17,229 Acres Of Southwest Florida Purchased For Conservation

Published on June 11, 2024

This closing within the Florida Wildlife Corridor in Hendry County takes the conservation of the Devil’s Garden Florida Forever Project to over 60% complete.

“Often conservation happens in small increments, but today we are taking a giant step forward in a critical area thanks to this historic deal,” said DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton. “Thanks to the support from Governor DeSantis, the Legislature and our state’s landowners for recognizing the importance of restoring and maintaining these vital habitats and ecosystems.”

Read the full article by Joe Winner: 17,229 Acres Of Southwest Florida Purchased For Conservation (espnswfl.com)

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