On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved a $317 million investment to protect Florida’s critical lands, and Duval County is among those to benefit.

This consent order was drafted after multiple violations of turbidity plumes flowing into the Ortega River from the construction site during heavy rains. Within 45 days a third party must also perform a “River Assessment” to evaluate the Ortega River and canal for sediment resulting from erosion of the construction site. Turbidity plume flowing into the Ortega River. (Sharon and Don Light)The FDEP is confident that with the consent order in place and frequent inspections the issue will improve. A consent order between our Department and the responsible parties was executed on August 6, 2020.”