The Project Delivery Team (PDT) members include only the federal officials and elected officers of state, local or tribal governments or their designated employees with authority to act on their behalf acting in their official capacities.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the government agency PDT meeting and provide comment during designated periods.
LOSOM PDT Meeting Comments: LakeOComments@usace.army.mil
LOSOM PDT Meeting on Monday March 22, 2021, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (virtual)
The purpose of this PDT meeting will be to provide an overview of the Iteration 1 modeling results.
The Project Delivery Team (PDT) members include only the federal officials and elected officers of state, local or tribal governments or their designated employees with authority to act on their behalf acting in their official capacities.
Members of the public (PUBLIC) are welcome to attend the government agency PDT meeting and provide comment during designated periods.
*PLEASE log into the webinar first and have it call your phone in order to avoid background noise so all participants can hear the discussion clearly.
Please mute your phone and mute your computer upon joining the meeting.
All lines except those who are scheduled to speak will be muted during the meeting.
LOSOM Project Deliver Team Meeting
Monday, March 22, 2021, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
https://usace1.webex.com/meet/earl.t.gysan
Call-in toll-free number (ATT Audio Conference):1-844-800-2712
Call-in number (ATT Audio Conference):1-669-234-1177
Access Code: 1997788788
Please announce yourself when you join the meeting by signing in via the chat function with your full name and affiliation, as well as either “PDT” for Project Delivery Team members or “Public” for members of the public.
There will be an opportunity for public comment following the PDT presentation and discussion. If you would like to provide public comment, in addition to your initial check-in, we request that you WAIT to add your name to the chat to provide public comment until the public comment period is announced, and then provide your full name and affiliation to everyone on the chat again at that time to reserve your opportunity to provide public comment. This will make it easier for everyone to track who will be next up to provide public comment.
For those who cannot attend the online meeting but wish to provide a comment, please send those comments by email to LakeOComments@usace.army.mil (suggested subject: "LOSOM Comments from March 22 2021 PDT Meeting") .
LOSOM PDT Meeting on Friday November 20, 2020
The focus of the meeting is the Conceptual Plan Evaluation. Topics of discussion will include the development of the conceptual plans, the conceptual plan modeling, the conceptual plan output data, preliminary data evaluation, and laying out the PDT evaluation process and goal.
This meeting will require registration by members of the PDT. The Public is also welcome to attend and will be provided public comment periods. A separate registration will be available for the public.
There are a few changes we are making to improve the flow of the meeting and avoid issues with speakers talking over each other or disturbing participants with background noise by leaving their phone lines open.
- Online registration is required for all members of the public and all PDT members who have not already been contacted about being a speaker.
- All lines except those who are scheduled to speak will be muted during the meeting.
- During PDT and public comment periods, users will be receive instructions from the facilitator on how to be added to the queue to participate.
- For those who cannot attend the online meeting but wish to provide a comment, send those comments by email to LakeOComments@usace.army.mil.
LOSOM PDT Meeting Friday, November 20, 2020 Registration Instructions:
- Visit this website: https://ems8.intellor.com/?do=register&t=1&p=834686
- Fill in all fields in the form.
- If you are a PDT member, you should receive a separate invitation via email. Contact Erica.A.Skolte@usace.army.mil if you did not receive an email.
- If you are a member of the public, enter “Member of Public” in title field.
- Hit the submit button and you will receive a separate email with the dial in number and information on how to join the webinar portion of the meeting.
If you have already been contacted to provide a presentation during the PDT, you do not need to register. You will receive an email from the Corps project manager with separate instructions. If you have been asked to present during the PDT and have not received instructions by November 18, please email Earl.T.Gysan@usace.army.mil for assistance.
Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM)
Project Delivery Team Meeting Agenda
Friday November 20, 2020 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Location
Web Meeting Only
Web Meeting Information
Visit this website: https://ems8.intellor.com/?do=register&t=1&p=834686 to register
Agenda
- Introduction – Lisa Aley, USACE 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
- Planning Process Review – Lisa Aley, USACE 9:10 AM – 9:25 AM
- Development of Conceptual Plans – Savannah Lacy, USACE 9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
- Modeling the Conceptual Plans & Overview Conceptual Plan
Data Spreadsheet - Cal Neidrauer, SFWMD 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
- PDT Comment 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
- Public Comment 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
- Break 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
- Task to PDT & Evaluation Schedule – Tim Gysan, USACE 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
- Conceptual Plan Data Review & Example Evaluation
Techniques – Lisa Aley, USACE 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
- PDT Comment 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
- Public Comment 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
- Data Spreadsheet Q&A 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
No PDT Meeting is scheduled for July 2020, August 2020, September 2020, October 2020 (team involved in modeling efforts)
LOSOM PDT Meeting June 25, 2020 1- 4:30 (Online Only- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

The next Project Delivery Team (PDT) meeting for the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM), will be held June 25 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Due to continuing COVID-19 restrictions on public meetings, this will be held online only.
There are a few changes we are making to improve the flow of the meeting and avoid issues with speakers talking over each other or disturbing participants with background noise by leaving their phone lines open.
- Online registration is required for all members of the public and all PDT members who have not already been contacted about being a speaker.
- All lines except those who are scheduled to speak will be muted during the meeting.
- During PDT and public comment periods, users will be receive instructions from the facilitator on how to be added to the queue to participate.
- For those who cannot attend the online meeting but wish to provide a comment, send those comments by email to LakeOComments@usace.army.mil.
LOSOM PDT Meeting June 25 Registration Instructions:
- Visit this website: https://ems8.intellor.com/?do=register&t=1&p=828174
- Fill in all fields in the form.
- If you are a PDT member, enter “PDT Member” in the title field. If you are a member of the public, enter “Member of Public” in title field.
- Hit the submit button and you will receive a separate email with the dial in number and information on how to join the webinar portion of the meeting.
Read the Full News Release
LOSOM PDT Meeting May 21, 2020 (Cancelled)
LOSOM PDT Meeting Thursday April 30, 2020 (DATE UPDATED) (Web Meeting Online)
1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
https://usace.webex.com/meet/lakeocomments
USA Toll-Free: 877-336-1831
USA Caller Paid/International Toll: 404-443-6397
ACCESS CODE: 8993438
Security Code: 1234
Agenda
1. Introduction
a) Attendance and Housekeeping 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
b) Elected Official and Public Comment 1:15 PM – 1:35 PM
2. Overview of Plan Formulation and Modeling Process
a) Simplified Plan Formulation Process 1:35 PM – 1:45 PM
b) Development of Water Management Tools 1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
