Established in 1949, South Florida Water Management District is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida. Based in Okeechobee, Fla., the department balances and improves water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply. It is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of over 7.7 million residents. South Florida Water Management District s projects include protection of watersheds at Kissimmee Basin, Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades and protection of Florida s coastal eco systems.
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