Florida Partnership for Forests & Water

Florida Rural Water Association has partnered with The Florida Partnership for Forests & Water and is dedicated to ensuring healthy forested watersheds that provide safe, reliable drinking water. Through strong partnerships, collaboration, and innovative funding strategies, we work to maintain and improve water quality and quantity across Florida. Our initiatives include monthly virtual calls and an annual FL Forests & Water Forum, fostering relationships among water utilities, the forestry sector, state and local agencies, and conservation groups. Join us in our mission to protect Florida's vital water resources through sustainable forest stewardship.

Maintaining or expanding healthy forests in drinking water source watersheds.
Improving water quality and quantity through healthy forest retention and stewardship.
Developing working relationships among water utilities, the forestry sector, state and local agencies, and conservation groups.
Identifying watersheds and initiatives with high potential for cooperative forest conservation and long-term stewardship.
Exploring pilot projects to implement creative long-term stewardship strategies, such as Payment for Watershed Services and forestry best management practices.