FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2024 ~ Designated State Geological Sites showcase Florida's geological history and resources ~ Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, outside Gainesville, was designated Florida's eighth State Geological Site on …
The court-appointed receiver continues to make progress with the current phase of closure work for the former Piney Point site. In this phase, soft materials (associated with the Port Manatee Berth 12 dredging) in the NGS-South compartment are being …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1638 into law, which directs 96% of the revenue generated from the Seminole Tribe Compact to fund flood control and water quality improvement …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the record-breaking success of his three-month Great Outdoors Initiative, providing 50% discounts on Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses and Annual …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 6, 2024 ~ Since 2019, Florida has invested more than $50 million dedicated to manatee protection and care ~ ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted funding to protect Florida’s manatees and improve water …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2024 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1638, Funding for Environmental Resource Management, which provides $150 million for necessary repairs and upgrades to the Central and South …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $9.5 million through Florida’s Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative to bolster academic and private partnerships to safeguard Florida’s Coral Reef, which …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet approved an investment to protect nearly 28,000 acres of Florida’s natural lands and link existing conservation areas. Today’s actions also mark the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2024 ~ Winners will receive prize packages including outdoor gear and Florida State Parks merchandise ~ John Hootman's photo "Morning Glow" shows a man on a boardwalk overlooking the peaceful spring at …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2024 Avalon Florida Forever Project | Photo by Katie Bryden/Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is celebrating the state’s acquisition of 16,200 acres of conservation …
East Port Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony: The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners announces the start of construction on the expansion of the East Port Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). The East Port WRF has been …
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Parker City Pier: As part of the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) early restoration program, the city of Parker submitted for and was selected to receive funding to construct a fishing pier for the …
DEP's Division of Water Restoration Assistance is providing approximately $43 million ($23 million in American Rescue Plan Act Wastewater Grant funds, and $20 million in a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan) for DeLand's Wiley M. Nash Water …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 25, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis attended a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the filling of the first cell of the 6,500-acre Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Stormwater Treatment Area, which will …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $20 million through the Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grant Program to strengthen ongoing efforts to restore water quality in the bay. Since 2019, the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 11, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $10 million for innovative technologies to combat harmful algal blooms. Funding is being provided for 10 projects that will mitigate the effects and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 5, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $30 million in state funding to support six water quality projects in the Caloosahatchee River Watershed. These projects will help address excess …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 21, 2023 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced his proposed Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, which earmarks nearly $3.4 billion for Florida’s environment to continue the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 20, 2023 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrates its major accomplishments in protecting Florida’s natural resources for 2023. Over the past few years, DEP has undertaken an …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 19, 2023 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $210 million through the Water Quality Improvement Grant Program for 27 statewide projects that will reduce harmful nutrients in Florida’s …
