WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today initiated a rule-making process and asked for the public's input in amending rules to support water quality improvements in the Northern Everglades, which includes the Lake Okeechobee Watershed and the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee River watersheds and estuaries.
"The South Florida Water Management District is dedicated to working closely with communities and stakeholders as we work to support water quality improvements in the Northern Everglades," said SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett. "Engaging with the public and stakeholders is central to our mission, and we are looking forward to gathering input from the public as we develop draft rules to support water quality."