Florida leaders approved $300M to protect thousands of acres of green space across the state

Published on June 24, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis and his cabinet approved millions of dollars for the environment. It's to protect thousands of acres near two of the Tampa Bay area's most environmentally important rivers: The Peace River and the Myakka.

While factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and lower taxes have driven more new residents to our ever-crowding roads, Florida ranchers have quietly conserved thousands of acres of green space. They said setting aside more green space is the only thing that can save Florida from its own success. 

Continue reading the article by Lloyd Sowers: Florida leaders approved $300M to protect thousands of acres of green space across the state (fox13news.com)

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