Statement from Governor
Charlie Crist & DEP Secretary Michael W. Sole Regarding the Picayune Strand Restoration
Project
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST REGARDING THE
PICAYUNE STRAND RESTORATION PROJECT
“We commend the United State Army Corps of Engineers on
their reaffirmed commitment to the restoration partnership,
and eagerly await the groundbreaking of this crucial
component of restoration. We look forward to continuing to
work to restore America’s treasured Everglades for future
generations.”
STATEMENT FROM DEP SECRETARY MICHAEL W. SOLE REGARDING
THE PICAYUNE STRAND RESTORATION PROJECT
“The state of Florida is elated that our federal partner
in Everglades restoration, the United States Army Corps of
Engineers, has awarded the initial contract for construction
of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project. This project is
a key component of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration
Plan (CERP) and the first federally funded construction
project under the CERP partnership. The Corps’ announcement
represents a tremendous step forward in Everglades
restoration.
“The construction of the Picayune Strand Project, which
is anticipated to begin in January, will restore a more
natural flow of water across more than 85 square miles of
vital wetlands in western Collier County, improving habitat
for many native species, including the endangered Florida
panther.” |
