DAVID DONZELLA

COMMISSIONER FOR ZONE 6

Over the past year, Central Broward Water Control District has completed a major construction project designed to improve drainage throughout the Western C-11 Basin.  A number of culverts  have been increased in size to allow for unobstructed flow of storm waters to the C-11 Canal (Griffin Road Canal).  The District allocated nearly $1 million for these improvements without raising taxes.

Our outreach program continues to provide valuable information to residents and students about our greatest natural resource: WATER.  Phosphorus (an ingredient found in fertilizer) continues to be a major concern to our waterways and environment.  Phosphorus can disrupt the delicate Everglades ecosystem.  The District continues to perform water quality tests, monitor results, and participate in efforts designed to reduce this pollutant’s levels in our lakes and canals.  Our education programs reach many students and residents and make a positive impact on our District’s environment.  The good news is that over the past several years phosphorus levels in some of the District’s canals have decreased by 30%.  Congratulations to the residents of the District for their environmental conscientiousness!  The District encourages all residents to continue to be good environmental stewards of our Earth.

I encourage you to visit the Vegetation page on our web site and click on the “Anglers” link to learn about the District’s use of grass eating carp as part of our waterway cleaning program.  If you accidentally catch one of these fish, please return it to the water so it can continue to do its job of cleaning our lakes and canals of unwanted grass and algae.

If I or any of my fellow Commissioners can be of further assistance to you, please contact the District at 954-432-5110.  Our goal is to keep you informed of how your tax dollars are being used – whether it be for capital improvements or for educational outreach to the community.  We are here to serve YOU!