The face of the St. Johns River Water Management District's governing board could change dramatically in the weeks to come. The terms of four of the nine board members expire in February. The openings have attracted interest throughout the 19-county district.
Today is the application deadline.
The water district is responsible for managing water supplies in northeast and east central Florida. Among the district's current projects are a pilot project to use the St. Johns River for drinking water and the acquisition of tens of thousands of acres for a conservation and water recharge corridor in Volusia County. Political insiders have made a flurry of phone calls to figure out who's applying, who's interested and who has the best chance of capturing Gov. Jeb Bush's interest. Bush will make the appointments. Two of the seats to be appointed require applicants to live within specific boundaries.