What We Do

Accomplishments

• 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.  Nearly 3000 lb. of trash – well over a TON! - collected from the shorelines and shallows

• 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