By July 1, 2017, the District is required to set minimum flows or levels (MFLs) for Silver Springs in Marion County, an Outstanding Florida Spring. Based on the best available information, all three recommended minimum flows and levels in proposed 40C-8.031(7), F.A.C., are currently being achieved; however, the recommended minimum frequent low flow and level for Silver Springs would not be met under projected water use demands through the 20-year planning horizon. Thus, the District has concurrently approved an MFL prevention strategy to prevent the existing flows and levels from falling below the established minimum flows and levels. That strategy includes a regulatory component, consisting of new rules to prevent the existing flows and levels from falling below the minimum flows and levels for Silver Springs.