"It’s a historic win for the environment, but “we’re not going to pop the champagne just yet,” one environmentalist said."
"TALLAHASSEE — One of the rare bipartisan highlights of Florida’s legislative session this year was the decision to spend $300 million buying up land for conservation.
Republicans, Democrats and environmentalists called it a boon for the environment, helping save thousands of acres of land in Florida’s delicate wildlife corridors from development.
The result could be a boon to landowners and developers as well.
The fine print in this year’s budget includes a stipulation that some environmentalists fear could spur development in the state’s wetlands."
Lawrence Mower reports for the Tampa Bay Times July 26, 2021.
Source: Tampa Bay Times, 07/28/2021
