WATER QUALITY FLORIDA REALTORS¨ ADVOCACY EFFORTS 

Florida Realtors continues to be a strong voice on water issues each legislative session. During
the 2024 session, the Florida Legislature demonstrated a significant commitment to protecting
and preserving the stateÕs water resources as demonstrated by the funding numbers below. The advocacy efforts of Realtors¨ played a crucial role in ensuring these priorities were addressed and our ongoing efforts to promote responsible environmental policies and sustainable development will continue to be a top priority in the years to come. 
$1 BILLION Total Water Quality and Restoration Funding 
$581 Million Everglades Restoration 
$100 Million C-51 Reservoir 
$25 Million Total Maximum Daily Loads 
$75 Million Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Improvement Projects 
$25 Million Water Quality Improvement Projects - Caloosahatchee River & St. Lucie Estuaries $20 Million Harmful Algal Blooms 
$25 Million Wastewater Grant Program 
$125 Million Resilient Florida Grant Program $8 Million Springs Restoration $55 Million Alternative Water Supply 



*House Bill 5001 as passed by the Legislature on March 8, 2024.