Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $100 million in new water protection grants, including funding for projects in Leon, Wakulla and Madison counties. The investments target pollution threatening Florida’s freshwater springs, aging wastewater infrastructure and growing demands on the state’s water supply.
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Millions of dollars are headed toward North Florida communities as Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $100 million in new funding to combat water pollution, restore freshwater springs and protect Florida’s water supply.
The announcement Wednesday includes projects in Leon, Wakulla and Madison counties, along with communities throughout the Big Bend and Suwannee River region…