FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2023 ~Designated State Geological Sites showcase Florida's geological history and resources~ JENNINGS, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has joined the Suwannee River Water Management District ( …
A water quality project designed to remove nutrients before they reach the Caloosahatchee River in Southwest Florida takes another crucial step forward. DEP and community leaders in Lehigh Acres recently celebrated the start of the Caloosahatchee River …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2023 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet invested more than $46.6 million to acquire five properties totaling 21,000 acres across the state that will be designated for conservation …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2023 Worthington’s marsh wren. Photo by Roxan Chicalo/FWC TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has acquired 565 remaining acres within the Tiger Island/Little Tiger Island Florida …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 13, 2023 ~At the conclusion of these assessments, all 67 counties in Florida will have completed a vulnerability assessment~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the award …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 1, 2023 ~Governor's Framework for Freedom Budget Continues Historic Investments in Everglades Restoration, Water Quality Protections, Vital Land Acquisitions and Resilience of Coastal Communities~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 1, 2023 ~Stormwater and Wastewater Grant Applications Now Being Accepted for Review~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a new funding opportunity for local governments …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 31, 2023 ~Applications will be accepted beginning Feb. 1, 2023~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental (DEP) is launching the Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program this week to help Floridians …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 26, 2023 Photo by Carlton Ward Jr./Wildpath. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has finalized the purchase of an 11,958-acre conservation easement in DeSoto and Hardee counties within …
CONTACT: Emily.Lang@FloridaDEP.gov ~Eco-Friendly Landscaping Practices Help Protect Natural Resources~ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) is the state’s premier program promoting sustainable alternatives to conventional landscaping. The program’s nine …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2023 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet invested more than $17.7 million to acquire five properties across the state that will be designated for conservation. Read what …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 28, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During the past four years, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made historic investments to protect our environmental resources. Through Executive Order 19-12, Governor DeSantis laid out a …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 12, 2022 Use courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor. FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined local officials in Flagler and Volusia counties to assess damage from Hurricane Nicole due to coastal …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 10, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was at the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor and issue updates on Tropical Storm Nicole. Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane near Vero Beach early …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 9, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update on state preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole and urged Floridians to listen to local emergency management officials for updates related to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 8, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Fort Myers Beach to give updates on recovery efforts in areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Floridians continue to show resiliency through …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 5, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Lee County to give updates, survey impacted areas and to deliver supplies to Sanibel Island. While visiting Matlacha in Lee County, the Governor announced the …
The City of West Miami held a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase III of the Potable Water Improvement System Project funded by DEP, following approval from Governor Ron DeSantis. An amount of $2 million will start the work on the west side of the city. DEP …
DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton joined a boat tour of the Homosassa Springs and Kings Bay restoration projects, where work is focused on removing algal mats above and below the water surface. Once the removal is complete, projects begin to restore native …
DEP is proud to be part of these important projects that will provide the historic community of American Beach on Amelia Island with a new water distribution system and wastewater collection system. American Beach received more than $12 million in funding …
