Executive for southwest Florida's water management district resigns

David L. Moore, executive director of the Southwest Florida Water Management District,  resigned today, but agreed to work with the district through the transition to the next executive director. 

In his letter to Paul Senft Jr., board chairman, Moore said he is proud of the organization's accomplishments during his eight year tenure. He also told the staff that he feels he is leaving the district a the right time. 

“The past eight years have been extremely rewarding,” he said. “From developing large-scale alternative water supplies and reclaimed water to dealing with droughts, hurricanes and an unprecedented freeze, I’m extremely proud of what the District has been able to accomplish. Now I’m ready to transition into the next chapter of my life, which will include spending more time with my family.”  

Moore began his career with the water management district in 1984 as a hydrologist. He worked his way up through the leadership ranks as a project manager, manager, director and deputy executive director.

During Moore’s tenure he has played a key role on myriad issues, including restoration and preservation of water bodies, establishment of minimum flows and levels, watershed assessments, maximizing the beneficial use of reclaimed water, development and implementation of regional water supply plans and land acquisition and management activities.

"My tenure in this position has been extremely rewarding," Moore said in his letter to Senft.