The Southeast District Watershed Management and Planning (WMP) Program is managed by Chad Kennedy.  Phone: (561) 681-6706.  E-mail: William.C.Kennedy@dep.state.fl.us. Fax: (561) 681-6755.

The WMP program works cooperatively with federal, state and local agencies, industry representatives, non-profit organizations and other interested stakeholders in making recommendations relative to water quality and the protection of natural resources in connection with Florida restoration projects from the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes to Florida Bay.

• Biscayne Bay Regional Restoration Coordination Team

• Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)

• Kissimmee River Chain of Lakes Long Term Management Plan

• Lake Okeechobee

WMP Program Watershed Management Areas

• Lake Worth Lagoon

• Loxahatchee River

 

Intergovernmental Coordination

WMP staff assist in the coordination of efforts and provide technical guidance on environmental and water quality issues in the following areas.

• Development of Regional Impacts

• State Clearinghouse Reviews

• South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force

• Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC)

• RECOVER

• Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program

Helpful WMP Program Links

• FDEP - Water Resource Management / Environmental Assessment and Restoration

• Ecosummaries

• Information on Everglades Restoration

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

• South Florida Water Management District

WMP Program Contacts

• For questions or complaints, please contact Mr. Stan Ganthier at (561) 681-6759 or Stanley.Ganthier@dep.state.fl.us.

Southeast District Main Switchboard

(561) 681-6600

Map and Directions to the Southeast District Office

Mapping the Road to Watershed Restoration

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