![DYK? The state partners with local communities to identify long-term restoration plans to achieve water quality targets. #WeProtectFLWater DYK? The state partners with local communities to identify long-term restoration plans to achieve water quality targets. #WeProtectFLWater](https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/media-folders/media-root/WeProtectFLWater1_1.jpg)
![DYK? With the state providing $350 million each year, local communities are able to address water quality needs. Encourage your local government to get involved. #WeProtectFLWater DYK? With the state providing $350 million each year, local communities are able to address water quality needs. Encourage your local government to get involved. #WeProtectFLWater](https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/media-folders/media-root/WeProtectFLWater2_1.jpg)
![Congress is currently nearly $1 billion behind Florida in their share of Everglades Restoration funding. Demand Congress to follow Florida’s lead and fully fund projects to protect our communities impacted by algal blooms. #WeProtectFLWater Congress is currently nearly $1 billion behind Florida in their share of Everglades Restoration funding. Demand Congress to follow Florida’s lead and fully fund projects to protect our communities impacted by algal blooms. #WeProtectFLWater](https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/media-folders/media-root/WeProtectFLWater3_1.jpg)
![DYK? Since 2011, Florida has finished 25 projects to clean, store and move water south in the Everglades – compared to only 7 completed before 2011. Florida remains dedicated to long-term restoration solutions. #WeProtectFLWater DYK? Since 2011, Florida has finished 25 projects to clean, store and move water south in the Everglades – compared to only 7 completed before 2011. Florida remains dedicated to long-term restoration solutions. #WeProtectFLWater](https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/media-folders/media-root/WeProtectFLWater4_0_0.jpg)
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