Groundbreaking Flood is Bringing Hope to the Everglades

WINK News, January 25, 2024

While flooding is typically viewed negatively, Thursday morning it was great.

Engineers turned on the pumps and flooded the first cell of the Everglades Agricultural Area. A giant 6,500-acre project with such importance that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came all the way to South Bay.

“The EAA Reservoir is the crown jewel of Everglades restoration, ensuring that we are sending water south and reducing harmful discharges into our waterways,” said DeSantis.

DeSantis smiled and said the opening of the treatment cell was a huge milestone. It will ensure the future health of the Everglades and the Caloosahatchee for generations.

“This is the relief that is desperately needed to redirect the way water flows on the peninsula,” said Eric, the CEO of the Everglades Foundation.

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