FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 1, 2025 Big Bend Swamp/Holopaw Ranch Florida Forever Project | Photo by Lauren Yoho/Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved the protection of 20,086 acres of critical …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 15, 2025 Deer Creek Ranch — Photo by Lauren Yoho/Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is celebrating a major milestone: the Florida Forever Program has secured its 200th …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 11, 2025 This project is the first to break ground under Florida’s new Everglades restoration acceleration agreement with the U.S. Department of the Army MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis marked the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 8, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that Florida has met all federal air quality standards for the fifth consecutive year. Florida is the most populous state in the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 14, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the award of $150 million through the Resilient Florida Program. The program provides grants to local communities to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 21, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ─ Edward "Eddy" C. Bouza II has been appointed as the state of Florida’s next chief resilience officer. As chief resilience officer, Bouza will continue to lead the state’s efforts at …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 11, 2025 MELBOURNE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the completion of the Crane Creek/M-1 Canal Flow Restoration Project in Brevard County, a major step toward improving water quality in the Indian River Lagoon and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025 Bear Creek Forest Florida Forever Project | Photo by Lauren Yoho/Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has finalized the acquisition of 12,243 acres in Bay County that …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2025 MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the State of Florida and the U.S. Department of the Army have reached a landmark agreement that allows Florida to take the lead on key components of the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2025 HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis marked the official opening of the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir, one of the most significant Everglades restoration projects in Florida history. Joined by state, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2025 Today, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Chairman Chauncey Goss released the following statement regarding the signing of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 by Governor Ron DeSantis: “Everglades …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida's award-winning state parks, trails and historic sites offer some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world — and, this summer, nature lovers and photographers are invited to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2025 ~The budget emphasizes the Everglades and improvements in water quality, while hardening Florida’s coastlines and strengthening the state's infrastructure to withstand natural disasters~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has adopted 28 updated nutrient Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), marking a major advancement in Florida’s commitment to improving water …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2025 Deb Skinner's "Alligator Sunrise" shows an alligator resting on a misty morning at Myakka River State Park, earning the Grand Prize in the Professional/Hobbyist Division. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In celebration …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ─ Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved conservation easements protecting more than 76,000 acres within the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor. These key acquisitions close the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2025 Projects support Florida Forever, the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, and the Ocala-to- Osceola Wildlife Corridor Project Camp Blanding to Raiford Greenway Florida Forever Project | Photo by Lauren Yoho/ …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2025 St. Andrews State Park, Panama City, Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proud to announce that two Florida State Parks have once again been recognized among the best …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2025 Silver Springs State Park, Silver Springs, Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This Memorial Day, May 26, Florida State Parks invites residents and visitors to kick off summer with a day of adventure, relaxation and exploration …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025 Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale, Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State Parks and the Florida Prepaid College Savings Program are once again partnering to help families invest in their children’s future …
