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Republican lawmakers tour Lake Okeechobee to discuss water quality and restoration efforts

Republican lawmakers tour Lake Okeechobee to discuss water quality and restoration efforts
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Republican lawmakers toured Lake Okeechobee by airboat Tuesday to discuss restoration efforts for the waterway that provides drinking water to more than 6 million South Floridians. Rep. Toby Overdorf of Martin County said the lake faces nutrient issues, vegetation issues, and management challenges converging in specific areas. Meg

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