Florida

Faced with one of the most severe droughts in the region’s history, 2007 brought both challenges and opportunities to the South Florida Water Management District. In addition to managing a severe water shortage through a lingering drought, the agency achieved a number of significant accomplishments in 2007, adding up to a remarkable year.

"We faced extraordinary challenges and goals in 2007, and I’m proud of the extraordinary efforts of the South Florida Water Management District’s phenomenal staff," said District Governing Board Chairman Eric Buermann.

Charged with the multi-mission challenge of restoring natural environments including the Everglades, protecting communities from extremes like drought and flood, ensuring water supply for future generations, and safeguarding water quality for wildlife and people, the South Florida Water Management District did not let a drought dampen its success in 2007.

"Weather extremes demanded a coordinated regional response to protect our water resources – a task the District is uniquely qualified to manage," said South Florida Water Management District Executive Director Carol Ann Wehle.

With a budget of $1.4 billion, 1,770 employees and a 16-county jurisdiction stretching from Orlando to the Florida Keys, the South Florida Water Management District reports a long list of accomplishments for a banner year.

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