What We Do

Accomplishments

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• ​​​Helping with planning and monitoring of the SJRWMD project, the Loch Haven Chain’s nutrient load and flooding studies. FLHCL works closely with CDM Smith, who is contracted to do the study.

• Certified as a 501c3 charitable (non-profit) organization by IRS

• Have grown to include nearly 400 concerned residents who have opted into our communications including more than 70% of shoreline homeowners

• Secured $1.35M appropriation in 2024-25 Florida state budget for study of Loch Haven lake basin and ‘downpayment’ on capital required for indicated infrastructure upgrades. St. Johns River Water Management District managing that project; findings expected late 2024/early 2025

• Successfully advocated for nearly $300K in upgrades by OUC and the City of Orlando to better ‘harden’ lift station (LS#3) at 1792/Lake Shore Drive against future storm events; work completed spring 2022 with NO FAILURE during Hurricane Ian! Upgraded LS#3 design is now the new standard for major lift stations in Orlando

• Regular shoreline and on-water cleanups held in spring and fall. We actually have closer to 5000 lbs of trash collected!

• Building strong relationships with policymakers and key staff in Orlando, Winter Park, Orange County and the Florida House and Senate

• Supported re-activation of Lake Sue MSTU in 2023 (unincorporated Orange County residents)

• Advocating for cross-jurisdictional, long term lake management and infrastructure upgrade plan for entire Loch Haven Lake basin based on anticipated SJRWMD findings