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Build reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee / improve water infrastructure
“We will fix the water — south reservoir, clean ecosystem, sustainable future.”
In the works Promise Date: 01 Jan 2019 Promise Deadline: Indefinite
Promise Details

DeSantis committed to building the reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee as part of Everglades restoration and to reduce nutrient runoff. He argued ecological and agricultural balance demand this water infrastructure. He has made progress with funding, planning, and legislative support, though full completion remains years away. Supporters see it as critical environmental repair; detractors say timeline and cost are ambitious.

Current status

As of November 8, 2025: the EAA reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee has funding and is under active construction with state/federal coordination; completion remains multi-year and not yet delivered.

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