Scheduled Events for: February 2025


Title Description Event Type
Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Meeting

DATE AND TIME:
Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:00 PM

LOCATION: 
Town of Jupiter Utilities Field Office
3133 Washington Street
Jupiter, FL 33458

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
For more information you may contact Jenny Cadet via email jcadet@sfwmd.gov or via phone at 561-682-6641.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: 
This is a public meeting to discuss and consider Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative (LRPI) business, including current and future projects and activities. 

Since its inception in 2000, the LRPI has guided regional watershed restoration projects within northeastern Palm Beach County and southern Martin County. The LRPI is a multi-agency partnership between the South Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Florida Park Service), Friends of the Loxahatchee River, Jupiter Inlet District, Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District, Martin County, Palm Beach County, South Indian River Water Control District, Town of Jupiter, and Village of Tequesta. 

Members of the public are invited to attend and provide public comment. 

One or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend this meeting. No Governing Board action will be taken. The agenda will be posted to the District’s website, SFWMD.gov/meetings, seven days prior to the meeting. Or, you can contact Jenny Cadet, via phone at 561-682-6641, or via email at jcadet@sfwmd.gov or visit www.LRPI.us.

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 seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting Molly Brown, District Clerk, via email at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. 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).

 

Public Meeting
Governing Board Meeting

DATE AND TIME: 
Thursday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m.

LOCATION: 
SFWMD Headquarters
B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Members of the public may also participate and provide public comment via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use.

Zoom Registration Link

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
For more information you may contact Molly Brown at mobrown@sfwmd.gov.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED:  
The Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District will discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters.

The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes. 

The agenda containing information on this meeting will be posted to the District’s website SFWMD.gov/meetings, seven days prior to the meeting.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. 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). 

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued. 

 

Public Meeting
2025 Update for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan – Workshop #1

DATE AND TIME: 
Friday, February 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION:
SFWMD Miami Field Station
Conference Room
9001 NW 58th Street
Miami, FL 33178

This workshop is in-person only. Remote viewing and participation will not be available.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
For more information you may contact Nicole Cortez via phone at 561-682-2597 or via email at ncortez@sfwmd.gov.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: 
This in-person workshop will bring together key stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and provide early feedback on the 2025 update for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan (Plan), with a focus on the counties in the Lower East Coast (LEC), including Monroe, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties. The workshop will also serve as an opportunity to explore valuable tools, resources, and information, including the latest Resilient Florida Program updates from the State of Florida, and to ensure the Plan update reflects the diverse needs and priorities of our local communities.

All interested stakeholders and the public are invited to attend and participate in this workshop.

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 Nicole Cortez via phone at 561-682-2597 or via email at ncortez@sfwmd.gov, seven days prior to the meeting.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this forum is asked to advise the agency at least seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. 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).

22nd Annual Public Meeting on the Long -Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals for the Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins

DATE AND TIME:
Monday, February 24, 2025, 9:00 AM

LOCATION:
SFWMD Headquarters
B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Members of the public may also participate and provide public comment via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use.
Zoom Registration Link

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
For more information contact Robert Shuford at 561-682-2155 or via email at rshufor@sfwmd.gov.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 
This public regulatory meeting is scheduled to provide findings and updates of the projects designed to improve the water quality of runoff flowing into the Everglades Protection Area. 

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

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Robert Shuford via phone at 561-682-2155 or via email at rshufor@sfwmd.gov, seven days prior to the 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 seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. 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).

 

Public Meeting
2025 Update for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan – Workshop #2

DATE AND TIME: 
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 
Robert Morgade Library
Anderson Community Room
5851 SE Community Drive
Stuart, FL 34997

This workshop is in-person only. Remote viewing and participation will not be available. 

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
For more information you may contact Nicole Cortez via phone at 561-682-2597 or via email at ncortez@sfwmd.gov.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: 
This in-person workshop will bring together key stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and provide early feedback on the 2025 update for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan (Plan), with a focus on the counties in the Upper East Coast (UEC), including Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. The workshop will also serve as an opportunity to explore valuable tools, resources, and information, including the latest Resilient Florida Program updates from the State of Florida, and to ensure the Plan update reflects the diverse needs and priorities of our local communities.

All interested stakeholders and the public are invited to attend and participate in this workshop.

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 Nicole Cortez via phone at 561-682-2597 or via email at ncortez@sfwmd.gov, seven days prior to the meeting.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this forum is asked to advise the agency at least seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. 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).

2025 Update for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan – Workshop #3

DATE AND TIME: 
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1:30 p.m.

LOCATION: 
Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District
Conference Room
27701 Bonita Grande Drive
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

This workshop is in-person only. Remote viewing and participation will not be available.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
For more information you may contact Nicole Cortez via phone at 561-682-2597 or via email at ncortez@sfwmd.gov.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: 
This in-person workshop will bring together key stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and provide early feedback on the 2025 update for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan (Plan), with a focus on the counties in the Southwest Coast (SWC), including, Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry counties. The workshop will also serve as an opportunity to explore valuable tools, resources, and information, including the latest Resilient Florida Program updates from the State of Florida, and to ensure the Plan update reflects the diverse needs and priorities of our local communities.

All interested stakeholders and the public are invited to attend and participate in this workshop.

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 Nicole Cortez via phone at 561-682-2597 or via email at ncortez@sfwmd.gov, seven days prior to the meeting.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this forum is asked to advise the agency at least seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. 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).

Big Cypress Basin Board Meeting

DATE AND TIME: 
Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

LOCATION:
Collier County Board of County Commissioners Chambers 
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor 
Naples, FL 34112 

Members of the public may also participate and provide public comment via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use.

Zoom Registration Link

CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information you may contact Lisa Koehler at lkoehler@sfwmd.gov.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED:
This is a public meeting of the Big Cypress Basin Board to discuss and consider activities impacting the Big Cypress Basin of the South Florida Water Management District. The Big Cypress Basin Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.

A copy of the agenda and additional information may be obtained by contacting Lisa Koehler at lkoehler@sfwmd.gov, or at SFWMD.gov/Meetings, seven days prior to the meeting.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. 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).  

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

 

Big Cypress Basin Board