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January 2012

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CHAIRMAN’S
MESSAGE
Joe Collins

Joe Collins
Governing Board Chairman

Welcome to The Ripple Effect, the South Florida Water Management District's monthly electronic newsletter that covers the latest water news — straight from the source.

January District Governing Board

The new year began with a strong and collaborative focus on Everglades restoration, as the South Florida Water Management District plus representatives from dozens of state and federal agencies, local governments, environmental groups and interested citizens gathered at the Everglades Coalition's 27th annual conference... more

Dry Season Continues With Below-Average December Rainfall

December rainfall from Orlando to the Florida Keys was about half of the average for the month, South Florida Water Management District meteorologists reported. As in November, the dry conditions did not significantly impact regional water supplies, which are at adequate levels...more

SFWMD Installs Deep Exploratory Wells in Central Florida

To support and sustain the water supply in Central Florida, the South Florida Water Management District is drilling test wells up to 2,700 feet deep in previously unexplored portions of the Lower Floridan Aquifer...more

SFWMD, Audubon Bird-Watching Tours Spread Wings to Palm Beach County

Framed by a gathering of blue-winged teals and black American coots, the brilliant pink of a single roseate spoonbill stood out to nearly 40 avian enthusiasts at the inaugural bird-watching tour at an Everglades Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) in Wellington...more

In the News

Weed-Eating Fish Keep Flood Control Canals Clear
SFWMD Water Experts Volunteer to Help Haiti
Apply Online for a Special Use License

Water Drops

Water Shortage Watch Keeping an Eye on Water Supply - Learn More

Up-to-the-Minute Weather Conditions... more

What You Can Do to Save Water... more

This Month in Photos

View restoration and water management images from around the District... more

Calendar

January 18
Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters
10 a.m., SFWMD B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach

January 25
Public Workshop for Central Everglades Planning Project (sponsored by the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force’s Working Group)
9 a.m., SFWMD B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach

February 1
South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Science Coordination Group Meeting
9 a.m., SFWMD B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach

February 2
Water Resources Advisory Commission Meeting
9 a.m., SFWMD B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach

February 3
Water Resources Advisory Commission Issues Workshop –
Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan
10 a.m., SFWMD B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach

February 8
Governing Board Workshop
11 a.m., TBD

February 9
Governing Board Meeting
9 a.m., TBD

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