PepsiCo Commits Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Central Florida Wetlands Project 

PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) is proudly announcing a $2.1 million investment in the city of Winter Haven, Florida to support wetlands restoration and water management projects and allow the Florida aquifer to recharge an average of 400,000 gallons a day by 2025.

See topline details below as well as a hi-res visual, executive commentary from Heather Hoytink (PBNA South Division President) and Gary Hubbard (Director of Winter Haven Water) and more below my signature.

• The funding will enable Winter Haven to complete an interconnected wetland system that restores historical wetland areas called The Sapphire Necklace – the signature project of Winter Haven’s One Water Master Plan – and supports Central Florida wildlife habitat creation, flood protection, water quality improvements and new public recreational amenities.

• The local water improvements will directly benefit the Winter Haven watershed, as well as the nearby Peace Creek Watershed, the Peace River Watershed, Charlotte Harbor and the 9 County Groundwater basin region.