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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP)

The purpose of the program is to remove nuisance alligators from the waterways of the District before they pose a problem for the Community.

This 5-year permitted program will allow the District (permit holder) to contact alligator trappers directly to initiate and control the removal of nuisance alligators.  Nuisance Alligators may be considered a nuisance if it’s at least 4 feet in length and believed to pose a threat to people, pets, or property. 

The best fit is a proactive solution by reporting any nuisance alligators to the District by email or phone call. Our contact information is below along with Florida Fish and Wildlife:

Richard Freeman-Asset Manager 
Phone:954-644-9630
Rfreeman@cgasolutions.com 
Jared Ferguson-Asset Inspector 
Phone: 863-373-2725
jferguson@cgasolutions.com
James Ward-District Manager
Phone: 954-658-4900
JimWard@JPWardAssociates.com 
Florida Fish and Wildlife Hotline - 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922). Callers can remain anonymous. 

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Pump Station Update

July 3, 2024: The irrigation vendor will be onsite at the Esplanade Landscape Pump Station which irrigates the residential and common areas to pull one of four pumps and rebuild it. Rebuilding the pump will extend its lifespan, and ensure the system has no unexpected issues in the future. This is part of an ongoing capital program. 

The work will take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete. During that time you may experience low water pressure and longer run times to ensure adequate coverage. 

Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve the community.

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Lake Bank Restoration using Geo-Tubes

Flow Way Community Development District (CDD) has undertaken a restoration program of the lake banks in the Community.  Over the years, natural wave action caused by wind and fluctuating water levels has caused lake bank erosion in various portions of the 27 lakes and flow way canal. Lake Inspections were completed in 2022, so a 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) could be prepared to address the non-compliant permitted slopes in a timely manner.  The Stormwater Erosion Report prepared by the District Engineer provides a recommendation for lake bank restoration using geo-tubes. Each year from January though March, the District’s lake bank restoration project occurs.   

Geo-tubes are sediment-filled sleeves that are used to help protect lake shores from erosion.  To install a geo-tube, the lake needs to go under a pump dredging procedure. Pump dredging is performed in shallower areas to gather up all the bottom sediments and dispose them to another location or reuse the sediment to recreate a shoreline.  There are three types of geo-tube bags that are used to create a new shoreline, which are a base tube, middle tube, and a sacrificial tube. The base tube will help create the new base of the shoreline, the middle tube will help create the vertical height along with setting the long steep slope at a proper ratio, and the sacrificial tube will provide a base for sod to complete the new shoreline.

The reason why shore restoration is important is because recycling soils eliminates the cost of offsite sediment disposal.  Addressing the natural process of erosion and saltation will help restore the pond’s depth, slope, and grades that meet permit requirements. The process includes the use of the pond’s old materials to restore the eroded shoreline.

The final product will protect residents from potential fall accidents along the lake’s bank and promote volunteer littoral to grow and create better aesthetics for the entire community.

Click here for a Map of Lakes within the District

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To view the Bonita Springs Emergency Water Pumping Plan click on the link below:

South Florida Water Management District Letter (SFWMD) Emergency Operational Plan Letter

Bonita Springs Pumping Operation Plan Letter (SFWMD)

Operational Plan for Emergency Pumping in the City of Bonita Springs

 

Links to helpful websites