Comprehensive environmental protection legislation has passed unanimously in both the Florida House and Senate. House Bill 1379/Senate Bill 1632 supports the goals of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order 23-06, which he signed in January.
This legislation:
✅ Enhances protections for the Indian River Lagoon with funding appropriated for restoration projects.
✅ Expands and improves water quality protections.
✅ Expands the wastewater grant program to broaden funding opportunities for water quality improvement projects.
✅ Strengthens Basin Management Action Plans by requiring identification of water quality improvement projects that achieve nutrient reductions.
✅ Improves comprehensive planning with local governments by requiring long-term planning for future sewer connections.
✅ Expedites and dedicates funding to land conservation efforts.
