The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and to receive public comment early in the process of setting MFLs. The Withlacoochee River, for MFL purposes, is defined as the portion of the river from the Florida-Georgia state line, ...

 

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Suwannee River Water Management District

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40B-8.011: Policy and Purpose

 

The Suwannee River Water Management District announces a public meeting on Rule 40B-8.011, F.A.C., Policy and Purpose, to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: October 2, 2007, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

PLACE: Lee Elementary School, 7731 East U.S. Highway 90, Lee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and to receive public comment early in the process of setting MFLs. The Withlacoochee River, for MFL purposes, is defined as the portion of the river from the Florida-Georgia state line, downstream to the Suwannee River near the Suwannee River State Park.

Florida Statutes require that MFLs (water levels and flows designed to prevent significant harm to water resources) be established for water bodies. The Suwannee River Water Management District is gathering technical data and information to develop the MFLs for the Withlacoochee River and associated springs. For a map of the Withlacoochee River area, visit www.mysuwanneeriver.com.

MFLs help in the water supply planning process and in determining water availability for consumptive use purposes. In addition, they will provide guidance in making water use and permitting decisions; ensure sufficient water resources for the public and ecosystems; protect wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat; and provide protection of water resources for navigation and recreation.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting John Good at [phone] or 1(800)226-1066 (Florida only).

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 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting John Good at [phone] or 1(800)226-1066 (Florida only) 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 John Good at [phone] or 1(800)226-1066 (Florida only).