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Florida, United States

The Natural Systems & Restoration Bureau is responsible for water quality and natural system water resource management activities, including the development and implementation of restoration projects to improve resource conditions. The bureau includes the Business Support, Environmental Flows and Levels (EFL) and Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) sections.The Business Support Section supports staff, administers the operating budget and supports Governing Board-funded projects and programs.The EFL section establishes scientifically-defensible minimum flows and levels (MFLs) on lakes, wetlands, aquifers and flowing systems based on a Governing Board adopted priority list. The section also develops and implements water quality modeling, data analysis programs and management plans in support of the District’s surface water resource management goals. The SWIM Section identifies priority water bodies within the District and implements plans to improve them in accordance with the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act created by the state legislature in 1987. Plans implemented for these priority water bodies include the design and construction of habitat restoration and water quality improvement projects, which are consistent with the rules established by the Department of Environmental Protection. SWIM staff also serves as District representatives and technical advisors to three National Estuary Programs and other boards.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program was created by the legislature in 1987. The program is administered through the Natural Systems & Restoration Bureau, which is responsible for many of the District's water quality and natural systems initiatives. The District currently has 12 SWIM priority water bodies: Tampa Bay, Rainbow River, Crystal River/Kings Bay, Lake Panasoffkee, Charlotte Harbor, Lake Tarpon, Lake Thonotosassa, Winter Haven Chain of Lakes, Sarasota Bay, Weeki Wachee River, Chassahowitzka River and Homosassa River. The list of priority water bodies is updated periodically to reflect changes in the health of individual water bodies.The SWIM program evaluates priority water bodies, identifies potential problems and implements projects to sustain good water quality throughout west-central Florida. The District and its partners have implemented projects which have provided water quality treatment of more than 210,000 acres of watershed.Over the years, Florida's expansive growth increases have altered or eliminated many natural plant and animal habitats. These habitats play a significant role in the states economy by influencing the commercial fishing, recreational and tourism industries. The SWIM program focuses on improving and protecting these natural systems. Since 1987, the SWIM program has restored over 13,000 acres of freshwater, estuarine, and upland habitat.

Project Manager for the Lake Hancock projects and Program Manager of the Cooperative Funding Initiative.

Project Manager of the Lake Hancock projects. Managed water supply and conservation projects.

Managed water quality and natural systems restoration projects.

Managed water quality and natural systems restoration projects.

Brooksville, Fl

Manage small business that specializes in directed and valet parking services.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

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