The District's Governing Board and staff use the information about joint projects in strategic planning and budgeting, as well as in determining the priority of cost-share requests. Ordinance Development A directory of model land development and resource protection regulations is available to local governments. Topics include floodplain and stormwater management, efficient landscaping, and protection of shoreline, surface water, groundwater, wetlands and wellheads. Permit Assistance Local governments anticipating a permit for a major highway or a stormwater project can request a pre-application conference. Permitting staff welcome the opportunity to meet in advance of a permit application submittal to discuss any concerns or information needs.
Local governments can also request information on permits being applied for in their area.
The state's water management districts are studying alternative water sources and are facilitating regional water supply planning to better manage our water supply. Representatives of water supply utilities, local governments, agricultural operations and others advise the District on current and future water needs. Particular attention is being paid to areas identified as priority water resource caution areas in order to avoid potential adverse impacts and develop alternative strategies to meet long-term water supply needs. Surface Water Partnerships Major water resource projects are in place in the Upper St. Johns River Basin, the Indian River Lagoon, the Ocklawaha River Basin, Lake Apopka and the Lower St. Johns River Basin. Other project areas include the Little Wekiva River Basin, Lake Jesup, Orange Creek, St. Marys River and the Northern Coastal Basin.