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RVCA Beautification

City of Fort Lauderdale Marks the
Successful Completion

of the Tarpon River Restoration Project in Rio Vista

n Friday, August 26, 2022 the City of
Fort Lauderdale marked the completion of
Othe Tarpon River restoration and remediation
project with Vice Mayor Ben Sorenson leading the
celebration.
This surface water enhancement project included
hydraulic and mechanical dredging that took place
over the past four months and resulted in the removal
of approximately 2,000 cubic yards of sediment along
800 feet of the river.
Over the past four months, the City has been dredging
the Tarpon River on either side of the SE 9 Avenue
Bridge. This was the last in a series of efforts to not just
restore but to enhance the Rio Vista neighborhood.
The completion of this project contributes toward the
improvement of water quality in the Tarpon River,
which has seen increased oxygen levels and reduced
bacterial counts since mid-2020.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is committed to improving
our waterways in order to provide a high quality of
life for our residents and visitors, protect the natural
environment for wildlife, and preserve our thriving
marine industry.
Top: Paddleboards once again enjoying the Tarpon River in Fort Lauderdale’s Rio Vista neighborhood Bottom left: (City of Fort Lauderdale staff with Tarpon River Restoration
Project vendors) Anthony Fajardo Assistant City Manager; Greg Chavarria City Manager; Vice Mayor Ben Sorenson; Justin Friedman Res Florida Consulting; Todd Hitesheu,
Project Manager, Public Works; Clinton Hodges, Atl Diversified and Alan Dodd, Director Public Works Bottom right: City of Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Ben Sorenson.
Photo credit City of Fort Lauderdale

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