Florida Gov. DeSantis Breaks Ground on Massive Everglades Restoration Pump Station

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis attended the groundbreaking for the new inflow pump station at the 🌊Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project, a key part of Florida’s ongoing 🌊Everglades🔧Restoration effort.

According to a press release from DeSantis’ office, the EAA Reservoir, located south of 🌊Lake Okeechobee, will hold more than 78 billion gallons of water—larger than Manhattan—and deliver up to 470 billion gallons of clean water annually to the 🌊Everglades and Florida Bay. The project also supports the Biscayne Aquifer, South Florida’s main source of drinking water.

“Florida reached a historic agreement with the Trump Administration earlier this year to expedite and advance 🌊EvergladesRestoration