Scheduled Events for: May 2024


Title Description Event Type
Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area Project Update

DATE AND TIME: 
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 1:00 PM

LOCATION: 
Members of the public may 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 Jenna Bobsein, via phone at 561-682-6771, or via email at jebobsei@sfwmd.gov

AGENDA:
Meeting Agenda

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: 
The South Florida Water Management District will be providing an update on the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area project.

The project is a regional water quality improvement effort intended to reduce total phosphorus (TP) loads from priority areas of the Lake Okeechobee watershed, thereby assisting the state in achieving its Lake Okeechobee total maximum daily load goals and the objectives of the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program.

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 Jenna Bobsein, via phone at 561-682-6771, or via email at jebobsei@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 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
C-44 Project Area Site Visit

DATE:
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 1:00 PM

LOCATION:
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Directions from I-95: take exit 102, CR 713 (High Meadows Avenue), turn left at CR 714 (Martin Hwy) and follow to Citrus Boulevard, turn left at Citrus Blvd (Hwy 726) and follow for approximately 9.1 miles to project entrance on the right.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
For more information, you may contact Kathryn LaMartina, via phone at 772-678-9872, or via email at klamart@sfwmd.gov.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED:
Members of the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board may visit the C-44 Project Area for individual site briefings.

Members of the public interested in attending the site visit may contact Kathryn LaMartina, via phone at 772-678-9872, or via email at klamart@sfwmd.gov. Members of the public must provide their own ground transportation in order to participate.  

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: Molly Brown at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. The agenda 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 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).

Reception

DATE AND TIME: 
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6:00 P.M.

LOCATION: 
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
890 NE Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
For more information, you may contact Molly Brown via phone at 561-682-6072 or via email at mobrown@sfwmd.gov.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: 
Members of the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board may attend a reception open to the public. There is no cost for the public to attend, and free parking is available. 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 email Molly Brown at mobrown@sfwmd.gov

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

 

Governing Board Meeting

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

LOCATION: 
Indian River State College Chastain Campus
Building C, Susan H. Johnson Auditorium
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
Members of the public may also view the meeting via Vimeo, a media technology free for the public to use.
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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. 

 

Governing Board
Community Meeting #1 for the Indian River Lagoon South Project

DATE AND TIME:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION:
Indian River State College
Kight Center
3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34981

CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information contact Kathy LaMartina via phone at 772-678-9872 or via email at klamart@sfwmd.gov.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED:
An Open House on the Indian River Lagoon South will take place. Staff from the South Florida Water Management District will be available to answer questions. This meeting is in-person. No formal presentation will take place during this meeting. The SFWMD encourages public and stakeholder input.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by visiting the SFWMD’s website at SFWMD.gov/Meetings, seven days prior to the meeting or contact Kathy LaMartina via phone at 772-678-9872 or via email at klamart@sfwmd.gov.

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
Community Meeting #2 for the Indian River Lagoon South Project

DATE AND TIME:
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION:
City of Stuart
City Hall
121 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994

CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information contact Kathy LaMartina via phone at 772-678-9872 or via email at klamart@sfwmd.gov.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED:
An Open House on the Indian River Lagoon South will take place. Staff from the South Florida Water Management District will be available to answer questions. This meeting is in-person. No formal presentation will take place during this meeting. The SFWMD encourages public and stakeholder input.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by visiting the SFWMD’s website at SFWMD.gov/Meetings, seven days prior to the meeting or contact Kathy LaMartina via phone at 772-678-9872 or via email at klamart@sfwmd.gov.

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
Resiliency Coordination Forum

DATE AND TIME:
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 9:00 AM

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

Members of the public may also view the meeting via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use.
Zoom Registration Link

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
For more information, you may contact Yvette Bonilla via phone at 561-682-6286 or via email at ybonilla@sfwmd.gov.

WEBPAGE
Webpage for the Resiliency Coordination Forum

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: 
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to enhancing regional coordination and reinforcing partnership opportunities by holding proactive discussions, leveraging technical knowledge, and exchanging information. This is a forum to engage partners on expanding understanding about the impacts of changing climate conditions on water resources and fostering a constructive environment to discuss tangible asset level solutions.

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

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Yvette Bonilla via phone at 561-682-6286 or via email at ybonilla@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).

 

Public Meeting