Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Department of Environmental Protection announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: February 26, 2009, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Lake County Agriculture Center, Auditorium, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, Florida 32778
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Upper Ocklawaha River Basin TMDL Working Group was formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues related to the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin TMDLs, including development, allocation, and implementation of the TMDLs. The focus of the meeting will be a discussion of the results of the first annual project update report and methods for crediting non-structural BMPs and education efforts. A presentation will be given by SJRWMD on developing minimum flows and levels for basin lakes and permitting water withdrawals.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Mary Paulic, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Watershed Monitoring Section, MS 3525, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 or by calling her at (850)245-8560.
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 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ms. Mary Paulic at (850)245-8560. 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).