South Florida Water Management District

10/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2024 15:10

Submit Written Comments for the 2024 Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan Update and Attend a Public Meeting

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is encouraging our partners, stakeholders and the public to provide written comments on the DRAFT 2024 Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan Update and attend the second public meeting.

The plan assesses current and projected water needs in the Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Planning Area through 2045. The planning area includes portions of Glades, Okeechobee and Highlands counties (generally northwest of Lake Okeechobee) and the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Brighton Reservation.

Read the draft document:

Submit written comments to:

  • Chad Brcka, Lower Kissimmee Basin Plan Manager
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Deadline: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

In addition, the SFWMD encourages you to join us for the second public meeting about the 2024 Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan Update.

Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Virtual Meeting via Zoom - Zoom Registration Link
Meeting Agenda

The presentation will be posted to the Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan webpage before the meeting begins.

The virtual meeting will be live streamed and recorded. At the conclusion of the meeting, the recording will be posted to the District's YouTube page. If you would like a copy of the recording, it can be provided upon request.

For more information on the South Florida Water Management District's Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan, please contact Chad Brcka at 561-682-2816 or [email protected].

We look forward to your participation and strongly encourage your input to ensure the water supply plan update addresses the needs of the region.