Planning for the Future: Collaborative Water Supply Planning Across the District
The District is actively working with regional partners across all three of its water supply planning regions, Central Springs/East Coast (CSEC), North Florida Regional Water Supply Partnership (NFRWSP), and Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI), to ensure a sustainable and reliable water future for communities and natural systems alike.
Water supply planning in Florida takes a long-term view, with each plan developed to look 20 years ahead and updated every five years to reflect evolving conditions. Across the District, these regional planning efforts are key to sustainable growth, protecting the environment, and promoting responsible water use.
Most recently, the CSEC Regional Water Supply Plan kicked off its 2027 update process. The District’s team is coordinating early with county and municipal utility partners throughout the CSEC region to identify future project needs, advance water conservation, and explore long term solutions. The CSEC region is home to a variety of water resources—including inland springs, river systems, and coastal communities—making this planning process especially important for balancing competing demands. Unlike the District’s other two planning regions, the CSEC planning boundaries fall entirely within the jurisdiction of the District, allowing for a streamlined and District-led approach to stakeholder coordination and implementation.
Similar collaborative efforts are underway in the NFRWSP and the CFWI planning areas. In NFRWSP, planning focuses on protecting spring flows and meeting future water needs through aquifer recharge, potable reuse, and increased use of reclaimed and stormwater; supporting communities while protecting natural resources. The NFRWSP planning area is a joint effort between the St. Johns River and Suwannee River water management districts, alongside local governments and utility providers. For the CFWI, population growth and water demand are among the highest in the state; planning efforts in this region involve coordination not only with cities, counties, and utilities but also with the South Florida and Southwest Florida water management districts. Together, these regional partners work to implement alternative water supply projects and conservation programs that ensure long-term resilience.
Across all three regions, the District and its partners take a One Water approach—recognizing the interconnectedness of water sources and the need for holistic, science-based management to meet environmental, economic, and community needs.
As these planning efforts move forward, the District will continue to provide updates and opportunities for engagement. Together, we’re laying the foundation for a water-secure future—one that supports responsible growth while preserving Florida’s vital water resources.
