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Ron DeSantis and Cabinet Approve Florida Forever Land Acquisitions, Conservation Easements
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved seven Florida Forever land acquisitions and conservation easements that will protect Florida’s natural environments in Hardee, Hendry, Indian River, Leon, Okeechobee and Santa Rosa...
Ron DeSantis Names Shawn Hamilton to Lead Florida Department of Environmental Protection
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Emile D. “Shawn” Hamilton as Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Hamilton has been serving as interim secretary since June.
“I am pleased to...
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.
Ron DeSantis: DEP, Kanter Real Estate Reach Agreement of 20,000 Acres of Wetlands in...
“One of my administration’s top environmental priorities has been expediting Everglades restoration,” DeSantis said on Wednesday. “Today we take another step in the right direction by reaching this agreement between DEP and Kanter Real Estate that will allow for the purchase of 20,000 acres of critical wetlands.
Ron DeSantis, Florida Cabinet Push to Expedite Construction of Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir...
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet voted to expedite the construction of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project on Tuesday.
Ron DeSantis Declares Victory on Environmental Priorities After Legislative Session Ends
“Thanks to the leadership of Governor DeSantis and the support of our legislative leaders, Florida is making historic investments in our environment,” said Valenstein.
Ron DeSantis Opts to Keep Noah Valenstein as DEP Secretary
The decision won the applause of the Everglades Foundation and other environmental groups.