The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) announces the following public meeting to which all interested persons are invited:

The District will be providing an overview of the hydrologic conditions at the end of the summer rainy season (June-September), Hurricane Milton rainfall, the Alafia River Watershed, and how the District operated the Medard Reservoir before, during and after Hurricane Milton. The meeting will begin with an open house, where attendees can visit stations and speak with District or partner organizations staff about related topics. This will be followed by presentations from District staff and then there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions or give comments.

The meeting agenda is as follows:

6-7 p.m. Public Information Open House

Visit the following stations:

Alafia River Watershed

2024 Summer Wet Season/Hurricane Milton

Medard Reservoir, Dam & Structure

Medard Structure Operations Before, During and After Hurricane Milton

Hillsborough County

National Weather Service

7-8:30 p.m. Presentations begin, followed by public questions

1. Welcome

Amber Smith, Sr. Government Affairs Regional Manager, SWFWMD

2. 2024 Summer Wet Season

Tamera McBride, P.G., Hydrologic Data Manager, SWFWMD

3. Alafia River Watershed Overview

Terese Power, P.E., Engineering & Watershed Management Manager, SWFWMD

4. Medard Reservoir Operations Before, During and After Hurricane Milton

Patrick Casey, Lead Structure Operator, SWFWMD

5. Questions, facilitated by

Amber Smith, Sr. Government Affairs Regional Manager, SWFWMD

One or more Governing Board members may attend.

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, January 23, 2025, 6:00 8:30 p.m.

PLACE:

Durant High School Media Center, 4748 Cougar Path, Plant City, FL 33567

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: WaterMatters.org Boards, Meetings & Event Calendar;1(800)423-1476 (FL only) or (352)796-7211

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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: SWFWMD Human Resources Office Chief at 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) or 352-796-7211; TDD (FL only) 1-800-231-6103; or email to ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org).

For more information, you may contact: Amber.Smith@WaterMatters.org, (813) 467-7196

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