Jeremy Tidwell

Conservation, Recreation and Flood Protection

Permanent protection and management of 2,000 acres of targeted forests, fields, and wetlands will simultaneously benefit the Panama City Crayfish (PCC) and will remove regulation, provide flood protection for the community, and filter water that feeds our bay.  1) Removes the PCC from the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) which removes ESA permitting for development; 

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Bring Back the Stars!—via Reduction of Light Pollution

Through example and incentives, Cities and the County can begin to reduce unnecessary night light pollution by following FWC’s document labeled “Rebuild with Wildlife in Mind” (attached) and examples given on International Dark-Sky Associations (https://www.darksky.org) website.  At minimum switching from higher color temperature to a lower color temperature light as they are less harsh and

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BCSO Training Facility/Law Enforcement Command Post and high-value vehicle storage

Project to replace structures damaged by Hurricane Michael for the purpose of housing law enforcement specialty vehicles and equipment as well as a classroom/Emergency Operations Center for law enforcement training and operations.  The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is located at 3421 Highway 77 on the border of Panama City and Lynn Haven.  Structures in this

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Bay County Water Treatment Plant Critical Structures Hardening

Harden critical structures at the Bay County Water Treatment Plant to withstand wind loads of up to 184 mph (Miami-Dade code). As a result of Hurricane Michael many critical structures at the Water Treatment Plant we severely damaged or destroyed, compromising human safety and the highly sensitive and expensive equipment contained within. Hardening these structure

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Bay County Utility Remote Sites Communication and Telemetry

Install communication and telemetry at all water and wastewater remote sites including pumping stations, storage tanks, and lift stations. This project will allow the water and wastewater treatment plants to communicate and control the remote sites at all times. Specifically during storms, allow water and wastewater pumping stations to continue to move water and wastewater

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