US EditionGov. DeSantis, Army Corps of Engineers announce milestone for Everglades restoration project
- On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir are finalized, accelerating completion to 2029, five years ahead of schedule.
- A 2025 Memorandum of Understanding allowed Florida to assume a leading role in executing federally funded components of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan , cutting red tape and enabling faster construction timelines.
- Work on critical infrastructure includes an inflow pump station capable of moving 3 billion gallons of water daily from Lake Okeechobee, while agreements for the outflow station are nearing completion at an accelerated pace.
- Once operational, the 10,500-acre reservoir will reduce harmful discharges into the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries by up to 80%, strengthening a water system serving 9 million people across South Florida.
- Florida's total planned investment has reached $9.5 billion, with the governor's proposed 2026 budget including an additional $1.4 billion to ensure resources remain secured through project completion, according to state officials.
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Ron DeSantis Announces Breakthrough in Everglades Restoration, Project Timeline Accelerates
SOUTH BAY, Fla. — Ron DeSantis on Monday announced that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir have been fully executed, marking a significant step forward in one of the state’s largest environmental restoration efforts. The announcement was made alongside the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is partnering with the state on the […] The post Ron DeSantis Announces Breakthrough in Everglades Restorat…
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Army Corps, DeSantis announce accelerated plan for Everglades restoration
A new schedule announced by the Army Corps of Engineers accelerates completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir to 2029, a five-year improvement.
Gov. DeSantis is celebrating an Everglades restoration milestone ahead of schedule
Gov. Ron DeSantis and federal officials say an Everglades restoration project is accelerating and clearing a major milestone. All federally funded contracts have been executed to finish completing the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir by 2029, five years ahead of the expected timeline, DeSantis said. “The announcement builds on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reached in 2025, which allows the State of Florida to take a leading rol…
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