Rick Scott Praises SFWMD for Approving Everglades Plan

A $2 billion plan to help the Everglades received the green light on Thursday, whentheSouth Florida Water Management Districtagreed to possibly pay half of the cost.

Following the approval by the SFWMD of a resolution for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), Gov. Rick Scott spoke on the plan, praising the members of SFWMD for moving forward on the issue.

I want to thank the members of the South Florida Water Management District today for affirming our commitment to sending water south," said Scott. "Were committed to restoring and protecting water quality for families along the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries, and this is an historic step that will put into motion projects that are critical to protecting Floridas natural treasures.

Congress still needs topay for the other half of the project so that a final deal can be given the go-ahead by the district, then construction can begin.