Governor Scott Issues Proclamation for Save the Florida Panther Day
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Issues: Animals and Wildlife
Today, Governor Rick Scott issued the following proclamation recognizing tomorrow, March 21, as Save the Florida Panther Day.
Governor Scott said, "Florida is home to an abundance of natural resources that have brought people to our state for generations. This year, we are recommending an investment of $150 million toward land acquisition and management which will focus on protecting land for the Florida panther. This historic funding into Florida's ecosystem ensures that species such as the Florida panther are protected and our Everglades remain preserved for generations to come. I am pleased to proclaim March 21, 2015 as Save the Florida Panther Day in our great state."
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