Environment
Florida Accelerates Everglades Restoration and Coastal Water Quality Projects
Governor Ron DeSantis dedicates $750M for reservoir completion and blue-green algae mitigation systems.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 11, 2026 1 min read FL, US
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NAPLES, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Everglades agricultural reservoir site to review ongoing environmental restoration milestones funded by the state's record conservation budget.
Preserving Iconic Ecosystems
The multi-phase water storage and treatment reservoir will treat and redirect clean water south into Florida Bay, preventing harmful coastal estuary discharges.
"Protecting the Everglades and our natural water resources is foundational to Florida's economy and our quality of life," DeSantis said.
Water Quality Monitoring
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection confirmed real-time water sensor deployments along the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries.
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Ron DeSantisFloridaEvergladesEnvironmentWater Quality
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