PRESS STATEMENT

IN RESPONSE TO SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING AMENDED CONTRACT

Contact: Judy Sanchez
863.902.2210
561.261.3167

Released: May 13, 2009

Clewiston, FL — May 13, 2009“We commend the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District for approving the amended contract today.  We look forward to working in partnership with the State and the South Florida Water Management District in moving forward to close this transaction and implement Governor Crist’s bold vision for restoring the Everglades ecosystem,” said Robert Coker, senior vice president, public affairs.

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