[PDF] Caloosahatchee River (C-43) West Basin Storage Reservoir

Where is SFWMD located?

The portion within populated Broward County starts at the US-27 and I-75 highway interchange. Due, in part, to the convergence of three WCAs, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has a complex set of water control structures including, S-141, S- 142, S-34, and G-123, northwest near the US-27 and I-75 interchange.

What is the South Florida Water Management District (SWMD)?

Caloosahatchee River (C-43) West Basin Storage Reservoir The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and largest of the state’s five water management districts.

What will the SFWMD's results tell us about TP?

Currently, the SFWMD is investigating the entire basin as part of the Water Preserve Area Feasibility Study (S. Kone, personal communication) and their results should assist in understanding potential TP sources, fate, and transport mechanisms.

What is the SFWMD’s intent to generate revenue?

This revenue will cover the appraised land value for purchase price of the bank site, all staff costs and an additional amount. The SFWMD intent is to utilize all of this revenue to acquire, restore and manage additional priority lands, resulting in a net gain in wetland resources for the region.