Environmentalists (including The Guardians of Martin County) want to keep the lake low in the winter so there’s more room for summer rains and less chance of having excess water — polluted and potentially toxic to people, pets and wildlife — discharged to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers.
Everglades area farmers are among some who want to keep the lake high in the dry season, essentially creating a reservoir to meet their ever-increasing water demands.
Congress will decide who wins the latest round when it considers the 2020 water bill.
Read our letter to Congressional leaders below:
Download the letter: 6.4.20 GOMC Project Support Letter