Released by U.S. Congressman Brian Mast’s Office …
Last year, Mast Fought to Secure Historic $200 Million Commitment for Everglades Infrastructure
Increase To $250 Million Would Ensure Army Corps is Operating At Full Capacity Toward Construction of EAA Southern Storage Reservoir, Other Everglades Restoration Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today requested that President Donald Trump include $250 million in funding for Everglades restoration in his FY2021 budget request. This request comes on the heels of President Trump signing into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, which at Rep. Mast’s urging, included a historic $200 million for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration.
“We fought tooth and nail last year to secure a historic increase in funding for Everglades restoration. Now it’s time to build on that momentum and continue doing everything we can to protect our ecosystems and stop harmful discharges,” Rep. Mast said. “With the EAA Southern Storage Reservoir within our grasp, now is the time to put the pedal to the metal to get the job done!”