EDC Meeting this Tuesday - Update by SFWMD on Deering Estate Flow-Way Project

Community Outreach Meeting

South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to present an update on the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project - Phase 1, Deering Estate Flow-Way Project

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, March 15th at 8:00 a.m.

TOPIC: Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project - Phase 1

Deering Estate Flow-Way Project

SPEAKER: Ed Hernandez, Director of the South Florida Water Management District

The Deering Estate Flow-Way Project is an investment of nearly $4.2 million. This project will:

•           Restore water to the historic Cutler Creek.

•           Result in a more natural overland flow of water.

•           Redistribute excess freshwater runoff.

To be held at Economic Development Council (EDC) at the offices at

900 Perrine Avenue

Palmetto Bay, Florida 33157

305-378-9470

CLICK HERE for a direct link to the office SFWMD web site info on the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project – Phase 1, Deering Estate Flow-way Component

The project is expected to be completed by May 2011.

Meeting starts promptly at 8:00 a.m.