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DEP Aquatic Preserves Earns Award for Best Restored Shoreline

Friday, October 20, 2023

In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts for Florida State Park Passes and FWC Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Friday, October 13, 2023

DEP Now Accepting Proposals for Two New Water-Related Grant Programs

Friday, September 22, 2023

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Environmental Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet for Investing $141 Million to Expand Conservation Footprint by 42,000 Acres

Thursday, September 21, 2023

DEP Announces Completion of First Phase in Piney Point Closure

Thursday, September 21, 2023

In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to Expedite Waterway Debris Removal Following Hurricane Idalia

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $300 Million for Projects to Protect Communities from Impacts of Flooding and Storm Surge

Thursday, July 13, 2023

DEP Expands Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program for Impacted Coastal Homeowners

Thursday, July 6, 2023

DEP Expands Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program for Impacted Coastal Homeowners

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Florida State Parks Announce 2023 Photo Contest

Friday, June 23, 2023

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Environmental Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis’ Continued Environmental Commitment through the Framework for Freedom Budget

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Framework for Freedom Budget, Continuing Historic Momentum for Environmental Protection

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Florida State Parks, Florida Prepaid Partner to Provide Student Scholarships

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

DEP Celebrates Earth Day 2023

Saturday, April 22, 2023

FGS Designates Jennings Bluff Tract as State Geological Site

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Environmental Leaders Applaud Governor DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Investing Over $46.6 Million to Conserve 21,000 Acres in Florida

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

DEP Acquires Remaining Acres Within Tiger Island/Little Tiger Island Florida Forever Project

Friday, March 3, 2023

DEP Announces Continued Historic Investments in Resilience

Monday, February 13, 2023

Statement by DEP Secretary Hamilton on Governor DeSantis' Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

DEP Launches the Hurricane Stormwater and Wastewater Assistance Grant Program for Impacted Local Governments

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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