Political Quotes

“This appropriations package continues to make important investments to restore and protect the environment of our beautiful State of Florida. We have language in there encouraging the National Park Service to consider the Kissimmee River at the headwaters of the Everglades for the Wild and Scenic Rivers Program, one of the highlights of our district. Everglades restoration: over $15 million, including $10 million for CERP. We help address harmful algal blooms that hurt our coast, including recognizing the threat and encouraging EPA for more support and research. We address the threats to the Great Florida Reef by recognizing the coral disease outbreak and recommending additional resources with State and local partners. We help out with sinkholes throughout Florida by having the USGS identify and map them out so we can protect Floridians. We are also recognizing natural disasters like the earthquake in Puerto Rico by continuing to develop new programs. {time} 1545”