Gov. DeSantis meets with Monroe County Commissioners last Friday before his Key Largo press conference. Today’s State Budget included Stewardship Act funding for the Florida Keys environment.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THANK GOVERNOR DESANTIS FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO THE FLORIDA KEYS ENVIRONMENT

MONROE COUNTY, FL – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and the communities in Florida Keys would like to express their gratitude to Governor DeSantis for his steadfast commitment to the protection of the Florida Keys’ environment.

With the release of the Governor’s budget today, and the inclusion of funding for water quality protection in the Florida Keys, Gov. DeSantis has taken a significant step to ensuring that the unique and fragile marine resources of the Florida Keys are protected for current and future generations.

Four years ago, under leadership of Rep. Holly Raschein and Sen. Anitere Flores, 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. For the past 4 years, our communities have utilized the significant Stewardship Act funding from the State to implement water quality projects to protect these resources.

The Governor’s support today ensures that the goals of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act will be fulfilled.

“We look forward to working with Governor’s office and the Florida legislature to see these significant funds in the Governor’s budget are included in the State’s final budget,” said Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron. “I would like to thank Governor DeSantis for his unwavering commitment to the Florida Keys and to our precious environment and to the quality of life for our citizens and visitors.”

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