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Mast to convene Southern Reservoir Summit with local environmental groups

Posted on April 7, 2017

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On Everglades Day, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) will host a summit with local environmental groups on water quality and storage options south of Lake Okeechobee. Rep. Mast has been a vocal advocate of storing and directing water south of the lake to the Everglades and is committed to fighting for resources on the federal level to accomplish that goal.

Rep. Brian Mast
Rep. Brian Mast

WHO:
Rep. Mast
Bullsugar
Everglades Foundation
Rivers Coalition Members
National Parks Conservation Association
Audubon Florida
American Sportfishing Association
Everglades Trust
WHEN:
April 12, 2017
Meeting (closed press): 3:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Meeting (b-roll and photos): 3:55 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Media Availability: 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
WHERE:
201 SE Flagler Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
RSVP:
Media please RSVP to [email protected]
WHAT:
With ongoing changes to plans on the state level, Rep. Mast will convene a summit to hear from local environmental groups about the impact that those plans would have on the Treasure Coast. He will reiterate his support for securing federal resources to help the state of Florida build storage and flow capacity south of Lake Okeechobee.

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