St. Johns County receives $26.5M in state appropriations

St. Johns County announced it will receive $26.5 million in the fiscal year 2025 State of Florida appropriations for five projects, including public safety, transportation, beach restoration and cultural affairs. Adam Tecler, director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, updated the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners on June 18.

During the update, Tecler mentioned the budget provides the county access to state conservation funds.

“There is approximately $440 million in unexpended funds available for land acquisition through the Florida Forever Program, the state’s blueprint for conserving Florida’s natural and recreation lands, including those located within the Florida Wildlife Corridor,” said Tecler. “In addition to funding the Florida Forever Program, the state’s budget makes available $200 million to protect Florida’s working agricultural lands and family farms, including up to $100 million in recurring funds for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The budget presents a significant funding opportunity for critical conservation projects in St. Johns County.”

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