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Stormwater Management In Your Community  
                                                                                                 February 2019
Lake Okeechobee Operating Schedule

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is developing a new Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule known as the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM). The purpose of this effort is to reevaluate and define operations for the Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule to take into account additional infrastructure that will soon be operational. Learn more at https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/LOSOM/
Maintenance Enhanced With Drones

Did you know that LWDD uses drones in its maintenance program and emergency response operations? Drone use is an efficient way to view the canals, rights-of-way and other infrastructure. You can read more about LWDD's use of unmanned aerial vehicles at http://www.lwdd.net/news/maintenance-enhanced-with-drones 
James M. Alderman
Annual Landowners' Meeting Update

During January's Annual Landowners' meeting, incumbent Jame M. Alderman was re-elected to a 3-year term on the Board of Supervisors. If you would like to know more about Supervisor Alderman and the other Board Supervisors, visit LWDD's website at  http://www.lwdd.net/board-of-supervisors.
Only Rain Down The Drain

Never pour or place hazardous chemicals such as paint, motor oil or prescription medications  in canals or storm drains. Surface water from these areas  can seep into drinking water supplies . For a list of approved disposal locations, visit the Solid Waste Authority's website at 
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