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With rainy season upon us we thought it prudent to do an episode on all things water.\\xa0 So, who is responsible when the swales overflow, culverts collapse and drainage backs up? Thankfully our friend Mike Dillon stopped by to answer all our questions.\\xa0

Mike has worked for the South Indian River Water Control District\\xa0(SIRWCD) for twenty years and was named Manager of Operations in March of 2011.\\xa0

00:40 \\u2013 Who is Sir Wicked and why is he so Wicked?\\xa0 (aka - What is SIRWCD?)

01:53 \\u2013 With rainy season at hand we wanted to understand our drainage systems a bit better \\u2013 Mike explains the difference between primary and secondary systems \\u2013 and what\\u2019s up with our swales!\\xa0

For those unaware: A swale is a shallow channel with gently sloping sides. Artificial swales are often infiltration basins, designed to manage water runoff, filter pollutants, and increase rainwater infiltration. You have one surrounding your property!

05:01 \\u2013 Are swales breeding grounds for mosquitos?\\xa0

05:31 \\u2013 What is a culvert, what do they do and why do they need to be maintained?

07:12 \\u2013 SIRWCD has a culvert replacement program \\u2013 Call to get yours replaced: 561-747-0550

12:17 \\u2013 How do I make sure my vegetative debris doesn\\u2019t impact my swale?\\xa0

16:00 \\u2013 How should we expect the drainage systems to react after a heavy rain event?\\xa0

25:54 \\u2013 Tales of SIRWCD vs. Wildlife\\xa0

31:37 \\u2013 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

-\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Residents Meeting, Tuesday, June 11that 7:00pm at the Jupiter Farms Pavilion\\xa0

-\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 For more information on SIRWCD go to www.SIRWCD.org or call 561-747-0550