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County touts conservation gains: 248,000 acres preserved and Mosquito Lagoon funding
Summary
Council members celebrated long-term conservation efforts — more than 248,000 acres preserved (about 40% of county acreage) and recent state appropriations said to total $37,000,000 to help protect Mosquito Lagoon; council also reported over $20,000,000 in stormwater commitments funded partly by grants.
Volusia County Council members highlighted conservation land acquisitions and environmental work during the State of the County address.
District 3 Council Member Danny Robbins said Volusia County ranks second in Florida for conservation land acquisition and that the council and partner programs such as Volusia Forever have conserved more than…
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