters2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, Florida 34604
Annual budget$224.8 million (FY 2024)[1]
Parent DistrictFlorida Department of Environmental Protection
WebsiteWaterMatters.org

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (or SWFWMD, pronounced as "swiftmud" based on the word acronym) is one of five regional agencies directed by Florida state law to protect and preserve water resources. Established in 1961, the agency operates and maintains several large properties and flood protection projects, sometimes with other agencies. The District's responsibilities have expanded to include managing water supply and protecting water quality and the natural systems — rivers, lakes, wetlands, and associated uplands. The district's stated mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public's water needs are met.

  1. ^ "Fiscal Year 2023-24 Final Annual Service Budget Pamphlet" (PDF). Southwest Florida Water Management District. October 6, 2023. p. 6. Retrieved December 12, 2023.