Volusia ECHO Launches Transparency Dashboard and New Joint Digital Microsite

Posted On: October 1, 2025

Volusia County has launched two new digital platforms that provide public access to detailed information about the voter-approved, tax-funded Volusia ECHO (environmental, cultural, historic, and outdoor recreation) and Volusia Forever programs.

Volusia ECHO provides grant funds to finance acquisition, restoration, construction or improvement of projects to be used for environmental, cultural, historic and outdoor recreational purposes; while Volusia Forever is dedicated to acquiring and preserving environmentally sensitive lands, protecting water resources, and managing these lands as conservation stewards in perpetuity.

Visit the ECHO Transparency Dashboard at https://www.volusia.org/echo to view:

• Program investments and outcomes
• Real-time project funding and completion status
• Interactive maps and graphics showing countywide ECHO investments
• Detailed financial breakdowns by project category
• Historical program performance metrics

The Explore ECHO Forever Microsite at https://www.exploreechoforever.com provides:

• Background information on Volusia ECHO and Volusia Forever programs
• Interactive locations map for exploring projects by location and type
• ECHO Explorer, an AI chatbot providing personalized recommendations
• Up-to-date news and announcements about Volusia ECHO and Volusia Forever