Program submits EPA nomination for national estuary status; DEP has approved $850,000 match request
Staff told the board the formal nomination package for national estuary program designation was submitted to EPA on Aug. 31 and DEP approved a FY27 legislative budget request including the program's $850,000 match; staff expect designation and funding agreement by early spring and will work with lobbyists on legislative follow‑through.
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The program has submitted a formal nomination package to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for national estuary program designation and expects the agency's leadership to act on a funding agreement by early spring next year. Staff said Florida Department of Environmental Protection leadership approved a legislative budget request to include the estuary program's $850,000 match requirement for FY27; the request awaits action by the incoming governor and legislative process.
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