DeSantis, Everglades

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.
DeSantis lauds environmental successes, wants more control of federal funding for Everglades restoration
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 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.
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 plans $805 million allocation to Everglades restoration and other projects
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday morning in Juno Beach that his administration has invested a record $3.3 billion in 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.
Everglades restoration costing $805M sought by DeSantis
Restoration in the Everglades is sought with an $805 million appropriation request of the Florida Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. DeSantis Announces Record $3.3 Billion Investment in Everglades Restoration, Seeks State Control of Federal Funds
Gov. DeSantis announced Florida's $3.3 billion investment in Everglades restoration and seeks to manage federal funds for efficiency.
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 seeks control over Everglades restoration
Ron DeSantis announced plans to take charge of Everglades restoration projects during a press conference today. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 DeSantis highlighted the $3.
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
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Gov. DeSantis appeals to Donald Trump to delegate environmental projects to the states
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Florida agency wants to try captive breeding of endangered sparrow
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