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
Charlette Roman
Chair
Term: 6/2017 - 3/2021
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: croman@sfwmd.gov
Appointed by: Governor Ron DeSantis
Original Appointment: April 2019
Education:
- B.A. Communications – Loyola University
- M.A. Business Management - Webster University
- U.S. Army War College
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
Retired Colonel, U.S. Army
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
- Council Member, Marco Island City Council
- Member, Collier Citizens Council
- Founding Board Member, Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance
- Past Commissioner, Collier County Planning Commission-At-Large Environmental Seat
- Past Chair and Board Member, Marco Island Planning Board
- Past Member Board of Directors, Marco Island Civic Association
- Past Member Board of Directors, Marco Island Taxpayers Association
- Past 1000-hour Volunteer, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Past President, The Friends of Tigertail Beach
- Past STEM Coordinator & Environmental Issues Chair, Marco Island AAUW Chapter
- Past Volunteer, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Marielle Nageon de Lestang
Vice Chair
Term: 6/2017 - 3/2020
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: mnageond@sfwmd.gov
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
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
Vacant
Term: TBD
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: TBD
Appointed by: Governor Ron DeSantis
Education:
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
TBD
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
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Vacant
Term: TBD
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: TBD
Appointed by: Governor Ron DeSantis
Education:
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
TBD
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
Print Vacant profile [PDF]
Vacant
Term: TBD
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: TBD
Appointed by: Governor Ron DeSantis
Education:
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
TBD
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
Print Vacant profile [PDF]