This is a public workshop to engage the public and stakeholders for input on identifying projects, activities, and programs to improve the quality, quantity, timing, and distribution of water in the Northern Everglades to support Basin Management ...

 

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

South Florida Water Management District

The South Florida Water Management District announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Friday, August 28, 2020, 1:00 p.m., St. Lucie River Watershed Protection Plan Workshop

PLACE: This workshop will be conducted via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use. A link will be provided on the District’s website at www.SFWMD.gov/meetings.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This is a public workshop to engage the public and stakeholders for input on identifying projects, activities, and programs to improve the quality, quantity, timing, and distribution of water in the Northern Everglades to support Basin Management Action Plans adopted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to achieve Total Maximum Daily Loads for the St. Lucie River watershed and estuaries. The goal is to consider local and regional expertise in tailoring actions for the most effective holistic approach, both near- and long-term, as the District develops the latest Watershed Protection Plans.

The public and stakeholders are invited to participate and will have an opportunity to view and comment during the workshop by utilizing the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M8iaSoICQ3ebMRKSyrvGfQ

This link can also be found on the District’s website at www.SFWMD.gov/meetings, and will go live at approximately 1:00 p.m. on August 28, 2020.

All of this workshop will be conducted via media technology.

One or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend this workshop. No Governing Board action will be taken.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jodie Hutchins at [e-mail], or by visiting the District’s website www.SFWMD.gov/calendar, 7 days prior to the workshop/meeting.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Rosie Byrd at [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Jodie Hutchins at [e-mail].