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    Florida’s Water Policy
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    Florida’s water policies continue to take center stage in
    Tallahassee and in board rooms and public meetings all
    around our state. Recognizing Governor DeSantis’
    consistent and aggressive efforts to advance policies
    and funding to conserve and protect our water resources,
    the Florida Legislature has met the Governor’s call
    and made significant investments and policy updates
    designed to meet the critical water quality and water
    quantity needs in the state.

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2026 Florida Water Forum

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

December 10-11

 

The 2026 Florida Water Forum is bringing back "Water Forum U". This is a unique opportunity for sponsors and others to help educate newly elected legislators about water policy issues from a broad perspective. The Water Forum will also continue to provide an opportunity to hear from Florida's top experts, policymakers, and elected leaders.

 

Florida’s Water Policy: Navigating Change in a Growing State

Florida's water policy landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Population growth, economic development, environmental stewardship, and emerging contaminants are driving critical conversations that will shape the future of water management across the state.

As policymakers, regulators, utilities, businesses, and environmental stakeholders work to balance increasing water demands with resource protection, understanding the latest legislative and regulatory developments has never been more important.

Key Topics Include

  • Water Supply & Resource Planning – Explore how Florida is addressing growing water demands through conservation, water reuse, aquifer recharge, and regional water supply planning.
  • Stormwater & Water Quality – Learn about the implementation of updated stormwater regulations, evolving Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), and the latest recommendations for protecting Florida's watersheds.
  • Lake Okeechobee & Water Operations – Examine how the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) is influencing water management decisions, environmental restoration, and water supply reliability.
  • PFAS & Emerging Contaminants – Gain insight into Florida's legislative response to PFAS ("forever chemicals"), evolving federal requirements, and what these changes mean for utilities, local governments, and regulated industries.
  • Resiliency & Environmental Investment – Discover how state investments and policy initiatives are strengthening Florida's coastal and inland communities while addressing long-term infrastructure and environmental challenges.
  • Regulatory & Legislative Outlook – Understand the latest developments involving Section 404 permitting, Human Health Criteria, Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs), and other policy initiatives expected to shape the 2026 Legislative Session.


Why Attend?

Whether you represent local government, a utility, agriculture, environmental consulting, engineering, development, or the private sector, staying informed about Florida's changing water policy is essential to strategic planning and regulatory compliance.

Join leading policymakers, agency officials, technical experts, and industry leaders for timely discussions on the legislative, regulatory, and scientific issues influencing Florida's water future. Participants will gain practical insights into current policy trends, emerging challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead for Florida's water resources and the communities they support.

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