The Viera Stewardship District (VSD) is a local unit of special purpose government created by Special Act of Florida Legislature (Ch. 2006-360; F.S. Chapter 189).  The VSD covers an area measuring 13,442 acres and has responsibilities including, but not limited to, the maintenance and management of certain areas such as stormwater, aquatic weed control, Preferred Cover Type (PCT) tree maintenance, street lighting and environmental conservation (Viera Wilderness Park) within its boundaries.