Everglades, Ron DeSantis and Florida

Florida Gov. DeSantis Showcases Everglades Restoration, Eyes State Control Over Federal Projects
Governor Ron DeSantis today showcased Florida’s progress in Everglades restoration and unveiled new budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Speaking at an event in Juno Beach, the Governor emphasized Florida’s commitment to restoring the state’s iconic ecosystem,
DeSantis says Florida should manage Everglades restoration
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he plans to ask Trump to let Florida take over Everglades restoration, essentially ending a 25-year partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers.
DeSantis to seek state authority over federal money for Everglades restoration under Trump administration
TALLAHASSEE — As he works on a proposed budget for the upcoming year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state will ask President-elect Donald Trump to give Florida authority over federal money for Everglades restoration projects.
'SEND US THE FUNDS': How DeSantis wants to expedite Everglades restoration
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Juno Beach where he touted the continued push to restore the Everglades and divert water south of Lake Okeechobee.
DeSantis to ask Trump for more authority over Everglades restoration
The Florida governor made construction of the 10,100-acre Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir a top priority when he took office in 2019.
DeSantis lauds environmental successes, wants more control of federal funding
DeSantis is recommending $805 million be earmarked for environmental projects. That's on top of about $6.5 billion approved since DeSantis took office in 2019.
Gov. DeSantis wants control of federal money for Everglades projects
Tania Galloni, managing attorney for the Earthjustice legal organization, has questioned DeSantis' dedication to protecting the environment.
DeSantis to ask Trump to let Florida to control federal money for Everglades restoration
As he works on a proposed budget for the upcoming year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state will ask President-elect Donald Trump to give Florida authority over federal money for Everglades
Gov. DeSantis seeks to expedite Everglades restoration, take control from federal government
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state of Florida can expedite Everglades restoration, doing the job quicker than the federal government.
Governor Ron DeSantis highlights Everglades restoration, calls for more authority for Florida to execute the CERP
Governor Ron DeSantis announced updates on Florida’s efforts to restore the Everglades and enhance the supply and quality of the state’s water resources, unveiling key budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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