DeSantis says Florida 'quadrupled' Everglades funding, advances EAA Reservoir timeline
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The governor credited his administration with quadrupling funding for Everglades restoration, increasing water storage and accelerating completion of the EAA Reservoir by five years, and said coastal water health has improved as a result.
Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted environmental work in his address, saying the state has increased funding and accelerated key restoration projects in the Everglades.
DeSantis said, "Together, we have more than quadrupled the funding for Everglades restoration and water quality," and described a record number of completed projects and tripled water storage capacity. He added that the state advanced the completion of the EAA Reservoir by five years and attributed improved coastal water conditions to those efforts.
The governor described the restoration as a major environmental priority and urged continuation of the investments. He framed the work as an example of state-led conservation that yields measurable results for coastal communities and ecosystems.
