MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Board of County Commissioners has taken a significant step toward improving water quality in Lake Weir, the county’s largest lake by surface area.
At a recent meeting, commissioners approved a $1.2-million appropriations request to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a comprehensive nutrient reduction project at Lake Weir. The request now advances in the state budget process for consideration in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Lake Weir has been designated as impaired for excess nutrients, which contribute to recurring algal blooms, reduced water clarity, and impacts to fish and wildlife. County leaders say the proposed project is designed to directly address those challenges while protecting the lake’s long-term health…