![Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, Monday April 22, 2024, in West Palm Beach. He announced he would approve additional funding for environmental projects. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, Monday April 22, 2024, in West Palm Beach. He announced he would approve additional funding for environmental projects. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tfl-l-desantis-wpb-environment.jpg?w=554)
Florida officials and environmental advocates on Earth Day touted major progress toward Everglades restoration, which has been advanced by dozens of state-funded projects. And more is coming. Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would approve the Legislature's appropriation of another $1.5 billion for “really meaningful” Everglades restoration and water quality improvements.
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