there is a plan to build a water holding area south of the lake
White House budget office must move Everglades restoration project forward — now!
A critical element of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan — a water-storage reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee — is on track to get federal funding.
The reservoir will provide an outlet into which lake water can be released, treated and, ultimately, moved south to replenish the Everglades.
The estimated cost of the reservoir is $1.4 billion.https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article214520279.html
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Florida governor issues emergency order to fight algal blooms in South Florida
.....His order will allow agencies to waive various restrictions and regulations to store water in additional areas south of Lake Okeechobee. ...
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
Using this emergency declaration, DEP will work with the SFWMD to identify additional storage north and south of Lake Okeechobee, including the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes to decrease water inflows and help to reduce water levels in the Lake. These actions include:
Using the S-5A Pump Station in Palm Beach County to move 400 cubic feet per second (cfs) out of the L-8 Canal to prevent water from flowing back into Lake Okeechobee.
Moving water to tide through every available structure, including the Hillsboro, North New River and Miami canals.
Using the S-34 Structure to move 200 cfs out of Water Conservation Area 2A into the North New River in Broward County.
Fully utilizing the A-1 Flow Equalization Basin and L-8 Flow Equalization Basin, both components of Gov. Scott’s Restoration Strategies Plan, to store water.
Storing water on public lands through the Dispersed Water Management program.
Working with private landowners to store water on their properties.