Florida Department of Evironmental Protection Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 21, 2026 - 21:50 GMT

DEP's American Beach State Revolving Fund Project Recognized by Environmental Protection Agency's AQUARIUS and PISCES Programs

At the 2026 Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities (CIFA) Summit on Water Infrastructure, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation. Each project, financed in part by …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 23:08 GMT

In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue of Juan Ponce de León as Part of Florida’s America 250 Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2026 LEON COUNTY, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue commemorating Ponce de León, the Spanish explorer and adventurer who led the first notable European expeditions to Florida in the early sixteenth …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 18:23 GMT

Florida State Parks Offers Free Admission over July 4th Weekend in Celebration of America’s 250 Years of Independence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2026 Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As the nation celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites residents and visitors to rediscover the …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 18:25 GMT

Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Florida State Parks with Free Admission Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2026 Bahia Honda State Park, Big Pine Key TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State Parks will offer free admission Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, inviting visitors to enjoy the outdoors while honoring those who gave their lives in …

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Published on May 11, 2026 - 22:09 GMT

Florida Folk Festival Returns Memorial Day Weekend to Celebrate Florida’s Heritage and America250

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2026 WHITE SPRINGS, Fla. – Florida State Parks will host the 74th Annual Florida Folk Festival May 22–24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs. One of the oldest continuously operating folk …

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Published on May 11, 2026 - 15:45 GMT

Florida Leads the Nation in Clean Air, American Lung Association Report Finds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Clean Air Month begins, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is highlighting the 2026 State of the Air Report from the American Lung Association, which shows that communities …

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Published on May 4, 2026 - 18:26 GMT

Florida Forever Conserves More Than 10,000 Acres in Gulf County, Supporting Military Readiness in Northwest Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2026 Northwest Florida Sentinel Landscape | Lauren Yoho/Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has secured a conservation easement over approximately 10,023 acres in Gulf County …

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Published on May 4, 2026 - 18:26 GMT

DEP Highlights Student Art in Celebration of Earth Month 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In celebration of Earth Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosted a statewide poster contest for students in grades 4-12, inviting them to showcase their creativity and …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 18:55 GMT

Florida Forever Marks 25 Years with Largest Conservation Easement in Program History

Raiford to Osceola Greenway Florida Forever Project | Photo by Lauren Yoho/Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Florida Forever marks 25 years of conserving the state’s most important natural landscapes, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Step Into History: Olustee Battlefield Reenactment Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 13, 2026 As the nation marks 250 years since its founding, Florida State Parks encourages the public to experience America’s story not just through books and exhibits, but through the landscapes where it unfolded. The Battle of …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

DEP Helps Fund Fort Pierce Mainland Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Fort Pierce Mainland Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility: Fort Pierce Utilities Authority held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Mainland Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility. This …

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Published on January 31, 2026 - 15:12 GMT

Florida State Parks Offer Free Admission in Celebration of George Washington’s Birthday and America’s 250th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 30, 2026 Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As the nation begins commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites residents and visitors to …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

In Case You Missed It: Celebrating the Completion of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 28, 2026 Pictured from L-R: SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett; USACE Jacksonville District Commander Brandon Bowman; Conservancy of Southwest Florida President and CEO Rob Moher; SFWMD Governing Board Chairman Chauncey Goss …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 23:50 GMT

Florida State Parks Announces Florida’s Newest Addition: Shoal River Headwaters State Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 23, 2026 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. – Today, Florida State Parks marked the addition of Shoal River Headwaters State Park, the newest state park in Florida, during a celebration and guided tour highlighting the property’s scenic …

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Published on December 31, 2025 - 17:38 GMT

DEP Highlights 2025 Environmental Achievements Supporting Florida’s Economy and Way of Life

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 31, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Alexis A. Lambert highlighted the department’s continued success in conserving and protecting Florida’s natural resources. In …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

Start 2026 on the Right Foot With First Day Hikes at Florida State Parks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 30, 2025 Ponce De Leon Springs State Park, Holmes County, Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State Parks invite the public to welcome the new year outdoors with a First Day Hike on Jan. 1, 2026. Whether it is your first visit …

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Published on December 22, 2025 - 17:12 GMT

Florida Agencies Recognize 2024 Jim Stevenson Resource Managers of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 22, 2025 Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 23:56 GMT

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Environmental Leaders Applaud Governor DeSantis’ Proposed Floridians First Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 19, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Floridians First Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, which recommends continuing Florida’s record support to restore America’s Everglades, conserve our …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 20:48 GMT

DEP Awards $25 Million to Advance Water Quality Improvements in the Indian River Lagoon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 19, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the award of $25 million for 14 projects that will directly improve water quality in the Indian River Lagoon. By focusing on …

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Published on December 18, 2025 - 14:27 GMT

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Approve Strategic Conservation and Agricultural Land Acquisitions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 17, 2025 Coastal Headwaters Longleaf Forest Florida Forever Project | Photo by Lauren Yoho/Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved the protection of over 21,500 acres of …

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