4. Parity with the Harris Chain: We demand that Lake Okahumpka be treated with the same environmental

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-05-26 · agenda_item

A group called Save Our Lake Okahumpka (SOLO) is petitioning officials to take action to prevent the ecological and recreational collapse of Lake Okahumpka. The lake is currently obstructed by invasive vegetation and floating plant matter, making it unnavigable and degrading water quality. SOLO demands that state and local agencies coordinate to address the issue. This item is currently under review by the Board of County Commissioners. The proposed actions would likely involve site clearing and grading to remove invasive vegetation and muck, followed by potential dredging or water quality improvement efforts. Contractors specializing in environmental cleanup, marine services, and heavy equipment operation could be involved. Reaching out to county officials and the FWC early could provide insight into the scope and timeline of potential future work.