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HOT ISSUES AT THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
Canaveral Hospital Expansion.
Indian River Lagoon North Restudy.
Back Pumping into Lake Okeechobee.
Crane Creek Storm Water Plan.
Swoope Power Plant Marina.
Lost River Projects
DEP's Total Maximum Daily Loading.
Update on the Port of Fort Pierce.
County Utility Plan for Reverse Osmosis.
Martin County Comprehensive Plan.
Lost Tree island
Erwin Wunderlich with the Army Corps of Engineers gave a presentation on the Corps plan to do a restoration feasibility study of the Indian River Lagoon in Volusia, Brevard and Indian River Counties in conjunction with the St. Johns Water Management District and the Indian River Lagoon Program. A similar study has just been completed for the southern lagoon in Martin and St. Lucie Counties (See Page 2). The restudy will build upon efforts that are ongoing. Some possible projects may include muck removal, restoration of wetlands, improved sediment retention, control of runoff, removal of exotic vegetation, improvement of flow past causeways and flood protection. The goal is to improve water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and help maintain and improve flood protection and water supply. |
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