The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a virtual workshop Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. to collect public comment on the proposed minimum levels for Lake Angelo and Lake Denton in Highlands County.
Members of the public may register to join prior to the workshop at https://bit.ly/LakesAD. For telephone-only participation, dial 1-786-749-6127 and when prompted enter the conference ID: 837 425 385#.
During the workshop, District staff will review the technical basis for the recommended minimum levels for Lake Angelo and Lake Denton. The public will also have an opportunity to give comments and ask questions at the meeting. You may also submit comments through the webpage at WaterMatters.org/projects/mfls/lake-angelo-and-lake-denton-minimum-level-reevaluations.You’ll also find recommended minimum levels for Lakes Angelo and Denton summarized in draft reports.
All public comments are summarized and shared with the District’s Governing Board for its consideration. District staff anticipate presenting the recommended minimum levels for Lake Angelo and Lake Denton at the December 2025 or January 2026 Governing Board meeting. Governing Board meetings are open to the public, and brief oral comments are permitted on meeting agenda items.
The Florida Legislature requires the District to set MFLs for priority water bodies within the District. Minimum flows are established to prevent significant harm to streams and rivers from impacts associated with groundwater and surface water withdrawals, while minimum levels are established to prevent significant harm to lakes and wetlands. The District’s scientists use numerous tools to collect, develop and analyze data before recommending a minimum flow or level. Minimum flows and levels serve as guidelines for the District’s permitting programs and for development of water resource projects.
For questions regarding the recommended minimum flows and levels, please contact T.J. Venning, senior environmental scientist with the District’s Natural Systems and Restoration Bureau at (352) 269-5980. Written comments regarding the minimum levels are also welcome and can be submitted via mail or email no later than Nov. 30, to T.J. Venning, senior environmental scientist at 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 or TJ.Venning@WaterMatters.org.