Governor announces investment in marine infrastructure to support recovery through the disaster fund
by American Sportfishing Association 1 Nov 2024 02:37 NZDT
Governor Ron DeSantis announces investment in marine infrastructure to support recovery through the Florida Disaster Fund © American Sportfishing Association
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $1,000,000 in funding from the Florida Disaster Fund to the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida to support the rebuilding of fishing and aquaculture infrastructure damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The funding will go toward the rebuilding of boat slips and docks, the repair of fish houses, impacted aquaculture businesses, and other important infrastructure repairs for Florida's fishing economy across the Big Bend region.
ASA's Southeast Fisheries Policy Director, Martha Guyas, was on hand in Steinhatchee, FL for the announcement.
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