About Us > History

FSA was organized in 1993 as the Florida Association of Stormwater Utilities (FASU). Its charter members included representatives from Tallahassee, Gainesville, Dade County, Orange County, Hillsborough County and Orlando. FASU was created to promote greater awareness of stormwater utilities and to improve the operational capacities of the stormwater utilities already in existence.

Over time, the mission of FASU evolved and changed. While maintaining its interest in stormwater utilities and finance, FASU became more and more involved with general stormwater management issues. After a long-range planning exercise, its Board of Directors recommended and membership approved a Bylaws change that renamed the organization to the Florida Stormwater Association (FSA) in June 2001.

FSA provides three basic services to its membership: training and education; information sharing and technical assistance; and advocacy and legislative relations.

FSA’s membership is primarily composed of local governments, although many private consulting firms, water management districts, water control districts and some non-profit organizations have joined.