Ron DeSantis 46th Governor of Florida
Ron DeSantis 46th Governor of Florida is a public administration that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Florida to spend $1.5 billion for Everglades restoration and water quality improvements
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his commitment to approving $1.5 billion included in the Fiscal Year 2024 – 25 budget passed by the Legislature to support Everglades restoration and water quality improvements. This funding brings Florida’s total investment in Everglades restoration and water quality improvements to a record-breaking $6.5 billion since Governor DeSantis took office in […]
Florida approves over $30M to improve water quality in the Caloosahatchee River Watershed
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $30 million in state funding to support six water quality projects in the Caloosahatchee River Watershed. These projects will help address excess nutrients, which are known to contribute to increased algal blooms, by investing in wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. “We have had remarkable success improving water quality in […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs SB 712 “The Clean Waterways Act”
Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday made another historic step in Florida’s fight to protect water quality and conserve the state’s natural resources by signing Senate Bill (SB) 712, sponsored by Sen. Debbie Mayfield and Rep. Bobby Payne. Titled the Clean Waterways Act, SB 712 passed the 2020 Florida Legislature with bipartisan support and carries a wide […]
Governor DeSantis launches new water quality website
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis have announced the launch of ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov, the state’s first-ever comprehensive water quality dashboard. The dashboard, which can be accessed at www.ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov, provides real-time information on water restoration projects and water quality via an interactive state map. “Our water and natural resources are the foundation of our economy and our way of […]
DeSantis recommends $360 million for Everglades restoration in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis outlined his recommendations for water issues in his environmental budget. Governor DeSantis’ environmental budget recommends more than $625 million for Everglades restoration and protection of our valuable water resources. By investing $625 million each year, more than $2.5 billion will be invested by the end of Governor DeSantis’ first term. This would […]
Governor Ron DeSantis announces major water policy reforms in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 19-12 (Achieving More Now For Florida’s Environment), implementing major reforms to ensure the protection of Florida’s environment and water quality. “Our water and natural resources are the foundation of our economy and our way of life in Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “The protection of water resources is one […]