Don’t let Big Sugar rewrite Florida’s future
Big Sugar is pushing a massive rock mine in the Everglades Agricultural Area, disguised as a water storage project called the “Southland Water Resource Project”. If approved, it could undermine Everglades restoration and put Florida’s clean water at risk.
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A rock mine disguised as a restoration reservoir, with zero treatment infrastructure to clean the water before it’s sent south through the Everglades.
Threatens the structural integrity and overall effectiveness of the Everglades Reservoir, a critical nearby restoration project designed to reduce toxic coastal discharges.
Sets a dangerous precedent that opens the door for more rock mines, favoring industry profits over Florida’s clean water and restoration future.
FAQsWhat You Need to Know:
What exactly is being proposed?
The “Southland Water Resource Project” is a rock mine in disguise. It would excavate thousands of acres in the Everglades Agricultural Area under the false promise of water benefits.
Why should Floridians be concerned?
It jeopardizes the nearby Everglades Reservoir (a key restoration project under construction), threatens the Biscayne Aquifer, and uses potential restoration land for private mining profits.
Has this project been approved yet?
Not yet. The Palm Beach County zoning commission recommended approval—despite confusion and lack of clarity about the project. The final vote happens May 22nd.
Has it been reviewed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)?
No. SFWMD has not completed its evaluation, and commissioners at the last hearing admitted they weren’t sure about its status.
What happens if it gets approved?
It could open the floodgates for similar high-impact projects in areas that should be prioritized for future restoration—risking billions in taxpayer investment and the health of Florida’s water systems.
NO ROCK MINE!
This is your moment to show your support before it’s too late.
Floridians have fought too hard for clean water to let this happen behind closed doors. If this project progresses, it could define the future of the Everglades Agricultural Area—not with restored wetlands, but with rock mines and lost opportunities.
Help fund our ongoing efforts to STOP the threat of Big Sugar mining in the Everglades.
