Big Cypress Basin Board
The Big Cypress Basin is one of two major watershed basins within the South Florida Water Management District's 16-county region. The Basin includes Collier County and part of Monroe County.
The Big Cypress Basin Board sets the Basin regional policy, budget and millage rate. Members of the Basin Board, like members of the SFWMD Governing Board, are unpaid citizen volunteers appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. They generally serve three-year terms. A Governing Board member residing in the Big Cypress Basin (or appointed by the Governing Board Chair) serves as the Basin Board's Chair.
The Basin Board typically meets once every quarter, unless otherwise announced. Meetings are open to the public.
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Big Cypress Basin Board Members
Marielle Kitchener
Vice Chairwoman
Term: 6/2017 - 3/2020
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: mkitchener@sfwmd.gov
Area Represented: Collier County
Appointed by: Governor Rick Scott
Original Appointment: June 2013
Education:
- B.S., Environmental Science – Alabama A&M University
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
Operations Manager and Environmental Specialist, Turrell, Hall & Associates, Inc.
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
- Florida Association of Environmental Professionals
Daniel F. Waters
Term: 6/2017 - 3/2020
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: dwaters@sfwmd.gov
Area Represented: Collier County
Appointed by: Governor Rick Scott
Education:
- B.S., Civil Engineering – University of Florida
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
Senior Project Manager, Peninsula Engineering
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
- Board Member, Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust
- Florida Engineering Society
- American Water Resources Association