ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Environmental issues involving Lake Okeechobee continue to
be in the news in South Florida. In February, the Lake Okeechobee News
explained changes to a plan to store water north of Lake O.
Septic to sewer conversion projects are also underway to
help reduce pollution to the lake. Coverage in the Lake Okeechobee News
explained the projects’ cost and funding.
SENATE BILL 2508
In February, Florida Senate Bill 2508 caused some
controversy as some environmental groups claimed the legislation would take
funding away from the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Project. The bill
sponsors said this was not the case. Stories on the SouthCentralFloridaLife.com
website helped the readers understand both sides of the issue.
COVID-19
In February, the INI Florida Group kept community members up
to date on the rise and fall of COVID-19 positivity rates and the changes in
mask recommendations.
