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A new state law that takes effect July 1 will require projects using state money to conduct studies tallying the potential damage and costs of future sea rise. As part of the law, the state on Tuesday unveiled a new sea rise mapping tool.
The tool is part of a new law taking effect July 1 that calls for projects using state money to conduct studies on damage and costs tied to sea rise. Critics say the law falls short by not requiring fixes.
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Florida environmental regulators say they are creating the state’s first uniform sea rise level projections as part of a new law to better prepare coastal projects paid for with state money.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $20 million for Biscayne Bay protection
Funding will come from state and Miami-Dade County
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KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that $20 million will be invested in protecting Biscayne Bay, with $10 million of that funding coming from the state and $10 million coming from Miami-Dade County.
DeSantis made the announcement during a news conference at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, where he was joined by Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein.
The state’s portion of the funding comes as part of DeSantis’ planned $625 million to be spent on water resources projects.