March 26, 2025
Appellate Court Rules in Favor of EAA Reservoir
Environmental and civic groups, state and local governments, and advocates for Everglades restoration celebrated a major legal victory in federal court. Yesterday, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, affirming its approval of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Project. This decision rejects the sugar industry’s attempt to delay or undermine the progress of Everglades restoration.
"Justice for Everglades restoration has been realized. The appellate court has further legitimized the importance of the EAA Reservoir to the restoration of America’s Everglades. The scientific and legal process has been found to be sound and accurate. On top of this tremendous result, the court determined the sugar industry’s lawsuit to be both meritless and “strange.” We agree. The EAA Reservoir will send clean freshwater south to benefit the public’s resources that drive our economy. The Everglades Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of Florida’s bipartisan congressional delegation who fight each year to secure funding for the Everglades."
- The Everglades Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Eric Eikenberg
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