4625656, 40B-8.011 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 4625656

Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Division:

Suwannee River Water Management District

Chapter:

MINIMUM FLOWS AND LEVELS

Overview

RULE:

40B-8.011

Policy and Purpose

The Suwannee River Water Management District announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:

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The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and to receive public comment early in the process of setting MFLs.  The Withlacoochee River, for MFL purposes, is defined as the portion of the river from the Florida-Georgia state line, downstream to the Suwannee River near the Suwannee River State Park.
Florida Statutes require that MFLs (water levels and flows designed to prevent significant harm to water resources) be established for water bodies.  The Suwannee River Water Management District is gathering technical data and information to develop the MFLs for the Withlacoochee River and associated springs.  For a map of the Withlacoochee River area, visit www.mysuwanneeriver.com
MFLs help in the water supply planning process and in determining water availability for consumptive use purposes.  In addition, they will provide guidance in making water use and permitting decisions; ensure sufficient water resources for the public and ecosystems; protect wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat; and provide protection of water resources for navigation and recreation.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: John Good at 386.362.1001 or 800.226-1066 (Florida only)

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/21/2007 Vol. 33/38

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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