Since its inception in 1989 the District has raised over $27,000,000 to be used for scientific research on environmental matters affecting the Everglades.

Lake Okeechobee and Everglades Studies

The objective of the project is to determine the effects of hydroperiod alteration and nutrient loading on control of cattail expansion and nutrient retention in the water conservation areas of South Florida. The effort was started by the District in 1989 and continues today.

BMP Studies

The primary goal of this project is to implement "Best Management Practices" (BMP's) and verify their practicality, effectiveness, and economic viability at the farm level. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS) is conducting this program. The effort was started by the District in 1989 and continues today.

Corps Restudy

The objective of this program is to set up and run computer models relating to water resource issues and impacts of changes to the primary canal system on flood control. This information will be submitted to Congress and used in the Water Resource Act of 2000.

Lake Okeechobee SWIM Plan - Permit Compliance Monitoring

The goal of this project is to establish and maintain a pump monitoring system to demonstrate compliance with the SFWMD Permit.

Everglades Forever Act - Compliance

The goals regarding the Everglades Forever Act 373.4592 (4)(f) require a cooperative effort with the EAAEPD landowners and SFWMD to implement a program of research, testing and best management practices addressing water quality standards.

Phosphorus Reduction Projects

The District contributed in excess of $2,700,000 to assist the cities of Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee in installing deep well injection systems for their waste disposal services. These systems reduce the phosphorus load in the EAA canals.

South Florida Water Management District Treatment Area Demonstration Project

The EAAEPD contributed $1,000,000 to this project, begun in 1989, to test the feasibility of using storm water treatment areas to remove phosphorus from storm water runoff.