$20 MILLION INCLUDED FOR STEWARDSHIP ACT IN FLORIDA HOUSE AND SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES

$20 MILLION INCLUDED FOR STEWARDSHIP ACT IN FLORIDA HOUSE AND SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES

MONROE COUNTY, FL – Yesterday, the Florida House and Senate appropriations subcommittee released their Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget recommendations. Both preliminary proposals include $20 million for the Florida Keys Stewardship Act.

The State Legislature enacted the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, one-of-a-kind legislation that acknowledges the importance of protecting the Florida Keys’ unique and fragile resources, including its coral reef, seagrass beds, and mangroves. Monroe County communities have utilized the significant Stewardship Act funding from the State to implement water quality projects to protect these resources.

“We are grateful to House and Senate leadership for their recognition and support of this funding to protect the valuable resources of the Florida Keys,” said Monroe County Mayor David Rice. “We also want to thank our delegation, Rep. Mooney and Sen. Rodriguez, for their continuing hard work.”

Several weeks remain in this year’s legislative session, and Monroe County will continue to monitor and support the delegation until the process is complete.

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