Keywords
Dispersed Water Management
Water Storage Systems
Payment for Environmental Services
BMPs
Categories
How to Cite
Abstract
This publication introduces water storage strategies known as Dispersed Water Management (DWM) and Water Farms (WF) and describes the process that a private landowner should follow to obtain a permit and begin a water storage agreement with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). Written by Brandon Quinn-Ivey and Sandra M. Guzmán, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, September 2022.
References
Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 2020. Environmental Resource Permit Applicant’s Handbook, Volume I. https://www.fdep.gov/swerp_applicants_handbook_vol_i.pdf
Oakley, M. 2016. In Audit of Dispersed Water Management Program, prepared by the Office of the Inspector General. South Florida Water Management District. https://www.sfwmd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/audit_disbursed_water_management_14-07.pdf
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). 2014. Audit of Dispersed Water Management (DWM) Program. https://www.sfwmd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/audit_disbursed_water_management_14-07.pdf
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). 2020. Strategic Plan: 2021–2026. https://www.sfwmd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021-2026_Strategic_Plan_Main%20Document_Final_2021-2026_STRATEGIC_Review_Version.pdf
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). 2018. Water Farming Pilot Projects Final Report. https://www.sfwmd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Water_Farming_Pilot_Projects.pdf