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May 2013

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CHAIRMAN’S
MESSAGE
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Daniel O'Keefe
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.

May District Governing Board

Florida's 2013 legislative session ended earlier this month, with notable support in the legislative budget for Everglades restoration and water resource initiatives throughout the state. At our May meeting, the Governing Board was updated on highlights in the state’s 2014 budget, which, notably, includes $70 million for Everglades Restoration... more

SFWMD Water Levels Positioned Well for NWS Forecast of 'Average' Wet Season

With the latest official forecast calling for an average 2013 wet season, water levels across 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys are positioned to provide adequate water supply for residents and the environment, the South Florida Water Management District and the National Weather Service reported May 16 at a joint briefing... more

SFWMD Launches Review of West Coast Region for Land Assessment

As part of its ongoing comprehensive land assessment, the South Florida Water Management District is evaluating agency lands in the West Coast Assessment Region, which includes parts of Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties... more

In the News

Purple Prevails During Water Reuse Week
Florida Water Star Shines in South Florida

Water Drops

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

What you can do to Save Water... more
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This Month in Photos

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

Calendar

May 22
Long-Term Plan Quarterly Communication Meeting
9 a.m., SFWMD B-1 Storch Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach

West Coast Region Land Assessment Public Workshop
10 a.m., SFWMD Lower West Coast Service Center, 2301 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

May 27
Memorial Day
SFWMD offices closed

May 30
Kissimmee/Okeechobee Region Land Assessment Public Workshop
10 a.m., SFWMD St. Cloud Field Station, 3800 Old Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud

May 31
Lake Belt Mitigation Committee Meeting
10 a.m., SFWMD B-1 Storch Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach

Kissimmee/Okeechobee Region Land Assessment Public Workshop
10 a.m., SFWMD Okeechobee Service Center, 3800 N.W. 16th Blvd., Suite A, Okeechobee

June 6
Water Resources Advisory Commission Meeting
9 a.m., SFWMD B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach

June 12
Governing Board Workshop
1 p.m., Biscayne National Park, 9700 S.W. 328 St., Homestead

June 13
Governing Board Meeting
9 a.m., Village of Key Biscayne Council Chambers, 560 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne

June 14
Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Workshop
10 a.m., SFWMD Lower West Coast Service Center, 2301 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

June 17
Water Resources Advisory Commission Recreation Issues Workshop
5 p.m., SFWMD B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach

June 19
Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters
10 a.m., SFWMD B-1 Storch Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach

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