Government Plays Major Role in Citrus Growers’ Water Supply

Dan November 8, 2011 Citrus, Florida

Officials of the South Florida Water Management District told scores of Gulf citrus growers last week about the district’s activities. Gulf grower Hugh English, a former member of the water management district board, in the first report tells why the district’s actions are so important to Gulf growers.

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In the second report, English discusses the need for resolution of a conflict between the district and the Army Corps of Engineers.

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