

This has made it virtually impossible to balance the needs of the EAA with other parts of the water management system. In providing near-perfect flood control and irrigation for the EAA, the state has essentially turned over control of south Florida’s water supply to a few powerful corporations. Your voice: Guest opinion: Colonel Kelly’s plan a political solution, not a workable plan for South Florida residents | Guest Opinion More like this: Florida must maintain its right and responsibility to protect our water supply | Guest opinion Florida’s sugar industry has developed a powerful political machine to influence state and federal lawmakers to maintain price supports (aka subsidies) and establish policies that provide near-perfect flood control and water supply for the EAA.
