TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —(Read to the end) Governor Ron DeSantis signed and Excutive Order 23-06 (Achieving Even More Now for Florida’s Environment) to further advance the protection of Florida’s environment and water quality.
Read what environmental leaders and stakeholders are saying about the future of conservation in Florida:
“The Everglades Foundation applauds Governor DeSantis’ four-year record commitment of $3.5 billion for the Everglades.
“A week after his inauguration, on the anniversary of the momentous executive order he signed four years ago, Governor DeSantis has signed a new executive order laying out a blueprint that builds off the promises he fulfilled during his first term. The executive order increases his funding commitment to $3.5 billion over the next four years for Everglades restoration, water quality initiatives, and protecting water supply for Floridians, “Clean and usable waterways are the backbone of Florida’s economy. Governor DeSantis recognized this issue from the beginning of his term and has continued to deliver on his commitments.
“As Florida continues to recover from hurricanes Ian and Nicole, the need to strengthen flood protection has never been more urgent. These proactive investments, including expedited recovery assistance, vulnerability assessments and coastal flood protection.
“Governor DeSantis has his commitment to Florida’s natural resources since his first days in office. He has promised and delivered record funding and innovative environmental policies, with a focus on resiliency, habitat and water quality, that will ensure the health of our state’s iconic fisheries for the future.
“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida remains one of the most sought-after destinations for world-class fishing, hunting and outdoor recreational opportunities. The Governor has and continues to make protecting Florida’s natural resources one of his top priorities.
PUBLISHERS NOTE Message To Governor DeSantis:
Hi Governor I see you are trying to keep your promises about protecting Florida Natural Resources with one statement and your about to ruin our Natural Resources in North Central Florida with your Turnpike Extension! I know you put it on pause which means a temporary stop. Now that the election is over are you prepared to let the Turnpike Authority run over the good people of North Central Florida that help elect you, let them run dangerously close to the Rainbow River, Back Water of lake Russo, ruin private pastor land, run over the barge canal and private land owners. No matter where you go with the extension you will destroy Natural Resources of Florida. You have done a good job in many area’s of the state. DON”T SPOIL IT NOW! Stop the extension and stop the people who keep bringing it back up every couple of years. Disband the Turnpike Authority and send the employees to the DOT. TLOURY
