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Florida is planning 4,800 acres of wetlands at the mouth of the Kissimmee River to remove phosphorus before it reaches Lake Okeechobee, decades after engineers began undoing the river's earlier straightening

Florida is planning a 4,800-acre wetland project to filter phosphorus pollution before it reaches Lake Okeechobee. This initiative involves directing stormwater through treatment areas filled with aquatic vegetation. Wetlands help mitigate impacts of excess nutrients and support local ecosystems. The project has been under development since 2019 and will provide flood protection and recreational opportunities. A public meeting is scheduled for November 2026 to discuss construction details.