Florida Forever Needs Your Help
As the legislative session approaches in Tallahassee we are again reminded of the importance of large-scale land conservation to protect Florida’s water, wildlife, ecosystems, public well-being, and economy. At the same time as thousands of Floridians volunteer their time and energy to the Florida Water and Land Legacy Campaign to make sure that land conservation … Read more
Florida Conservation Coalition – Speak Up Wekiva is here!
Speak Up Wekiva is here! This Saturday, February 16th, join Senator Bob Graham and Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine from 10-4 at Wekiwa Springs State Park, located approximately 20 minutes north of Orlando, for Speak Up Wekiva. Environmental groups and individuals from across Florida will rally together to raise awareness about the need to restore the … Read more
Florida Conservation Coalition: A Day At Rainbow Springs State Park September 22
A message from the Florida Conservation Coalition: On Saturday, September 22nd, we invite you to join Florida Conservation Coalition Charter Organizations, Affiliates, and Members for a terrific day of speeches, guided nature activities, education, live music, and fun at Rainbow Springs State Park. Visit Rainbow Springs State Park for an incredible day of intimate tours and educational speeches by … Read more
Support The Florida Water And Land Legacy Constitutional Amendment
A proposed Florida constitutional amendment would keep conservation dollars where they should be. The Florida Water and Land Legacy Campaign, a coalition that includes the Trust for Public Land, Audubon Florida, the Florida Wildlife Federation, the Sierra Club, the Nature Conservancy, 1000 Friends of Florida, Defenders of Wildlife and other groups are working to get … Read more
Invasive Species In Florida: Pterois miles and Pterois volitans
The headline reads like the title of a 1970s drive in theater horror film…”Invasion of the Lionfish!” But this is no piece of fictional teen filmmaking, it is real and it is happening in Florida’s waters. Pterois miles and Pterois volitans, or “lionfish” are invading Florida and the predator has the potential to cause great … Read more
Invasive Species In Florida – Dioscorea Bulbifera
This is the first in a series focusing on invasive species in Florida. The series will cover non-native, or exotic, land and aquatic invasive species. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines an invasive species as: “an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human … Read more
Update: Florida Water Woes – Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
On June 23, 2012 Florida Politic featured a post from contributor Milt Hays Jr about low water levels at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. Milt has been visiting the park and tracking the water levels on its lakes for many years. Recently, Tech Brigade, who lives in the area, sent us a new … Read more
Update: Fight The Slime, Florida – Petitions Delivered, Will They Listen?
Florida politic has featured the algae problem and water wars on Florida’s waterways and in her springs here, here, here, here, here, here, and here (yes, we think it is one of the the most important issues facing Florida’s environment today). On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 the Florida Conservation Coalition delivered petitions they say totalled … Read more
On August 4, 2012 Join Hands To Protest Filthy Fuels
On August 4, 2012, people all around the world will gather to join hands to say no to filthy fuels and yes to clean energy sources. Hands Across the Sand began in Florida in February of 2010 as a statewide gathering against offshore oil drilling. Nearly 10,000 Floridians representing 60 towns and cities and over … Read more
Update: Save Silver Springs – Important Public Workshop On July 31
Florida Politic has featured the plight of Silver Springs and the efforts to help by the Florida Conservation Coalition here, here, here, here, and here. Water quality and levels in the Silver Springs Basin is an important issue to every Floridian as the area serves as a guage of the health of Florida’s waterways and … Read more
