FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2025 ~ Four-time Gold Medal winner once again competes for the nation’s highest honor in public lands stewardship ~ Alafia River State Park, Hillsborough County, Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State Parks has once again …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – To celebrate Earth Day 2025, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosted a statewide poster contest for students in grades 4-12. Students were invited to create artwork …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded $25 million through the Local Government Water Supply Pilot Grant Program to fund 13 projects that will improve water supply …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded $10 million in grants for 15 projects focused on mitigating the effects of harmful algal blooms, including blue-green algae. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded an additional $9.3 million through the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern Grant Program to support seven projects that …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded more than $60 million in grants for 17 projects aimed at restoring Florida’s world-renowned springs. These projects will …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded $9.5 million for 10 projects focused on enhancing coral nursery infrastructure and expanding operations, furthering Florida’s …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2025 PALM BAY, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $389 million in grants to improve water quality and quantity across Florida. The funding includes $189 million in Water Quality Improvement Grants and $ …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2025 Photo by Randy B. Schmidt. APOPKA, Fla. — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is pleased to announce the implementation of a reservation pilot program for day-use entry at Wekiwa Springs State Park. This …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2024 Etoniah-Cross Florida Greenway Florida Forever Project | Photo by Lauren Yoho/Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved the protection of 34,595 acres of critical …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved the protection of thousands of acres of critical conservation lands through the Florida Forever Program and legislative appropriations. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 3, 2025 ~Budget Calls for Increased Funding to Strengthen Florida’s Coasts and Water Supply and Reduce Nutrient Deposits into Lake Okeechobee~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 9, 2025 CERP, or the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, is a state and federal partnership on projects to restore the Florida Everglades JUNO BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced updates on Florida’s …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 27, 2024 Newly appointed Secretary of DEP Alexis A. Lambert looks forward to doing even more for Florida’s environment in 2025. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) highlights the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 18, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved significant investments to protect Florida’s natural resources and agricultural lands. Through the Florida Forever Program, $111 …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 26, 2024 Kevin Patton: 2023 Recipient of the Jim Stevenson Resource Manager of the Year Award TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proud to announce Kevin Patton, park manager of Paynes …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 12, 2024 Sending more clean water south remains a top priority for the South Florida Water Management District (District). Today, the District’s Governing Board unanimously approved two projects to expedite progress to send more …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 13, 2024 Pictured from L-R: Ben Butler, SFWMD Governing Board Member; Edward Ornstein, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida; Tina Osceola, Acting Executive Director of Operations of the Seminole Tribe of Florida; “Alligator …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 8, 2024 Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Olustee TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In honor of the courageous men and women who have served and are currently serving in our nation's military, the Florida Department of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 1, 2024 ~ "Capture the Real Florida" for a Chance to Win the Ultimate Prize for Best Photo~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida's 175 state parks, trails and historic sites offer beautiful backdrops for recreation and …
