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Diaz-Balart Celebrates Dedication of C-111 Spreader Canal Western Project

January 11, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), founder and co-Chair of the Everglades Caucus, attended the dedication of the C-111 Spreader Canal Western Project, the first project to be completed in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). In 2004, Congressman Diaz-Balart authored H.R. 3785, which authorized the land swap between the State of Florida and Everglades National Park in order to construct the canal. The purpose of the canal is to restore freshwater flows to Florida Bay through Taylor Slough and to preserve clean water for Everglades National Park and maintain flood controls for eastern communities. H.R. 3785 was signed into law later that year.

“I am pleased to join the South Florida Water Management District in today’s dedication of the C-111 Spreader Canal Western Project. The canal is a key component to restoring fresh water flows in the Everglades. Florida is blessed to have a natural treasure like the Everglades and we have an obligation to preserve it for future generations.”

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