The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is encouraging our partners, stakeholders, and the public to review the SFWMD's North of Lake Okeechobee Storage Reservoir (LOCAR) Section 203 Draft Final Feasibility Study and Report.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis attended a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the filling of the first cell of the 6,500-acre Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Stormwater Treatment Area, which will store and clean water flowing from Lake Okeechobee before it is sent south. The EAA Reservoir is the crown jewel of Everglades restoration, and will help move water south which nourishes the Everglades, replenishes Florida’s aquifers and supports the Florida Bay.
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A comprehensive effort is underway to protect and restore America’s Everglades – now and for future generations. New data demonstrates that restoration and resilience projects across our region are making a measurable difference for water quality and the ecological health of South Florida's natural resources.
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Did you know water supply planning, water conservation and the use of alternative water supplies are essential to meet the growing demand on our limited water resources?
More than 3 billion gallons of water are used every day in Central and Southern Florida by more than 9 million residents and visitors for drinking, bathing, watering our lawns, growing crops and servicing industries.