PUBLIC NOTICE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2011 Everglades Coalition Annual Conference, hosted by Defenders of Wildlife, Florida Wildlife Federation and National Wildlife Federation, will be held January 6 - 9, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort and Spa, 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, Florida.

Additional information concerning the Annual Conference may be obtained at www.evergladescoalition.org, or by calling (954) 942-3113.

Commissioner Ray Judah, Commissioner Tammara Hall and Commissioner Bigelow, are anticipated to attend this Conference.  The Commissioners may individually speak about and/or respond to questions concerning issues relating to wetlands for wildlife, the operations of, and/or impacts to Lake Okeechobee or Everglades Restoration.  No decisions or actions will be taken by the Board members individually or collectively while attending the Conference.

PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY.

The text of this Notice is in conformance with Florida law.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA