Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said another $22.7 million will be invested in the environmental protection of Biscayne Bay.
DeSantis made the announcement a news conference at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne Thursday morning.
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WATCH HEREThe funding will be through grant programs and will support water quality and other protection projects including storm water management and wetland restoration, DeSantis said.
DeSantis said some $30 million has already been invested in protecting the Bay since he took office. In 2021, he signed a bill to establish a commission to focus on the health of Biscayne Bay.
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