
March 30, 2026
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has secured a major conservation easement over Bar-B Ranch in Martin County using funds from the Florida Forever Program. This action preserves both agricultural activity on-site and vital ecological functions supporting Everglades restoration.
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March 25, 2026
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has finished key phases in its large-scale effort to map coastal waters using advanced technology. New findings include previously undiscovered deepwater coral reefs off Pensacola's coast as well as ancient river channels near Miami.
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March 19, 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed two new laws focused on protecting Florida's coasts and enhancing resilience against environmental threats. The measures include preservation efforts in Terra Ceia Bay as well as updates on major recreational infrastructure projects.
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February 17, 2026
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has secured the largest conservation easement in the history of the Florida Forever program, protecting 61,525 acres of working forestland within the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor in...
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February 15, 2026
Florida’s Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park will host the 49th Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee from February 13 to 15, marking America’s 250th anniversary.
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January 30, 2026
Florida State Parks will offer free admission from February 13 to February 16, 2026, in recognition of George Washington’s birthday and the start of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
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January 28, 2026
The Picayune Strand Restoration Project in Collier County, Florida, has been completed, marking a significant milestone for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).
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January 23, 2026
Florida State Parks has announced the opening of Shoal River Headwaters State Park, a new addition to Florida’s state park system.
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January 3, 2026
Florida State Parks will hold First Day Hikes on January 1, 2026, inviting residents and visitors to start the new year with outdoor activities.
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December 22, 2025
Today, three Florida state agencies recognized the 2024 Jim Stevenson Resource Managers of the Year, honoring professionals from the Florida Park Service, Florida Forest Service, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for...
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