Lorida Audubon Collection - Records
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Letter, John T. Mitchell to Joh Fumero, "Intentional blockage of Surface Water Flows", February 4, 1998
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
A letter describing how 101 Ranch, Inc. has blocked and impounded surface water drainage from the ordway-Whittell Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary, owned by the Audubon Society.
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Report, Status of the Ordway-Whitten Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary's Drainage Problem, January 16, 1998
Paul N. Gray
The Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary has a neighboring ranch actively blocking all southward water flow and impounding the water on the Sanctuary. This ongoing drainage problem floods the Sanctuary so deeply that the federally and state endangered population of Florida Grasshopper Sparrows have not successfully reproduced in the past 3 years. El Nino weather patterns have produced so much precipitation this year that presently, the Sanctuary is not suitable for the upcoming breeding season in March. for more than two years, Audubon has worked with State and Federal Agencies to re-establish southward water flow but has no on-the-ground results to date. Therefore, Audubon presently has two options: 1) allow the drainage problem to continue this year, probably creating a fourth consecutive failed breeding season, or 2) breach the dike that blocks water flow, releasing excess water, and giving the sparrows a better chance to breed. Option 1 risks the sparrow and Audubon's purpose for having the Sanctuary; option 2 puts Audubon at risk with government agencies and neighbors who will receive this water. A third option-emergency agency intervention-is being vigorously pursued and agencies have been notified of our predicament, with the request for emergency action. in this document, I outline the history of the problem and offer support for a recommendation that Audubon follow option 2 if option 3 does not materialize.
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Letter, Farmers to Paul Gray Threatening Legal Action, January 12, 1998
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
A letter from local farmers to Paul Gray threatening a lawsuit if he breaks the dike between Audubon and the 101 Ranch.
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101 Ranch Maps
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Black-and-white aerial, topographic, and plat maps of the 101 Ranch.
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Haynes Maps - Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary, 1998
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Includes an enlarged plat showing relationship of Indian Hammock and Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary, a topographic map, a 1998 map of Haynes' property, an aerial photograph, and a map showing the National Audubon's Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary to other proposed or existing conservation lands.
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Emails, Drainage Problem Correction, December 2, 1997
Paul N. Gray
Email correspondence from Paul Gray to Norm about the drainage problem correction.
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Fax, Paul N. Gray to Len Lindahl, Fish Slough and Seven-Mile Slough Study, August 22, 1997
Paul N. Gray
A letter encouraging more exploration and research into a mutual solution for the drainage situation.
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Review of the Economic Components of State Water Policy, April 1997
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Although the basic concepts of Florida's water policies do not need to be changed; the policies do not provide sufficient economic incentives for developing alternative supplies and resolving serious conflicts. Improvements to existing water supply development and funding mechanisms are needed in order to achieve affordable and sustainable water supplies and protect the environment.
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Statements, Mediation Agreement Concerning Surface Water Management Problems within the Watershed Encompassing Northwest Okeechobee County, December 17, 1996
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
This includes statements of common ground between South Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Okeechobee County, the Nature Conservancy, Coquina Water Control District, National Audubon Society, David Durando, Glenn Harvey, R.N. Kobelgard III, Triple A Ranch, 101 Ranch, Harvey Thomas, Mike Powell and Tiger Cattle Company.
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Report, Estimates of Water Flow Needs of the Military Grade, August 1, 1996
Paul N. Gray
A report by Paul Gray, Manager of the Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary about the water flow needs north of the Military Grade.
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Letter, Paul N. Gray to Gary Ritter, May 29, 1996
Paul N. Gray
Letter proposing a mitigation project for the military grade redirection to Sevenmile Slough.
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Report, Proposed Mitigation Work on Fish Slough in Conjunction with the National Audubon Society's Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary, 1996
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
A report suggesting purchase of land and action to mitigate drainage in the Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary.
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Letter, Cultural Resource Assessment Request, December 7, 1995
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Letter sharing archaeological or historical impact for projects for Eagle Tree Farm and National Audubon Society Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary.
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Surface Water Management Staff Review Summary, July 9, 1992
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Surface Water Management staff review that evaluates proposed activities and impacts for Haynes Williams Citrus at the southern boundary of the National Audubon Society's Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary.
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Memo, Scott Hedges to Ginger Sinn, Special Condition 39 Revision, July 8, 1992
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Memo requesting revision to mitigation plan.
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Memo, Scott Hedges to Norm, Grove Overview, July 6, 1992
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Memo outlining inadequacy of wetland mitigation plan for Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary.
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Letter, "Rett" Thompson to Terrie Bates, Haynes Williams Grove, July 2, 1992
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Letter from engineering firm to South Florida Water Management revising original plan for military grade setback.
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Memo, Scott Hedges to Mike Duver, the End of the World, July 1, 1992
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Memo from Scott Hedges describing the critical nature of the proposed Haynes Williams Citrus project and its impact on Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary.
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Environmental Monitoring Plan, April 13, 1992
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Environmental monitoring plan to evaluate the condition of the preserved wetlands and forested uplands, as well as the transitional grasslands habitat, of Haynes Williams Citrus Project
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Citrus Application, April 3, 1992
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Letter from South Florida Water Management District to the National Audubon Society requesting existing well or water table data for the Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary.
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Monitoring Plan for 101 Shell Mine, 1992
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Document outlining the monitoring plan for 101 Shell Mine, including well locations, construction, implementation, personnel, and an information distribution list.
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Letter, Peter "Rett" Thompson to Loris Amussen, Haynes Williams Citrus, December 20, 1991
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Engineering firm hired for Haynes Williams Citrus Project review responds to South Florida Water Management's request for additional clarification on comments and concerns.
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Letter, Scott Hedges to Ginger Sinn, November 11, 1991
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
Scott Hedges, Manager of Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary, writes Florida Natural Resource department regarding Haynes Williams proposed project and its implications for wildlife in the sanctuary.
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Letter, Kevin G. Dickson to Peter E. Thompson, Application Registration, August 28, 1991
Audubon Lake Okeechobee Watershed Campaign Office
South Florida Water Management District requests a response to two comments on Haynes Williams Citrus application.