Environmental Branch
Critical Projects
Projects Authorized in The Water Resources Development Act of 1996
Section 528 of The 1996 Water Resources Development Act
- In General - In addition to the activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2), if the Secretary, in cooperation with the non-Federal project sponsor and the Task Force, determines that a restoration project for the South Florida ecosystem will produce independent, immediate, and substantial restoration, preservation, and protection benefits, and will be generally consistent with the conceptual framework described in paragraph (1)(A)(ii)(II), the Secretary shall proceed expeditiously with the implementation of the restoration project.
- Initiation of Projects - After September 30, 1999, no new projects may be initiated under subparagraph (A).
- Authorization of Appropriations
- In General - There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the Army to pay the Federal share of the cost of carrying out projects under subparagraph (A) $75,000,000 for the period consisting of fiscal years 1997 through 1999.
- Federal Share - The Federal share of the cost of carrying out any 1 project under subparagraph (A) shall be not more than $25,000,000.
Purpose
To develop specific water quality related projects that are essential to the restoration of the Florida Everglades.
Projects Listed According to Original Ranking [POC: Karen Tippett]
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50/50 cost sharing
Federal cost share per project limited to $25M, with the exception of $30M for Seminole Big Cypress project |
| Total Costs: |
$180M All Projects |
| Time to Construction: |
Critical Projects – 5 years Civil Works Projects – 10 years |
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1. East Coast Canal Structures (C-4)
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#1 |
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Description |
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Construct gated water control structure in C-4 basin. |
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Purpose |
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Raise surface and ground water levels, increase aquifer recharge, reduce seepage. |
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Total Cost |
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$3.3 million |
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Manager |
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Karen Tippett - Tel: (904) 232-1061 |
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Sponsor |
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South Florida Water Management District
Project Manager: George Marban, (561) 682-6501 |
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Status/Schedule |
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Award Contract: 9/2000
Complete Construction: 4/2003 |
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2. Tamiami Trail Culverts
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#2 |
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Description |
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Construct 77 culverts under Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) at 30 locations. |
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Purpose |
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Restore more natural hydro-patterns to Southern Big Cypress National Preserve. |
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Total Cost |
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$7.6 million |
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Manager |
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Karen Tippett - Tel: (904) 232-1061 |
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Sponsor |
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South Florida Water Management District |
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Status/Schedule |
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On hold - will be assigned
National Environmental Policy Act Document Completed: 4/99
Project Cooperation Agreement Signed: 1/00
Award Contract: TBD
Complete Construction: TBD |
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4. Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study
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#4 |
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Description |
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Comprehensive study of the Florida Keys to determine the ability of its ecosystem and infrastructure to withstand all impacts of additional land development activities and associated population growth. See the Study Area Map! |
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Provide an information database and an analysis of consequences that may be used by local planners to determine the level of land development activities that will avoid adverse impacts to the Florida Keys ecosystem. |
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Total Cost |
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$6.0 million |
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Manager |
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Deborah Peterson - Tel: (904) 614-5064 |
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Sponsor |
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Florida Department of Community Affairs, participation of Monroe County & incorporated areas
Jim Quinn - Tel: (850) 487-4545 |
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Status/Schedule |
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Complete - in closeout |
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5. Western C-11 Water Quality Treatment
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#5 |
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Description |
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Construct a spillway structure in C-11 canal to separate clean seepage flows from stormwater flows and construct a pump station to pump clean flows into Water Conservation Area 3A. |
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Purpose |
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Correct pumping of untreated agricultural and urban stormwater runoff from western C-11 basin into Water Conservation Area 3A. |
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Total Cost |
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$18.5 million |
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Manager |
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Kathy Meyers - Tel: (904) 232-1431 |
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Sponsor |
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South Florida Water Management District |
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Status/Schedule |
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Complete - In closeout |
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6. Seminole Big Cypress Reservation Water Conservation Plan
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#6 |
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Description |
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Construct water control and treatment facilities in the western portion of Big Cypress Reservation. |
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Purpose |
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Improve quality of agricultural water runoff within the reservation; restore storage capacity, and return native vegetation. |
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Total Cost |
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$49.6 million |
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Manager |
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Jeff Couch - Tel: (904) 232-1464 |
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Sponsor |
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Seminole Tribe of Florida |
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Status/Schedule |
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| Execute PCA |
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01/00 |
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10/07 |
| Complete Corps Construction |
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10/10 |
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9. Southern Crew Project Additions & Imperial River Flowway
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#9 |
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Description |
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Southern CREW. Acquire 4,670 acres. Restore land to natural state. |
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Purpose |
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Reestablish more natural flow patterns to 4,670 acres in Southern Crew; restore Imperial River's natural flow-way to Estero Bay and reduce river nutrient loads. |
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Total Cost |
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$12.0 million |
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Manager |
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Karen Tippett - Tel: (904) 232-1061 |
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Sponsor |
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South Florida Water Management District |
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Status/Schedule |
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Complete |
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10. Lake Okeechobee Water Retention & Phosphorous Removal
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#10 |
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Description |
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Construction of two large stormwater treatment areas, acquire conservation easements on lands and remove landowner improvements. |
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Purpose |
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Restoration of certain wetlands and improve water quality by removal of phosphorus from waters entering Lake Okeechobee. |
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Total Cost |
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$16.4 million |
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Manager |
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Timothy Brown - Tel: (904) 232-2187 |
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Sponsor |
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South Florida Water Management District |
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Status/Schedule |
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Letter report has been approved. NEPA documentation complete. Initial design report complete January 2000 with Addendum dated April 2001. Plans and specifications underway with expected construction start date of first quarter FY 2003. Taylor Creek STA is expected to take 14 months for construction; Nubbin Slough STA is approximately 24 months. |
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Water Control Plans |
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* Taylor Creek (Grassy Island) Stormwater Treatment Area (STA)
* Nubbin Slough (New Palm) Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) |
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11. Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area
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#11 |
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Description |
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Construct an above-ground reservoir with a pump station and a gated water level control structure. |
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Purpose |
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Provide seasonal or temporary storage of stormwater from the Ten Mile Creek basin. |
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Manager |
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Kim Vitek - Tel: (904) 232-2583 |
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Sponsor |
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South Florida Water Management District |
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Status/Schedule |
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| Execute PCA |
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1/00 |
| Initiate Plans and Specs |
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5/00 |
| Complete Plans and Specs |
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4/03 |
| Land Certification |
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3/03 |
| Construction Contract Award |
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9/03 |
| Complete Construction |
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6/06 |
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15. Lake Trafford Restoration
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#15 |
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Description |
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Dredge 8.5 million cubic yards of organic sediment from Lake Trafford; disposal on agricultural lands. |
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Purpose |
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Improve lake water quality and subsequent flows to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and regional ecosystem watershed, and the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. |
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Total Cost |
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$17.5 million |
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Manager |
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Karen Tippett - Tel: (904) 232-1016 |
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Sponsor |
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South Florida Water Management District |
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Status/Schedule |
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| Execute PCA |
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1/00 |
| Initiate Plans and Specs |
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10/00 |
| Complete Plans and Specs |
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6/01 |
| Land Certification |
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6/01 |
| Initiate Construction |
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4/02 |
| Complete Construction |
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12/07 |
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