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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is encouraging our partners, stakeholders, and the public to provide written comments on the DRAFT versions of Chapters 1, 2, 3 and Appendix A of the 2026 Upper East Coast (UEC) Water Supply Plan Update.
The plan assesses current and projected water needs in the Upper East Coast Water Supply Planning Area through 2050. The planning area includes all of Martin and St. Lucie counties, and the northeastern portion of Okeechobee County.
Read the draft documents:
- DRAFT Chapter 1: Introduction
- DRAFT Chapter 2: Demand Estimates and Projections
- DRAFT Chapter 3: Demand Management: Water Conservation
- DRAFT Appendix A: Water Demand Projections
Submit written comments to:
- Chad Brcka, Upper East Coast Plan Manager
- Email: cbrcka@sfwmd.gov
- Deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
As a reminder, the first stakeholder meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Register here: Zoom Registration Link.
We look forward to your participation and strongly encourage your input to ensure the water supply plan update addresses the needs of the region.