As reported in Flylife Magazine the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a permit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorizing construction of the third and final pump station for the Picayune Strand Restoration Project – a major milestone for Everglades restoration. In partnership with the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Picayune Strand Restoration Project is being implemented to restore 55,000 acres of wetlands, allowing water to flow slowly south into the western Everglades.
The Picayune Strand Restoration Project is located between Alligator Alley and the Tamiami Trail in southwestern Collier County.
