Project Highlight: C-139 Annex: Western Everglades Restoration Project

Adkins Building and Construction, a General Contractor (CGC1528214) located in Bradenton, Florida, is proud to announce its involvement in the Western Everglades expansion project. This significant endeavor is part of a larger effort to restore the Everglades ecosystem and strengthen the region’s environmental resilience. Partnering with Ranger Construction, Adkins Building & Construction will build a flow control annex building in Hendry County, Florida, contributing to the ongoing restoration work.

Western Everglades Expansion: Restoring a Vital Ecosystem

The Western Everglades expansion is a critical initiative aimed at revitalizing one of Florida’s most essential natural habitats. For this project, Adkins Building & Construction will help implement key restoration strategies within the C-139 Flow Equalization Basin (FEB), a 29,000-acre area designed to improve water management and ecological balance.

Restoration Strategies

The project focuses on:

• Restoring ecological connectivity and resilience to historic wetland/upland ecosystems.
• Reestablishing freshwater flow paths, timings, flow volumes, and sheet flow distributions.
• Reducing wildfires caused by altered hydrology in the Western Everglades.
• Restoring and stabilizing water levels.
• Reintroducing and maintaining native fauna and flora.
• Achieving low aquatic nutrient levels (oligotrophic conditions).

Western Everglades Expansion Additional Proposed Features

One major proposed feature in Western Everglades expansion project is the development of a 3,420-acre North Feeder STA (Stormwater Treatment Area). This facility will treat water from the North Feeder Canal Basin to meet the target of 13 ppb TP (flow-weighted mean) as part of the canal improvement plan. Within Pond 5N and 5S, flows from the STA will be released into the L-3 Canal, directing water toward the northwest corner of WCA 3A, ensuring improved water quality and ecological function.

Adkins Building and Construction brings decades of commercial construction expertise to this transformative project. By combining state-of-the-art techniques with a commitment to environmental stewardship, we are honored to play a role in the Western Everglades expansion. For more information about our work and how we contribute to projects that make a difference, visit adkinsbuilt.com or call us at 941-896-3012.