In a clear demonstration of support for the restoration of central Florida’s Lake Apopka, representatives of state, regional and local agencies and organizations and the public came together on Dec. 14 to focus on the future restoration actions for the lake that straddles Orange and Lake counties.
Florida Sen. Alan Hays, Rep. Bryan Nelson and Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks sponsored the first Lake Apopka Restoration Summit to review the progress made in restoring the lake and to discuss a path forward.
Also participating were Rep. Trudi Williams, Rep. Steve Crisafulli, county and city elected officials from throughout the region, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Herschel Vinyard, St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Executive Director Hans Tanzler and representatives from the University of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Lake County Water Authority (LCWA), Friends of Lake Apopka, and Harris Chain of Lakes Restoration Council.
With much progress made in restoring the lake during the past 20 years, all participants agreed that more work remains ahead. In January, the DEP, SJRWMD, FWC and LCWA will reconvene to consider the next steps. They plan to have an inclusive and candid discussion of all alternatives and ideas.
Presentations made at the summit are available on the District’s Lake Apopka web page.
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I believe I have heard something like this before. Interesting!
Lake restoration should be prioritized as this is one of our most important water sources.
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