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Recommended Minimum Flows for Horse Creek and Charlie Creek

Horse Creek and Charlie Creek

Horse Creek and Charlie Creek are two tributaries of the Peace River that cover portions of DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands and Polk counties. Horse Creek is the river's largest tributary, running 54 miles and joins the river in southwest DeSoto County. Charlie Creek runs 42 miles and joins the river at the rural community of Gardner. 

Draft Minimum Flow Reports

District staff has prepared draft minimum flow reports for Horse Creek and Charlie Creek. These reports and the scientific or technical data, methodologies, models and assumptions used to support the development of proposed minimum flows are voluntarily subjected to independent scientific peer review. 

Minimum flows (MFLs) are limits established by the District’s Governing Board for surface watercourses that are intended to prevent significant harm to the water resources or ecology of an area that may be caused by water withdrawals. The MFLs in development for Horse Creek and Charlie are the first MFLs for these two tributaries.

Public Workshop

A virtual public workshop is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2023, to present the draft minimum flows reports for Horse Creek and Charlie Creek and give the public an opportunity to give comments or ask questions. The workshop is open to the public and participants may join online by using the link listed in the District's calendar.