Florida -- Lake Okeechobee.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Arthur R. Marshall, Jr. Papers
Manuscripts, correspondence, and other papers of a biologist/ecologist regarding the restoration of water flow in South Florida and other environmental issues.
Fred L. Williamson Papers
Diaries, correspondence, news clippings, hearings, engineering reports and other material related to South Florida, particularly in the Clewiston area. The collection also contains the records of the New River, Lake Okeechobee and Caloosahatchee Navigation Association.
Max Quackenbos Collection
Documents pertaining to a variety of environmental activities related to Martin County, South Florida, and the Everglades. In particular, the materials provide evidence about the meetings and activities of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) because Max Quackenbos was a regular meeting attendee and planning participant. Other topics include the Kissimmee River, Lake Okeechobee, Indian River Lagoon, and the St. Lucie River.
Nathaniel P. Reed Everglades Papers
Reed's correspondence and other documents relating to the Everglades starting in 1983, the beginning of the Save our Everglades program declared by Governor Bob Graham, and spanning until 2005.
Thomas E. Will Papers
The papers of Thomas E. Will primarily relate to the development of land in South Florida following drainage of the Everglades, particularly Will's settlement of Okeelanta near Lake Okeechobee.