Climate Change and Water Management in South Florida

Developed by the Interdepartmental Climate Change Group of the South Florida Water Management District, this paper provides a high-level foundation for future discussions of the effects of global climate on water management planning and operations in South Florida. It focuses on the global concepts of climate change at the local level by providing an overview of how it may affect South Florida’s resources and the mission responsibilities of the South Florida Water Management District. The paper includes an initial vulnerability analysis of the potential impacts of climate change and sea level rise on water supply, flood control, coastal ecosystems, and regional water management infrastructure.

Publication Date: November 12, 2009

Related Organizations:

• South Florida Water Management District

Sectors:

• Biodiversity and ecosystems
• Coastal
• Land management and conservation
• Land use and built environment
• Oceans
• Water resources

Resource Category:

• Planning

Resource Types:

• Scenario planning

States Affected:

• Florida

Impacts:

• Air temperature
• Drought
• Extreme storms and hurricanes
• Flooding
• Precipitation changes
• Sea-level rise
• Water supply

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