SEARCH MENU Home About Staff Ombudsman Content Menu About Residents Business Programs & Projects Resources Recreation Main Content Ombudsman The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) ombudsman responds to public inquiries about District policies and practices. When issues arise between the public and the District, the ombudsman acts independently of the District to assist the public by: Providing information Answering questions Facilitating dispute resolutions Investigating concerns Maintaining confidentiality Please note: If the matter is in litigation, the ombudsman should not be contacted. The ombudsman is a resource the public may use prior to the dispute escalating to the legal system. The ombudsman follows the District’s Ombudsman Charter, which follows the International Ombudsman Association’s Code of Ethics, Standards of Practices and Best Practices. These guidelines provide a common set of professional ethical principles. Ombudsman Charter Ross Morton is the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s ombudsman. Learn about Ross Morton » Email ross.morton@watermatters.org, or call 1‑800‑320‑3503 (toll-free, FL only), ext. 6500. Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone at the number provided above. SEARCH Footer ePermitting Public Records Request Dispute Resolution Privacy & Disclaimer ADA Statement Statement of Accessibility Lobbyist Registration Consolidated Annual Report Strategic Plan Annual Regulatory Plan SWUCA Five-Year Assessment Order Free Publications Water Restrictions Facebook YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Footer Contact WaterMatters Blog Sign Up for Email Updates Email Us Email Our Webmaster District Logos Contact Us 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 Telephone: (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) Copyright © Southwest Florida Water Management District 2018