The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) manages the water resources for west-central Florida as directed by law. Its mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. The District was established in 1961 as a flood protection agency. Since then, its responsibilities have grown to include managing the water supply, protecting the water quality, and preserving natural systems that serve important water-related functions.
“I am honored and humbled to have been appointed by our Governor to serve on the Southwest Florida Water Management District,” said Robert G. Stern. “Water is one of our most precious resources, and it is crucial that we work together to protect and preserve it for future generations. I am committed to working with my fellow board members, stakeholders, and the community to ensure that our water resources are managed in a sustainable and responsible manner, while also promoting economic growth and environmental stewardship.”
Stern serves on the Executive Board at Trenam and is a former Practice Group Leader. He is Board Certified in Real Estate Law by The Florida Bar and represents clients in all aspects of real estate, focusing on commercial real estate with an emphasis on transactional and financing matters. Stern serves on the Real Estate Investment Council of Tampa Bay Board of Directors, Tampa Downtown Partnership Board of Directors, University of Florida Real Estate Board, Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association Board of Directors, and the University of Florida National Alumni Association Board of Directors, among others. Stern is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Tampa Magazine’s Top Lawyers. Stern received a J.D., with honors, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and was a member of the Order of the Coif. He received a B.S. from the University of Florida, where he was President of the Florida Blue Key and the University’s Hall of Fame.
