The Florida House of Representatives has introduced a resolution (CS/HR 661 2025) that advocates for the adoption of One Water approaches to water resource management. This approach aims to integrate water supply, quality, protection, and conservation to support the state's future growth and mitigate projected water supply shortages. The resolution highlights the critical importance of water for human health, economic prosperity, and the environment, noting that Florida's strong economy and population growth have led to increased demand on its water resources. Despite existing protections, a significant portion of the state is classified as water resource caution areas, with many water bodies facing quality impairments.

The resolution emphasizes the need for a collaborative and integrated strategy to manage all aspects of water resources, including fresh and brackish surface and groundwater, stormwater, wastewater, and recycled water. By promoting a One Water strategy, the resolution seeks to optimize resource management, balance demand and supply, and protect ecosystems while ensuring reliable water resources for economic and public benefits. The Florida One Water Commission, which includes various stakeholders, supports this integrated approach, and the resolution encourages public water utilities and other users to adopt similar practices in their planning and funding of water resource projects.