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Advocates warn Florida Forever, restoration programs face tight funding as budgets lag
Summary
Presenters at a 1000 Friends webinar said the governor proposed $115 million for Florida Forever while last year's final appropriation was $18 million; speakers flagged the program as nearly depleted and urged watchers to monitor house and senate budget proposals.
Speakers at a 1000 Friends of Florida webinar emphasized that conservation programs face an uncertain funding outlook as the Legislature reaches the midpoint of its 2026 session.
"The governor proposed a $115,000,000 in his budget," Paul Owens said when framing the administration's conservation priorities, adding that the final appropriation last year amounted to $18,000,000. Owens warned that the Florida Forever program is…
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