MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Florida’s efforts to restore the Everglades received a $60 million boost Monday from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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The money would be used for key Everglades restoration projects designed to help water flow more easily south to the Everglades including the raising and reconstruction of the remaining 6.5 miles of the eastern Tamiami Trail.
“Expediting the Tamiami Trail project is a key component of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. Elevating the trail will allow for an additional 75 to 80 billion gallons of water a day to flow south into the Everglades and Florida Bay,” said Governor DeSantis. “I thank President Trump and his administration, including Secretary Elaine Chao, for yet again proving their dedication to the people of Florida as we work to restore our water quality and protect our environment.”
Read more here: https://miami.cbslocal.com/2019/06/03/florida-everglades-restoration-tamiami-trail-dot/