The language of good policy is made of science, sound facts, and common sense.

Where do we go from here?

Florida Wildlife Corridor

After decades of work from conservationists, scientists, politicians, and many others, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act was signed into law following unanimous bipartisan support by the Florida legislature on June 29, 2021. This act provided official recognition of the Florida Wildlife Corridor as a geographically defined 17.7-million-acre network of connected public and private lands spanning from the Everglades to the Panhandle. The Corridor acts as a vital ecological lifeline, providing essential habitat and safe passage for animals like the Florida panther, while protecting natural resources, water quality, and working lands such as ranches and farms from development.

Acquisition and preservation of the properties which contribute to the Florida Wildlife Corridor are underway, but there is still much work to be done. Many of the parcels needed to make critical linkages are still at risk. Advocating for the acquisition of these sensitive natural areas should be our number one priority.

What is Your Vision for Florida's Future?

Florida 2070/Water 2070

With close to 21.5 million residents, Florida already is overwhelmed with the ramifications of rampant sprawl, rapidly vanishing natural areas, and overcrowded roads. What will Florida look like in 2070, when its population is projected to reach nearly 34 million?

If we continue developing land the way we do now, more than a third of the state will be paved over by 2070. Millions of acres of natural and agricultural lands - essential to maintaining our water supply, quality of life, jobs, and more - will be lost.

What can we do? A great start is to read the report, What is Your Vision for Florida's Future? Florida 2070/Water 2070, available on-line.

 

 

 

Saving Florida's Springs

Despite the relatively good rainfalls of some years, human demand on our water resources – and impact on their health – continue to grow. Everyone has heard that “we need to conserve water.” But every gallon pumped out of the Floridan Aquifer to satisfy human needs reduces the flow our springs – the heartbeat of our natural ecosystem.

What do you need to  know about Florida's Springs? Here’s a reading list:

 

 

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