The South Florida Water Management District and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission worked together to plant 1,000 eelgrass plants...
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LAKE OKEECHOBEE -- The South Florida Water Management District and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission worked together to plant 1,000 eelgrass plants the week of June 9-13. They hope the plantings will help jumpstart the growth of submerged aquatic vegetation in Lake Okeechobee’s Fisheating Bay.
The FWC also planted nearly 400 trees and 10,000 Kissimmee grass and giant bulrush plants and District staff will plant an additional 20,000 giant bulrush in the area.
Submerged aquatic vegetation improves water quality, provides ecological benefits, and contributes to both the well-being of wildlife and the overall health of the environment.
