WASHINGTON D.C – Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) reintroduced the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act, which reauthorizes and reforms the South Florida Geographic Program (SFGP) to support ecosystem restoration and monitoring efforts across the contiguous aquatic ecosystems of southern Florida. Florida Senator Marco Rubio introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
Upon introducing the bill in the House, Gimenez said:
“South Florida includes some of the nation’s most rich ecosystems expanding from the Everglades to the Florida Keys. It’s an honor to partner with Senator Marco Rubio to introduce the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act. Our bill reauthorizes the South Florida Geographic Program and helps get much needed money to South Florida ecological restoration projects. These projects will help preserve South Florida’s precious ecosystems for generations to come.”
After introducing the bill in the Senate, Rubio said:
“Restoring South Florida’s ecosystems is crucial because these habitats are the beating heart of Florida’s lifestyle and economy,” Rubio said. “Reauthorizing the South Florida Geographic Program is an important step to restoring these unique habitats.”
Originally published at https://gimenez.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E05D5126-F9F0-405A-9365-C3F7DFDDA8BA
