Big Sugar's lawsuit for control over Lake Okeechobee water
Three major sugar companies in Florida, dubbed "Big Sugar," are in a legal battle with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Everglades Agriculture Area Reservoir. The lawsuit's outcome could impact Everglades restoration efforts and water management in Southwest Florida.
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In a legal battle over water control in Florida, three major sugar companies, including United States Sugar Corporation and Florida Crystals, known as "Big Sugar," filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Everglades Agriculture Area Reservoir. The lawsuit, currently under appeal, could impact Everglades restoration efforts and Southwest Florida waters, potentially leading to more damaging discharges and ecological harm. The local non-profit Captains for Clean Water opposes the lawsuit, emphasizing the importance of the EAA Reservoir for Everglades health and reducing harmful discharges. The sugarcane corporations argue that the reservoir's design threatens their irrigation water rights. If successful, they could use the reservoir for their water supply, affecting water management in the state. The outcome of the appeal is pending, with implications for water resources and environmental conservation in the region.
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