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Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Meeting Minutes
The Governing Board convened to discuss and take action on various items, including the approval of consent agenda items such as contracts for hydrologic and stormwater monitoring in the Deer Point Lake Watershed and an ITB for well construction and aquifer testing. The Board reviewed and accepted reports on land management plan reviews, approved updates to the Strategic Plan, and authorized the initiation of rulemaking for various Florida Administrative Code chapters. Additionally, the Board conducted proceedings for the adoption of the tentative and final ad valorem tax millage rates and the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
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Northwest Florida Water Management District Strategic Plan 2026-2031
The Northwest Florida Water Management District's Strategic Plan outlines its statutory responsibilities and priorities for the fiscal years 2026-27 through 2030-31. It focuses on ensuring the continued welfare of residents and water resources in northwest Florida by implementing provisions of Chapter 373, F.S. The plan addresses four interrelated areas: Water Supply, Water Quality, Flood Protection and Floodplain Management, and Natural Systems, with key strategic priorities including Watershed Protection and Restoration, Minimum Flows and Minimum Water Levels, and Water Supply.
Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting addressed several administrative, financial, and operational items. Key discussion topics included consent agenda items such as financial reports, IT spending authorizations, and contractual services for land management, water monitoring, and law enforcement. The board established an audit committee to oversee auditor selection procedures, approved a new unsolicited project proposals policy, and authorized the purchase agreement for a conservation easement. Additionally, the board discussed grant applications for alternative water supply studies, reviewed progress on land management plans, considered the strategic plan for the upcoming fiscal year, and authorized rule development for procedural and regulatory chapters. Updates were also provided regarding hydrologic conditions and disaster recovery efforts.
Jul 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Meeting Minutes
The Governing Board meeting involved several fiscal and administrative actions. Key discussion topics included the establishment of the ad valorem tax millage rate and tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as the scheduling of upcoming public hearings on the budget. The Board authorized the pursuit of a new service office for the Division of Regulatory Services, approved the release of a canal reservation in Gulf County, and authorized the submittal of various grant funding applications to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Furthermore, the Board adopted resolutions requesting the release of state appropriated funds and committing fund balances for various projects, including water resource investigations, supply development assistance grants, and surface water projects. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved various IT spending authorities, vehicle purchases, contract renewals for prescribed burning and vegetation management services, and insurance coverage agreements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
