FL S1506

Requires water management districts containing Outstanding Florida Springs to develop estimates of maximum sustainable groundwater withdrawal that balances healthy spring ecosystems with economic needs.

Transfers responsibility for reviewing regional water supply plans from the Department of Environmental Protection to water management districts when permit applications are denied due to impact on minimum flows or water levels, with plan updates required within 1 year if needed.

Mandates quarterly monitoring and reporting of water usage for consumptive use permits authorizing groundwater withdrawals of 100,000 gallons or more per day, following procedures in the Southwest Florida Water Management District's handbook.

Requires agricultural producers to implement best management practices or pollution reduction measures within 2 years after basin management action plan adoption, and mandates the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to collect and publicly share nutrient application records.

Prohibits new concentrated animal feeding operations and intensive cattle finishing operations in priority focus areas around Outstanding Florida Springs, and authorizes funding for conservation easements on agricultural lands deemed incompatible with spring protection.