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City of Miami Makes Everglades Restoration a Legislative Priority

Posted on February 5, 2021


Commissioner cites threatened drinking water supply and climate change as reasons

In a Special City Commission Meeting on Friday, Commissioner Ken Russell proposed a resolution to list Everglades restoration as a legislative priority for the City of Miami in 2021. [Read more…] about City of Miami Makes Everglades Restoration a Legislative Priority

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Mast, Environmental Groups Fight Back Against Special Interest Water Heist That Will Devastate Everglades Restoration

Posted on May 6, 2020

U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) and more than 30 environmental groups across Florida are fighting back against a lobbying effort currently underway in Congress to tie the hands of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as they write the next regulation schedule for Lake Okeechobee, which was authorized by Rep. Mast in 2018. [Read more…] about Mast, Environmental Groups Fight Back Against Special Interest Water Heist That Will Devastate Everglades Restoration

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

Posted on January 29, 2020

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

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

Posted on December 17, 2019

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

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

Posted on September 11, 2019

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

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

Posted on May 7, 2019

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

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

Posted on February 11, 2019

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

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Governor Ron DeSantis Recommends $625 Million for Everglades Restoration and Protection of Water Resources

Posted on January 29, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis today outlined his recommendations for water issues in his environmental budget. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Recommends $625 Million for Everglades Restoration and Protection of Water Resources

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been awarded two grants which support Florida’s commitment … [Read More...] about FDOT Receives Grants Totaling $37 Million to Enhance Transportation Safety

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