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Staff outlines multi-project pipeline, DEP funding and uncertainty around Florida Forever allocations

Volusia Forever Committee · March 21, 2026
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Summary

Volusia Forever staff reported multiple acquisition updates — McMillan closing in late March, survey delays on Caraway Lakes (DEP providing $8 million), Riverbend under contract — and warned that state Florida Forever funding remains uncertain after the legislative session.

Staff briefed the committee on a portfolio of projects and the changing state funding picture. Tim Telfer, Volusia Forever program staff, said McMillan (a 213-acre agricultural easement) is deep in closing with draft documents circulating and a target closing of March 30. He said Caraway Lakes (493 acres) is in due diligence, with a survey delaying…

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