Leon County government announced today that $800,000 in funds has been secured in the federal FY 2024 appropriations package. Signed by the President and sponsored by Florida Congressman Dunn, the federal appropriation will support the County’s Fords Arm restoration project to enhance the water quality treatment for stormwater entering Fords Arm of Lake Jackson.
“This appropriation is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Leon County government to explore and secure vital funding at the federal and state levels,” said Leon County Commission Chair Carolyn Cummings. “This award will further the ongoing efforts of the County to enhance the overall quality of surface and groundwater in the Lake Jackson area.”
Specifically, the federal funding will support:
- Enhancing water quality treatment for stormwater entering Fords Arm of Lake Jackson, a designated “Outstanding Florida Water.”
- Completing a culvert replacement under Timberlane Road, the final segment in the County’s investment in Fords Arm of Lake Jackson.
- Significantly reducing the discharge of nutrients, especially phosphorus, into Lake Jackson through advanced stormwater treatment.
- Preventing flooding along area roadways by improving stormwater infrastructure and management.
“With the support of federal funds, the County’s Ford Arms restoration project will preserve our water quality, prevent flooding along roadways, and so much more,” said Leon County Administrator Vincent S. Long.
According to the press release, the “federal investment will supplement other County efforts completed to date to protect the surface water and groundwater quality of Lake Jackson, including construction of a new stormwater management facility, channel stabilization, and drainage improvements.”
The timeline for the distribution of the federal funding and the project construction will be announced at a future date as the County finalizes plans and schedules for implementation.
For more information, contact Nicki Paden, Assistant to the County Administrator for Legislative and Strategic Initiatives, at 850-606-5300 / PadenN@LeonCountyFL.gov, or Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations, at 850-606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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And, no mention of the historically polluted Lake Munson which also has residents continually affected medically by stormwater runoff, legacy toxic contaminants and regular raw sewage spills
There have been a lot of mistakes with the handling of that lake. I was disappointed than when it ran dry this last time that more of the lake bottom cleanup wasn’t done. They did a masterful job several years ago when they cleaned up the lake bottom and left several berms so that the entire lake didn’t drain down a sinkhole. That’s the reason that you’ve been able to see the lake near Miller Landing, Crowder Landing, and US 27.
The rain that we’ve had in recent months has been enough to raise the lake level to where it actually looks like a lake in a lot of places. I drove by Sunset Landing earlier today and it looks like the lake level needs to come another 18-24″ for most boats to launch and run.
I remember a Time in the 70’s when Lake Jackson held Annual World Renowned Fishing Tournaments. We used to Ski and Swim in that Lake too. The Lake was one of the best in the Country until Government got involved, trying to keep it from Draining like it was supposed to do. NOW, it looks like you can walk across it with all the stuff growing in it.