South Florida Water Management District (SWWMD) specialists will speak at the Royal Palm Chapter of Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association’s next meeting on Feb. 12.

Terry Bengtsson and Sally McPherson will discuss water restrictions and what is forecasted for the West Coast of Florida.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Forestry Resources at 25211 Old U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs.

Bengtsson is a lead scientist and the West Coast water supply coordinator with the District. His responsibilities include coordinating regional water supply plans of local governments.

McPherson, a lead communications and intergovernmental outreach specialist, has been with the SFWMD for 18 years. Her responsibilities include communicating the roles, responsibilities and interests of the district to the public, students and teachers, foreign delegations and elected officials.

The mission of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association is to enhance its members’ business success through political leadership, education, marketing, research, certification and services. The FNGLA represents Florida’s environmental horticulture industry, with an estimated $15.2 billion in industry-wide sales.