Lawmakers tout boost in funding for clean water projects

'The red tide and blue-green algae fed by sewage is taking a toll on all of us.'

Several members of the Lee County legislative delegation met to celebrate funding for water quality improvements stemming from this year’s Legislative Session.

During a news conference in Fort Myers, Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka spoke about the importance of that funding for the state’s environmental health.

“The quality of our water resources contributes to our quality of life in so many ways. It nourishes our bodies, grows our plants and animals, adds to the beauty of our landscape, and supports the entire ecosystem. But aging infrastructure has allowed waste to reach our lakes, rivers, streams and oceans,” Persons-Mulicka said.

“This Legislative Session, I was proud to work with my colleagues to secure $125 million to strengthen water infrastructure in the Caloosahatchee and Indian River Lagoon Basins, which will have a meaningful impact on protecting our water resources in the future.”