Gov. Ron DeSantis said he plans to ask Trump to let Florida take over Everglades restoration, essentially ending a 25-year partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers.

Governor Ron DeSantis today showcased Florida’s progress in Everglades restoration and unveiled new budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Speaking at an event in Juno Beach, the Governor emphasized Florida’s commitment to restoring the state’s iconic ecosystem,

TALLAHASSEE — As he works on a proposed budget for the upcoming year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state will ask President-elect Donald Trump to give Florida authority over federal money for Everglades restoration projects.

The Florida governor made construction of the 10,100-acre Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir a top priority when he took office in 2019.

DeSantis is recommending $805 million be earmarked for environmental projects. That's on top of about $6.5 billion approved since DeSantis took office in 2019.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state of Florida can expedite Everglades restoration, doing the job quicker than the federal government.

As he works on a proposed budget for the upcoming year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state will ask President-elect Donald Trump to give Florida authority over federal money for Everglades

Governor Ron DeSantis says that $3.3 billion in projects were completed during his first term and two years into his second term, the state is already close to the goal of $3.5 billion. But he says things could move a lot faster without slowdowns by the federal government.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday morning in Juno Beach that his administration has invested a record $3.3 billion in Everglades restoration projects.