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WASHINGTON, DC 20510

January 29, 2020

President Donald Trump

The White House

1600 Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500

Dear Mr. President:

As you ?nalize your Fiscal Year 2021 budget, we respectfully ask for your continued support to
fully fund the critically important Everglades restoration efforts. Your administration?s leadership in
securing a historic level of funding for Everglades restoration in last year?s budget has provided hope
and a sense of pride that we will deliver concrete results. In anticipation of soon to be expanded
construction, we request that your forthcoming budget request to Congress include a record $250 million
for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration (SFER). While this amount is $50 million more than last year?s
budget, it is re?ective of your administration?s strong commitment to Florida?s unique ecosystems.

In recent years, harmful algal blooms have impacted both coasts of our state, devastating the
economy and harming native wildlife that is not found anywhere else on earth. This issue has united
Floridians and we are con?dent that we can persevere with your support. As evidenced by the state?s
commitments over the past decade to provide record funding, Floridians, together with our federal
partners, are focused on solving the environmental challenges we face.

Recent construction efforts, such as the Herbert Hoover Dike at Lake Okeechobee, were made
possible by the federal and state cost-share agreement, which have put Everglades restoration efforts
back on course. With continued robust funding, we anticipate several projects will be completed,
making a very real impact in the lives of Floridians.

The importance of funding this world-class environmental infrastructure project to restore
America?s Everglades cannot be understated. As such, a $250 million investment will not just benefit
generations to come, it will build off your historic commitment to Everglades restoration that is already
part of your lasting legacy in Florida.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We look forward to working with you to
restore our nation?s Everglades.

Sincerely,
A gum


Marco Rubio Rick Scott
US. Senator US. Senator