Rick Scott Focuses on Funding to Improve Springs

Gov. Rick Scott announced funding for water quality and quantity improvements for springs across Florida. The funds come from a $10 million investment in the 2013 budget, more than $1 million from the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and local partners.

Today, were announcing important steps were taking to protect and restore springs throughout the Sunshine State, Scott said. Floridas springs are important to animal and plant life, and help support Floridas booming tourism industry. This $10 million investment from the Florida Families First Budget will enable state and local partners to protect the quality and quantity of water that flows from our springs. Our commitment to Florida families means doing our part in supporting these natural treasures.

The funding will go to Silver, Wekiwa, Rock, Ichetucknee, Rainbow, Chassahowitzka, Homosassa, Weeki Wachee, Jackson Blue and Williford springs and springs near the Santa Fe and Suwannee Rivers and Kings Bay.