Chapter 137. Authorizing a survey of the Caloosahatchee River drainage area in Florida, and of Lake Okeechobee and certain territory bordering its shores in Florida
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CHAP. 137.— An Act Authorizing a survey of the Caloosahatchee River drainage area in Florida, and of Lake Okeechobee and certain territory bordering its shores in Florida. February 14, 1927.[[[S. 5499](/us/bill/69/s/5499).][Public, No. 619](/us/pl/69/619).] *Be it enacted by the Senate awl House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the SecretaryCaloosahatehee River, Fla.Survey directed of drainage area of, for flood control, etc. of War be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to cause a survey of the Caloosahatehee River drainage area in Florida and to determine what control works are necessary for navigation in connection with Hood control and the cost thereof, and also a survey of LakeLake Okeechobee, tor flood control.
Okeechobee in Florida and certain territory bordering its shores and from Lake Okeechobee to the Atlantic Ocean to determine what measures are necessary for flood control, such as additional diking and outlets, and further lowering of the levels of Lake Okeechobee. Sec. 2. The sum of $45,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary,Amount authorized from rivers and harbors appropriations. is hereby authorized to be expended out of any funds heretofore 1098or hereafter appropriated for the improvement of rivers and harbors to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Approved, February 14, 1927.