The Florida House of Representatives has passed a resolution encouraging the adoption of One Water approaches to water resource management. This initiative aims to integrate water supply, quality, protection, and conservation to support future growth and mitigate projected water supply shortages. The resolution highlights the critical importance of water for human health, economic prosperity, and the state's diverse ecosystems, which include valuable springs, lakes, and estuaries. It acknowledges the increasing demand for water due to the state's economic growth and emphasizes the need for a collaborative and holistic management strategy to address water supply and quality challenges.

The resolution points out that traditional water management practices have often treated water supply, wastewater, and stormwater separately, leading to inefficiencies. It advocates for a more integrated approach that values all water resources, including fresh and brackish surface and groundwater, stormwater, wastewater, and recycled water. By promoting collaborative planning and funding for water resource projects, the resolution aims to ensure reliable and resilient water resources that support economic, environmental, and public benefits while maintaining the health of ecosystems.