About the Florida One Water Coalition

One Water Definition

One Water means valuing all water through a collaborative and integrated systems approach to managing all fresh and brackish surface and groundwater, stormwater, wastewater, and recycled water in a holistic and sustainable manner that maintains ecosystems while providing reliable and resilient water resources that support economic, environmental, and public benefits.

One Water Mission Statement

Collaborate to promote the integration and implementation of the One Water approach to water management and advocate for funding, legislation, regulation, and policies at the state, water management district, and local levels.

Shared National Values

The vision and values of One Water is not only held within this commission but nationally. National organizations like the US Water Alliance support One Water initiatives and believe that water is a resource that should be managed collaboratively.