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South Florida Water Management District asks for public input on Caloosahatchee Reservoir

Posted at 4:17 PM, Jan 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-16 16:17:20-05

HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. — The South Florida Water Management District wants your input on improving our water quality.

The Caloosahatchee reservoir study is looking for ideas on additional water quality treatment technologies.

There will be several public meetings where you can share your ideas.

The Caloosahatchee reservoir will capture and store local basin runoff, and Lake Okeechobee releases.

It is expected to be fully functional by 2023

The next meeting will be held on January 21st, at the Hendry County extension office in LaBelle.

It's happening from two 2 pm- 4 pm.