Managing the Everglades encompasses water infrastructure, flood control, and habitat, and the area just so happens to support one of the most densely populated regions in the country. In a formal statement following the State of the State address, the Everglades Trust recognized record funding, acceleration of the EAA Reservoir, and nearly $9.5 billion in environmental investment over DeSantis’ two terms. The result was the first rewilding framework enacted in the United States and a durable structure for the state Department of Natural Resources to incorporate best practices in restoring wildlife, biodiversity, and protecting native species.
Author: Chadwick Hagan
Published at: 2026-02-23 22:30:00
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