Historic action was taken Tuesday to try to avoid a future algae crisis on the Treasure Coast.
The Florida House and Senate agreed to pay for a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to curb future lake discharges to the east and west.
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The plan is the brainchild of Senate President and Republican Joe Negron.
The proposal would deepen a reservoir already planned on 14,000 acres of state state-owned land.
The House still needs to pass the bill, but observers sat that is likely.
The ultimate cost of the project, which wouldn't start for several years, is $1.5 billion.
