DeSantis shows leadership in preserving Florida's natural lands | Opinion

Conserving land

As a dedicated protector of Florida’s waters, I thank Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet for their leadership in approving several conservation projects last week. These approvals covered counties across the state, including Osceola, Martin, Hendry, Putnam, Collier, Duval, Okaloosa, Hardee, Okeechobee, Pasco, Hillsborough and Leon.

Together, these projects will conserve thousands of acres of land through acquisitions, conservation easements and Rural and Family Lands Protection easements. That means cleaner water, healthier estuaries, stronger wildlife habitats and more opportunities for Floridians to enjoy the natural resources that make our state so unique.

This is conservation at work on a meaningful scale and I am grateful to see our leaders prioritizing Florida’s environment and communities.

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