He proposed the Surface Water Improvement Management act that protects Florida 's surface waters , including Lake Okeechobee , Tampa Bay , Lake Jackson , the Kissimmee River , and other areas .
As governor , Martinez initiated America 's largest environmental land acquisition program , Preservation 2000 .
Martinez proposed the Surface Water Improvement Management act that protects Florida 's surface waters , including Lake Okeechobee , Tampa Bay , Lake Jackson , the Kissimmee River , and other areas .
As governor , Martinez initiated America 's largest environmental land acquisition program , Preservation 2000 .