1. Model and Data Updates
2. Flows South
c) PDT Comment 2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
d) Public Comment 2:40 PM – 2:55 PM
3. Break 2:55 PM – 3:05 PM
4. Overview of Plan Formulation and Modeling Process –cont.
a) Conceptual Plan Analysis 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM
1. Pareto Evaluation
b) Iteration 1 3:35 PM – 3:40 PM
c) Iteration 2 3:40 PM – 3:45 PM
d) Final Iteration 3:45 PM – 3:50 PM
e) PDT Comment 3:50 PM – 4:10 PM
f) Public Comment 4:10 PM – 4:25 PM
5. Schedule Look Ahead & Closing Remarks 4:25 PM – 4:30 PM
LOSOM PDT Meeting Tuesday March 31, 2020 (CANCELLED) (Okeechobee, location TBD and Web Meeting Online) 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
LOSOM PDT Meeting Thursday February 27, 2020 ( Web Meeting Online Only) 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
https://usace.webex.com/meet/lakeocomments
USA Toll-Free: 877-336-1831
USA Caller Paid/International Toll: 404-443-6397
ACCESS CODE: 8993438
Security Code: 1234
Agenda
1. Introduction 1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
2. Sub-team Updates 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
3. Sensitivity Modeling Summary 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4. Lake Schedule Formulation Methodology 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
5. Schedule Look Ahead 3:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
6. Public Comment Period 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
7. Closing Remarks 3:55 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LOSOM PDT Meeting Thursday January 30, 2020 (West Palm Beach and Web Meeting Online)
South Florida Water Management District Headquarters (West Palm Beach)
January 30, 2020
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Governing Board Auditorium
3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, Florida
If you are unable to join us in person in West Palm Beach, you may also attend via the Online Web meeting:
LOSOM PDT Meeting, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. January 30 (Web Meeting)
https://usace.webex.com/meet/lakeocomments
USA Toll-Free: 877-336-1831
USA Caller Paid/International Toll: 404-443-6397
ACCESS CODE: 8993438
Security Code: 1234
Agenda
1. Introduction 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
2. Schedule Look Ahead 9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
3. Sub-team updates 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
4. Public Comment Period 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
5. Break 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
6. Round 2 Sensitivity Modeling Runs 11:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
7. Public Comment Period 12:40 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.
8. Closing Remarks 12:55 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Project Delivery Team (PDT) members include only the federal officials and elected officers of state, local or tribal governments or their designated employees with authority to act on their behalf acting in their official capacities.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the government agency PDT meeting and provide comments during the two designated public comment periods.
LOSOM PDT meeting December 19, 2019 (web meeting)
1 - 4:00 p.m.
https://usace.webex.com/meet/lakeocomments
USA Toll-Free: 877-336-1831
USA Caller Paid/International Toll: 404-443-6397
ACCESS CODE: 8993438
Security Code: 1234
Agenda
1. Introduction 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
2. LOSOM Performance Measures/Indicators 1:15 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
a. Sub-teams Update on PM Matrix Input
b. Modeling presentation on existing PM data
sets and RSM data output
c. New RECOVER Performance Measure reviews
3. Public Comment Period 2:10 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.
4. Break 2:25 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
5. Round 2 Sensitivity Modelling Runs 2:35 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
6. Draft Modeling Assumptions Existing Condition and
FWO Increments 1&2 2:55 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
7. LOSOM goal to maximize flexibility 3:15 p.m.– 3:25 p.m.
8. LOSOM relationship to CERP Savings Clause 3:25 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.
9. Public Comment Period 3:35 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
10. Schedule Look Ahead and Closing Remarks 3:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Note: There will not be a PDT meeting in November, to allow sub-teams to continue required meetings and make progress on the development of performance metrics, and to allow time for PDT members to submit ideas for round two of modeling sensitivity runs.
LOSOM PDT Meeting (Thursday October 24, 2019 - Homestead and Web Meeting Online)
Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM)
Project Delivery Team Meeting
Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM)
Project Delivery Team Meeting Agenda
Thursday October 24, 2019 9:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Meeting Location
John D. Campbell Agricultural Center
UF/IFAS Facility
18710 SW 288th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
Web Meeting Information
https://usace.webex.com/meet/lakeocomments
USA Toll-Free: (877)336-1831
USA Caller Paid/International Toll: (404)443-6397
Access Code: 8993438
Security Code: 123
Agenda
- Introduction 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
- Review Final Planning Framework 9:50 AM – 10:45AM
- Goals, Objectives, and Constraints
- Considerations
- No Action Scenarios
- Project Area and Area of Effects
- Break 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
- Continue Review of Final Planning Framework 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Public Comment Period 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Round 1 Sensitivity Modelling Results 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Break 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
- Sub-teams Update 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Plan Formulation
- Modeling
- Ecological/Environmental
- Water Quality
- Water Supply
- Economic
- Public Comment Period 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
- Schedule Look Ahead and Closing Remarks 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Initial LOSOM PDT Meeting (August 20 - Clewiston)
Aug. 20, 2019
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
John Boy Auditorium
1200 W. C. Owen Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440
LOSOM PDT Presentation Aug. 20 2019