OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
This involves managing ditch and pumps operations maintenance for irrigation and drainage for all Tribal Reservations. Routine Maintenance includes spraying and mowing along right of ways and canals throughout the different Reservations.
Mission
The Operations and Maintenance of the Water Resources Department works to ensure the effective operation and upkeep of water, drainage and related infrastructure for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, supporting water-resource sustainability, community resilience and cultural values.
Program Tasks
Pump Operations and routine maintenance for irrigation and drainage for all Tribal Reservations.
CONTActs
Eric Johns, Brighton Water Resources Operations & Maintenance Manager
Robert Ellis, Big Cypress Water Resources Operations & Maintenance Manager
Key Projects
- Provide flood response services
- Improve technological ability
- Fix and operate drainage structures
- Implement facility improvements related to pumping
- Increase overall efficiency of maintenance and pump operations
- Replace new pumps to keep trace of rapid growth
- To expand staff capacity to support Tribal Wide needs
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE: Photos/Highlights
O&M assists with clearing on the Big Cypress Reservation.
O&M upkeeps canals and waterways.
O&M mows and maintains areas around the canals in the Big Cypress Reservation.
O&M in action with the excavator.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OFFICE
Dr. Paul N. Backhouse
Environmental Resources Department
Whitney Sapienza | Director
Department of Conservation
Dr. Craig van der Heiden | Director
External Environmental Compliance
Stacy Myers | Director
Water Resources
Alfonso Tigertail | Director
PHONE
(954) 966-6300
ADDRESS
1601 NW 136th Avenue,
Suite A100, Sunrise, FL 33323