Sen. Keith Truenow said he plans to file legislation to overhaul irrigation practices in Florida.

“As a farmer who has worked this land my entire life, I know water isn’t just a resource, it’s our lifeline,” the Tavares Republican said in a statement Friday. “We can’t keep building the Florida of tomorrow with the wasteful practices of yesterday. This legislation brings developers, irrigation professionals, and water experts to the table to craft solutions that work for everyone and will last for generations.”

Truenow , who chairs the Senate’s Agriculture Committee , explained the reason for his bill: Fix what he described as failings in the system.

“Florida’s current irrigation system lacks uniformity, professional oversight, and efficiency standards, allowing unqualified ins

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