Ernie Barnett wins Florida top environmental award
By The BriefBrief
Wilton Simpson names Ernie Barnett the 2026 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award winner for Everglades defense.
WHO:Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson; Ernie Barnett
WHAT:Ernie Barnett receives Florida’s 2026 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award for decades of Everglades land and water defense.
WHEN:May 4, 2026 at 10:22 AM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:Simpson honored Barnett for more than 35 years navigating complex Everglades land and water challenges while balancing agriculture and preservation.
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