Lake Okeechobee has become polluted as a result of government approved back pumping that was done by South Florida sugar and vegetable growers to irrigate the fields. The water that was being dumped into the lake contained fertilizers and other pollutants. In 2014 a federal court put an end to this being done. Additionally the lake is polluted by toxic run off from golf courses, and home septic systems which is helping to feed the growth of toxic algae. These algae can kill oysters, as well as effect manatees, sea grass and other organisms in the lake. To try and help solve these issues governor Rick Scott committed 90 million dollars to add 2.6 miles of bridging to Tamiami trail to improve water flow into the Everglades. This will allow
