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Gov. Ron DeSantis Awards $100 Million for Projects to Restore the Indian River Lagoon

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libertybele:
Gov. Ron DeSantis Awards $100 Million for Projects to Restore the Indian River Lagoon

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first awards through the newly established Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Protection Program, which was proposed by Governor DeSantis in Executive Order 23-06.

$100 million in state funding has been provided to support 21 priority water quality projects that will reduce the amount of harmful nutrients entering the IRL and help keep our waterways pristine.

Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the world, and local economies depend on these waterways attracting business to the area.

Today’s awards will help ensure the health of the IRL for Floridians to enjoy for years to come.

“Florida’s prized waterways draw visitors from across the world and are the foundation of our local economies,” said Governor Ron DeSantis.

“We are advancing our efforts to protect the Indian River Lagoon through smart investments that will continue to preserve this waterway.”

The IRL is the most biologically diverse estuary in North America and a key economic driver for the region. Since 2019, the state has awarded nearly $390 million to improve water quality in the IRL region.

In May, Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 1379 to ensure the state continues its momentum to protect Florida’s environment, especially in the IRL................

https://spacecoastdaily.com/2023/12/gov-ron-desantis-awards-100-million-for-projects-to-restore-the-indian-river-lagoon/

corbe:
   In an obscure corner of my DNA rests some Seminole and though this appears far away from the everglades of southern Florida, where Pres Jackson chased them, they remain the only Indian Tribe that Lived to never sign a Peace Treaty with the US GOV. 



Thank You Gov DeSantis and the Floridians that made HIM possible.

Hoodat:

--- Quote from: corbe on December 19, 2023, 02:25:57 am ---they remain the only Indian Tribe that Lived to never sign a Peace Treaty with the US GOV.

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Knowing what you know now, would you?

corbe:

--- Quote from: Hoodat on December 19, 2023, 03:53:04 am ---Knowing what you know now, would you?

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    NO, that probably explains why I suffer from TDS so much.

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