Just got this from Andrea...... Dave
Dear Neighbors, I thought you might be interested in knowing about this workshop, as the potential for growth around the Wekiva Parkway was what triggered all the fuss about septic systems in the Wekiva Study Area.
Andrea
Please join the City of Apopka in conjunction with Orange County to participate in a public workshop to help direct future growth around the proposed Wekiva Parkway Interchange.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
6:30-8:30 pm
Wolf Lake Middle School, 1725 West Ponkan Rd.
Public workshop is open to all interested parties
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Web Site
Here is some info from Andrea, thanks for keeping us posted.... Dave
Hey neighbors,
As you know, last year, “The Sludge Report” was launched via e-mail in the Wekiva Study Area. We are pleased to tell you that the Sludge Report is now an official web site. Please check it out. www.thesludgereport.org. We will be updating it on a continual basis, and for so many reasons, it’s going to be an extremely active legislative session, so check it often. Contributions and suggestions for improving our site are welcome. There is a “contact us” button you should feel free to use. Or, just call me or e-mail me like you always did before. J
Andrea
Hey neighbors,
As you know, last year, “The Sludge Report” was launched via e-mail in the Wekiva Study Area. We are pleased to tell you that the Sludge Report is now an official web site. Please check it out. www.thesludgereport.org. We will be updating it on a continual basis, and for so many reasons, it’s going to be an extremely active legislative session, so check it often. Contributions and suggestions for improving our site are welcome. There is a “contact us” button you should feel free to use. Or, just call me or e-mail me like you always did before. J
Andrea
Thursday, February 4, 2010
INFO FROM ANDREA
I got this from Andrea, this is good information.... Dave
The EPA has proposed a new rule regarding Numeric Nutrient Criteria (NNC) for Florida’s waters. You can read the rule and supporting documentation at http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/rules/florida/.
The EPA is holding a public meeting for the new rule on Wednesday, February 17 from 1:00pm to 10:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal. In order to attend and make comments at this meeting you are encouraged to register at the link above.
The DEP is also holding a public meeting on the issue 8:30am-12:30pm Tuesday, February 23rd at the Wyndham Orlando Resort.
We are very concerned about these new water quality regulations. The economic impacts from the proposed regulations will be devastating and far outweigh any environmental benefits. EPA is rushing into rulemaking that is not scientifically based and will result in higher operating and cleanup costs that may not be effective in producing healthier, ecologically sound surface waters.
We have prepared a draft statement (below) you may wish to send to the EPA, the DEP and Governor Charlie Crist. Of course please change or write something different to most accurately reflect your opinion on the subject.
You may submit your comments to the EPA online here (click Submit A Comment next to the rule), to the DEP by emailing eric.shaw@dep.state.fl.us and to Governor Crist by emailing charlie.crist@myflorida.com. When you send them, please copy us (fred.brummer@ocfl.net and sarah.fowler@ocfl.net) in order that we can submit a statement that includes the number of comments you have sent.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Thank you,
Sarah Fowler
Aide to Commissioner Fred Brummer
Board of County Commissioners
201 S Rosalind Avenue, 5th floor
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 836-5850
sarah.fowler@ocfl.net
The EPA has proposed a new rule regarding Numeric Nutrient Criteria (NNC) for Florida’s waters. You can read the rule and supporting documentation at http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/rules/florida/.
The EPA is holding a public meeting for the new rule on Wednesday, February 17 from 1:00pm to 10:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal. In order to attend and make comments at this meeting you are encouraged to register at the link above.
The DEP is also holding a public meeting on the issue 8:30am-12:30pm Tuesday, February 23rd at the Wyndham Orlando Resort.
We are very concerned about these new water quality regulations. The economic impacts from the proposed regulations will be devastating and far outweigh any environmental benefits. EPA is rushing into rulemaking that is not scientifically based and will result in higher operating and cleanup costs that may not be effective in producing healthier, ecologically sound surface waters.
We have prepared a draft statement (below) you may wish to send to the EPA, the DEP and Governor Charlie Crist. Of course please change or write something different to most accurately reflect your opinion on the subject.
You may submit your comments to the EPA online here (click Submit A Comment next to the rule), to the DEP by emailing eric.shaw@dep.state.fl.us and to Governor Crist by emailing charlie.crist@myflorida.com. When you send them, please copy us (fred.brummer@ocfl.net and sarah.fowler@ocfl.net) in order that we can submit a statement that includes the number of comments you have sent.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Thank you,
Sarah Fowler
Aide to Commissioner Fred Brummer
Board of County Commissioners
201 S Rosalind Avenue, 5th floor
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 836-5850
sarah.fowler@ocfl.net
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