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Mast Urges President To Include $250 Million For Everglades Restoration In Budget

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Last year, Mast Fought to Secure Historic $200
Million Commitment for Everglades Infrastructure 
Increase To $250 Million Would Ensure Army Corps is Operating At Full Capacity Toward
Construction of EAA Southern Storage Reservoir, Other Everglades Restoration Projects

U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today requested that President Donald Trump include $250 million in funding for Everglades restoration in his FY2021 budget request. [Read more…] about Mast Urges President To Include $250 Million For Everglades Restoration In Budget

At Mast’s Urging, Congress Delivers Huge Everglades Restoration Funding Increase

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2020 Appropriations Package Passes House, Includes
$200 Million For South Florida Ecosystem Restoration

At the urging of U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), the U.S. House of Representatives today passed a critical increase in funding for Everglades restoration. [Read more…] about At Mast’s Urging, Congress Delivers Huge Everglades Restoration Funding Increase

Governor Ron DeSantis Requests $625 Million in Recurring Funds for Everglades Restoration and Protection of Water Resources

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The Governor also seeks to increase fines for
environmental crimes by 50 percent across the board

Governor Ron DeSantis today announced his request to the Florida Legislature of $625 million in recurring funding for the next three years for Everglades restoration and protection of Florida’s water resources. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Requests $625 Million in Recurring Funds for Everglades Restoration and Protection of Water Resources

Governor Ron DeSantis and Environmental Leaders Reflect on Historic Investment in Everglades Restoration and Water Resources

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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

Governor Ron DeSantis and environmental leaders today reflected on the Florida Legislature’s work in providing historic funding toward  Everglades restoration and Florida’s water resources. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Environmental Leaders Reflect on Historic Investment in Everglades Restoration and Water Resources

Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Marco Rubio and Senator Rick Scott ask President Trump to Include $200 Million in Construction Funding for Everglades Restoration

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As part of his commitment to advocate on behalf of Florida’s environment and water quality, Governor Ron DeSantis today joined Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott asking President Donald Trump to include in the federal budget a sustained annual commitment of $200 million in construction funding for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration (SFER). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Marco Rubio and Senator Rick Scott ask President Trump to Include $200 Million in Construction Funding for Everglades Restoration