District releases draft SWIM plans for Apalachicola, St. Andrew bays

The Northwest Florida Water Management District has released its draft Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) plans for the Apalachicola River and Bay and St. Andrew Bay watersheds. These draft plans were prepared in accordance with section 373.453, F.S., and with funding assistance from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

The draft plans for Apalachicola River and Bay and St. Andrew Bay watersheds as well as updates on other SWIM plans can be found at https://nwfwp.sgssys.info/Water-Resources/Surface-Water-Improvement-and-Management/SWIM-Plan-Updates

SWIM plans are prepared to support protection and restoration of surface water quality and associated natural resources and public benefits. The plans support development and implementation of projects that address water resource issues from a watershed perspective.

It is requested that any comments be sent to SWIM@yopmail.com. The deadline for receipt of comments on these three draft SWIM plans is October 18, 2017.

If you have any difficulty accessing the plan, or if you have any questions, please contact Karen Kebart at Karen.Kebart@yopmail.com or (850) 539-5999.