Stop Poisoning Florida Act

HR 3818, the Stop Poisoning Florida Act, prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from discharging water from Lake Okeechobee through specific locks and dams (S-308 and S-80) when toxin levels exceed EPA-recommended limits for recreational waters. The law requires testing for microcystins - a toxic algae byproduct - and blocks discharges if levels surpass EPA standards. This directly affects water management practices at Lake Okeechobee and protects recreational users by preventing unsafe water releases. The provision applies when the Army Corps, EPA, or Florida state tests show toxin concentrations above the EPA’s human health criteria.