SUBJECT:
Title
Request Ratification of Appropriations Project Request for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Lake Weir Restoration and Nutrient Reduction Project
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Angel Roussel, PE, Assistant County Administrator
Administration
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On January 16, 2026, an Appropriations Project Request for FY 2026-27 was submitted on behalf of Marion County. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) designated Lake Weir as impaired for nutrients. This project will reduce nutrient loading, improve water quality, reduce frequent algal blooms, improve habitat for fish/wildlife, enhance clarity for recreational use and improve property values for the surrounding homes. This project will implement innovative technologies around the lake to trap and uptake nutrients before they enter the lake, dredge nutrient-dense hot spots, and restore wetlands that act as nutrient sinks.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to ratify the Appropriations Project Request for Lake Weir improvements.
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