SOLitude Lake Management, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed water quality restoration project for Lake Okeechobee. SOLitude leaders will discuss their role in this multi-phased, multi-year project, which is a critical component of the state’s strategy to improve water quality and protect the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries.

Representatives from the following partnership will speak at the public meeting:

• SOLitude Lake Management is a national environmental firm dedicated to providing sustainable water quality and natural resource management solutions through its team of specialized aquatic scientists.
• The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management, stewardship, and conservation, protecting Florida’s air, water, and land while supporting sustainable economic growth.

Date, time and Location:

• DATE: April 28, 2026
• TIME: 5:30 PM
• LOCATION: Elisabeth Lahti Library, 15200 SW Adams Ave, Indiantown, FL 34956 During this meeting, SOLitude’s specialized Alum experts and aquatic biologists will:

1. Provide an overview of the Nutrient Extraction technology and
2. Discuss safety protocols and environmental
3. Review expected outcomes for Lake Okeechobee’s water
4. Answer questions from the community and All interested members of the public are encouraged to attend.

DISCLAIMER: Use of the Library meeting rooms does not imply Library endorsement of the aims, policies, or activities of any group using the room.

 Lake Okeechobee represents the ecological heart of Florida, yet decades of nutrient runoff have left a legacy of high phosphorus levels that fuel toxic blue-green algal blooms. These conditions threaten public health, hinder local economies, and damage the delicate ecosystems of the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries. Addressing this historical pollution is an essential step in safeguarding Florida’s water resources and ensuring a resilient environment for future generations.

This is one of six companies with FDEP contracts to remove muck from the bottom of Lake Okeechobee. Here's more information:

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