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DEP acquires 21,600 acres for Goethe State Forest expansion

November 17, 2025

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has completed the purchase of 21,600 acres within the Waccasassa Watershed Florida Forever Project in Levy County.

Florida State Parks to offer free admission for all visitors on Veterans Day

November 7, 2025

On Veterans Day, November 11, Florida State Parks will offer free admission to all visitors as a gesture of appreciation for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

DeSantis breaks ground on major pump station at EAA Reservoir amid ongoing Everglades push

November 6, 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a new inflow pump station at the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project in Palm Beach County.

Florida Forever reaches milestone with its 200th conservation easement

September 15, 2025

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that the Florida Forever Program has reached its 200th conservation easement, now protecting more than 364,000 acres across the state.

DeSantis marks start of Blue Shanty Flow Way project under new Everglades agreement

September 11, 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis attended the groundbreaking of the Blue Shanty Flow Way project in Miami-Dade County, a new step in ongoing efforts to restore the Everglades.

Florida names Eddy Bouza as new chief resilience officer

August 21, 2025

Edward "Eddy" C. Bouza II has been named Florida’s new chief resilience officer, a role in which he will lead the state’s cross-agency efforts to mitigate the impacts of hurricanes and flooding.

Florida DEP awards $150 million for flood resilience infrastructure projects

August 14, 2025

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the allocation of $150 million through the Resilient Florida Program to support efforts against flooding and hurricane impacts.

Florida finalizes acquisition creating Sandy Creek State Forest in Bay County

August 6, 2025

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has completed the purchase of 12,243 acres in Bay County, establishing Sandy Creek State Forest as the newest addition to Florida’s state forest system.

Shawn Hamilton Secretary - Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Florida acquires over 12,000 acres for new Sandy Creek State Forest

July 31, 2025

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has completed the purchase of 12,243 acres in Bay County, designating the land as Sandy Creek State Forest.

Secretary Shawn Hamilton - Florida Department of Environmental Protection

DeSantis announces accelerated plan for Everglades restoration in collaboration with U.S. Army

July 18, 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis announced a significant agreement between the State of Florida and the U.S. Department of the Army to expedite the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

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