EPA awards Lee County, foundation nearly $20M for disaster readiness

  • By Mark Gordon
  • | 10:55 a.m. December 13, 2024
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Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage in Lee County, including this part of Fort Myers Beach in a 2023 photo.
Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage in Lee County, including this part of Fort Myers Beach in a 2023 photo.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded Lee County and the Collaboratory nearly $19.3 million to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental challenges related to disaster preparedness. 

 

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