Welcome to SFWMD web conferencing using Web Boards. We are committed to providing the public with the ability to participate online in discussion forums or in real-time interactive sessions on subjects that are important to the many communities that we serve. With these Web Bulletin Boards, we are able to bring individuals together who are geographically dispersed to solve problems, pursue common interests, and provide review and comments. Our goal is to foster communication globally or locally among people with common interests whether their background is professional, civic, or social. Web Boards can be used anywhere, any time with the use of a web browser.
In order to better understand the use of Web Boards, please click on the Usage Guidelines link below. You may still want to review the Participating in Conferences page to help you better understand the interaction of you the user and Web Boards. It is of vital importance that you are familiar with Florida Sunshine Law Requirements and the Florida Public Records Law before using any of the boards or conferences listed below. If you are experienced in the use of Web Conferencing, please choose one of our Boards below and proceed.
This Web Board is set up to assist in the Peer Review of the RESOPS Model as being used in the River of Grass Phase 1 Planning Project. It serves as a repository to allow the Panelists (technical experts providing the review) to submit their comments regarding the documentation and model approach towards the Project. It also allows the District to disseminate information about this review to the general public who, in turn, can closely follow the development of the review. The public can also post comments while they monitor the progress of the review. Discussions among Panelists and the general public relating to this Peer Review are limited to public workshop and, as necessary, at predetermined posted teleconferences.
J)The Loxahatchee Impoundment Landscape Assessment The Loxahatchee Impoundment Landscape Assessment facility or LILA is a physical model of the Everglades. This living laboratory is located on the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. LILA is a facility designed to help scientists, engineers and the general public better understand the effects of flowing water on the soil, plant and wildlife communities of the Everglades. The purpose of this web board is to facilitate an exchange of information between the researchers and managers, and provide a forum for the public to follow the development of the project.
I) C-139 Regional Feasibility Study Project Web Board This Web Board has been set up to assist in disseminating information and Documents to interested parties within the C-139 Basin Region. It will also be used to receive for consideration, interested parties' comments related to the Study documents. While we will continue with on-site meetings and interactions with interested parties, this Web Board will be used as another tool to disseminate information and receive comments related to the Study.
H)River Watershed Protection Plans (Northern Everglades) The Draft River Watershed Protection Plans for the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie River Watersheds have been developed in response to the 2007 Florida State legislation, which authorized the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program [Section 373.4595, Florida Statutes]. Comments may be submitted via the website or mail to Pinar Balci, c/o SFWMD, MS 7640, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
G)South Florida Environmental Report Web Board The Public Comment period on the draft 2010SFER - Volume 1 is now closed. Panel findings and recommendations can be viewed on WebBoard 2. The South Florida Environmental Report includes information on Lake Okeechobee, the Kissimmee River and Coastal Ecosystems.
F)Water for the Natural System Technical Document Peer Reviews This web board serves as a nexus of communication between independent scientific peer review panelists, stakeholders and SFWMD staff. It provides the public with the opportunity to observe and participate in the review of the technical documents, data, modeling and assumptions used to draft rules that will protect natural system waters. Scientific peer review panels are convened to review technical information used to support the establishment of a minimum flow and level or a water reservation rule. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this process and may ask questions or present relevant scientific data to the peer review panelist during their evaluations. All such comments will be included in the rule development record.
E)C-139 Basin Technical Working Group The C-139 Basin Technical Working Group and its associated Web Board were developed in order to address the technical issues relating to this basin's compliance with Rule 40E-63 and the overlying statutory requirements of the Everglades Forever Act. Since most of these detailed technical discussions do not lend themselves to the general public workshops, this forum allows a more focused interaction between scientific and engineering experts to provide feedback regarding technical aspects of the Rule. Participation in the Working Group is not limited, but we ask that comments and responses are technically based.
D)Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Peer Review Web Board This Web Board is set up to assist in the review of components of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. The Web Board will display drafts of KCOL components, serving as a repository for collaborators and other interested parties to exchange information and develop their collective review of these products.
C)Public Input related to Long-Term Climate Patterns Modeling for system-wide or regional response may consider complex interactions between watersheds and combinations of hydrologic, land use and environmental conditions that are typically not considered in the design of individual projects. Drought and flooding events selected for modeling projects depend on the benefits and level of protection desired by the clients/stakeholders as well as the costs and estimated damages. Projects are designed to achieve a suitable balance among expected risks, benefits and costs. You can help us achieve the most suitable balance. Please review our research. If you are a stakeholder, an interested resident, a scientist or researcher--please share your comments and concerns with us, and with each other. Your participation helps ensure no perspective is overlooked. Additional materials can be found at the Long-Term Forecasts web page.
B)Groundwater Peer Review. This Web Board is set up to assist in the peer review of Subregional Ground Water Models. Currently peer reviews have been conducted or are begin conducted for the following models:
Lower East Coast subRegional (LECsR) Model East Central Florida Transient (ECFT) Model Lower West Coast Floridan Aquifer (LWCFAS) Model
The Web Board serves as a repository to allow Panelists to submit their comments on the documentation and to distribute documents such as the Draft and Final Peer Review Reports. It also allows the District to disseminate information about this review, and it allows the general public to closely follow the development of the review. Discussions among Panelists relating to this Peer Review shall occur only during the public workshop and at predetermined, posted teleconferences.
A)Technical Oversight Committee The Technical Oversight Committee (TOC) originated from the Settlement Agreement of July 11, 1991 as a mechanism for technical review and conflict resolution to support the Everglades Program begun by the Agreement and continued in the 1994 Everglades Forever Act (373.4592 F.S.). Read more about the Technical Oversight Committee.
Other Boards and Discussions
(Please note, the Web Boards below are older, and may not be actively in use.)
Peer Review of the SFWMM This Web Board is set up to assist in the review of the South Florida Water Management Model (SFWMM) version 5.5. It is intended to facilitate communication among the members of the Panel Review Team and to enable their interaction out in the open. The Web Board allows panel members to exchange information and develop their collective review of the model. The final product of the model review is a Final Report by the Panel Review Team. The findings and recommendations of the Final Report will be considered by the South Florida Water Management District for incorporation into the SFWMM model documentation.
Environmental Database
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Northern Everglades
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