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E&NR Committee Archives

02/11 E&NRC Report Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format
(referenced documents will be posted shortly)

2010 Annual Report Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

11/10 E&NRC Report Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

10/10 E&NRC Report Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

09/10 E&NRC Report Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

07/10 E&NRC Report Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

02/10 E&NRC Report Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

2009 Annual Report Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

11/09 E&NRC Report Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

Environment & Natural Resources Committee:

2010 Annual Report Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

PURPOSE:  Preserve the environment upon which the ecosystems of Citrus County depends for the benefit of its citizens; Support educational efforts to promote conservation of our natural resources; encourage public policies that enable conservation and preservation of our natural heritage for future generations.

Past Accomplishments:

  • Contributed to development of SWFWMD Nutrient Remediation Workgroup reference booklet for lawn care by home owners,

  • Continued contributions to NRW efforts to educate public,

  • Educated the public via talks at meetings using SWFWMD Education,

  • Monitored the activities of the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority

Objectives:

  • Support "Local Sources First"; oppose proposals that are contrary;

  • Protect water resources (quantity) & water quality;

  • Protect both man and habitat (plants, animals) from toxic pollutants;

  • Support nuisance-noise abatement ordinances & activities;

  • Promote air quality measures;

  • Support tree preservation ordinances;

  • Support control & removal of large, unsightly billboards along public roads;

  • Support code enforcement related to local environmental issues (above).

  • Support cleanup of our waters: Kings Bay / Crystal River, Homosassa River, Chassahowitzka River and Nature Preserve, and related Springs.
HOT TOPICS:

Manatee Mortality

Watershed Management Plan for Citrus County Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

Fertilizer run off into
Florida’s waterways

“Springs as a Source of Nutrient Contamination”

“State ‘Water Czar’
idea resurfaces”
NOTE: The .pdf files will open in a new window… just close the window to return to this page
SPECIAL EDITORIAL

Our Water, Our Future
by Dan Hilliard

Part 1:  The state of
our State Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

Part 2:  The Law Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

Part 3:  The Regulators Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

Part 4:  The Impacts of Development Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format

Part 5:  Our Future Click on the link to view the document in .pdf format
Methodology to achieve these goals:
  • The Committee will work with other organizations, brief & question County and State officials from time to time, & publish positions and findings, as approved by the Council Executive Board;

  • Committee Members will attend & take part in various meetings where they can learn from, or educate, others regarding the issues that affect us all;

  • The Committee will from time to time report to the Council its status, progress & achievements, & seek from the Council advice, direction &, most importantly,

  • The Committee will research scientific results and technology available to support efforts to achieve the goals outlined previously.

Meeting Information: Last Friday of the Month, at 10:30 a.m., at Chairman, Gus Krayer’s home. Please contact us for additional information or directions. (Check calendar for any changes)

Contact Information:

Gus Krayer, Chairman
(352) 586-1558
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Last updated: May 3, 2011
Working to preserve the environment upon which the ecosystems of Citrus County depends for the benefit of its citizens