Governor Rick Scott Appoints Jon Steverson as Secretary of DEP
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott appointed, and the Florida Cabinet approved, Jon Steverson as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Governor Scott said, “Jon has done a great job as Interim Secretary at DEP, and has spent his entire career protecting Florida’s pristine resources. As a strong advocate for Florida’s environment, he is committed to ensuring that our state lands and waters continue to provide a better quality of life for Florida families. I look forward to his continued work to protect our environment so future generations can enjoy Florida’s natural beauty.”
Steverson has served as the Interim Secretary of DEP since December 2014. Previously, he served as the Executive Director of the Northwest Florida Water Management District since 2012 where he oversaw a restructuring of the agency and its budget that resulted in numerous benefits to the natural resources and communities in the Panhandle. Under his leadership, the District made tremendous progress in priority areas such as protection of the Apalachicola River and Bay watershed, springs restoration and preservation, and water supply development to ensure Floridians have a clean and safe supply of water. Prior to that, he served at DEP from 2011 to 2012 as Special Counsel on Policy and Legislative Affairs and Acting Deputy Secretary for Water Policy and Ecosystem Restoration. Jon also served in the Executive Office of the Governor from 2005 to 2009 in multiple roles including Environmental Policy Coordinator.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2015
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