Tag: everglades trust
Everglades Protectors Cheer as Ron DeSantis Keeps Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary
At the end of last week, Gov. Shawn Hamilton announced that Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Sec. Shawn Hamilton will stay at his post as the governor starts his second term.
“Shawn Hamilton has done...
Everglades Trust Backs 11 Candidates in Florida Legislative Races
On Thursday, the Everglades Trust (Trust) announced its endorsements of candidates running for the Florida Legislature for the 2022 general election.
“The Trust is proud to be endorsing 11 candidates for the Florida Legislature during...
Everglades Trust Backs Republicans and Democrats in Florida Congressional Races
The Everglades Trust (Trust) unveiled some of its picks for congressional races across Florida this week.
“The Trust is pleased to announce that it has endorsed eight Florida congressional candidates during the 2022 general election,”...
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Showcases Funds to Start Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Project
This week, U.S. Rep Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., pointed to federal funds coming to Florida to begin construction of the embankment contract for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir.
“Due to the historic size of...
EAA Reservoir Project Site Work Begins
SFWMD is now working on the project site for the 6,500-acre treatment wetland component, known as a Stormwater Treatment Area (STA), of the EAA Reservoir Project.