Comment period on Regional Water Supply Plan planning documents extended to Aug. 17

News Release

The public comment period on the 2015 "Regional Water Supply Plan ":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/documents/plans/RWSP/ (RWSP) has been extended to Aug. 17, 2015. The time extension will provide additional opportunity for the public to review and comment on the documents.

The District's Regional Water Supply Plan assesses the projected water demands and potential sources of water to meet demands over a 20-year period. The Plan is updated every five years, in accordance with Florida Statutes.

The RWSP provides a framework for future water management decisions in the District and demonstrates how water demands can be met through a combination of alternative water sources, fresh groundwater and water conservation measures. The District's first RWSP was published in 2001. The District updates the RWSP with significant public comment to ensure all stakeholders with the opportunity for input.

The draft RWSP is available for public review and comment at "WaterMatters.org/RWSP":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/documents/plans/RWSP/.

For more details, please call George Schlutermann, P.G. at the District Headquarters at 1-800-423-1476, ext. 4212.