Restoration Strategies Study - Lakes Apopka and Jesup

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking a consultant to perform a restoration strategies study for Lakes Apopka and Jesup. The study must include options to remove or mitigate nutrients and invasive species, and explore the impacts of raising the average lake level and/or increasing the depth in some or all areas of the lakes. The consultant will be required to identify potential projects, evaluate their environmental and economic impacts, and provide detailed project plans and cost estimates. The study must be completed by February 26, 2027, and the consultant must submit two final reports, one for each lake. Some key aspects of the project include: * Evaluating potential projects to remove or mitigate nutrients and invasive species * Assessing the impacts of raising the average lake level and/or increasing the depth in some or all areas of the lakes * Providing detailed project plans and cost estimates for each potential project * Evaluating the environmental and economic impacts of each potential project * Recommending an overall most effective potential project or combination of projects to address legislative direction.