The uncertain future of Florida Wildlife Corridor Funding, Maybe Protecting the State Parks, and Liberating our Beaches

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss the various bills that are impacting our environment here in Florida.  Most notably the State Park Protection Act, Permits for oil drilling, and the attempt of the house to defund programs that purchase conservation land.Call Senator Harrell (850-487-5031) and Representative Snyder (850-717-5086) and ask them to strengthen the State Parks Preservation Act to eliminate loopholes, protect uplands, and prohibit developments like golf courses and hotels on our State Parks.Call Chair McClure (850-717-5068) and Chair Esposito (850-717-5077) and ask them to restore funding for Florida Forever and the Florida Wildlife Corridor.SB 1822: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Martin) HB 565: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Blanco) HB 1205: Amendments to the State Constitution (Persons-Mulicka)HB 5001 – General Appropriations ActHB 5003 – Implementing the 2025-2026 General Appropriations ActHB 5011 – Funding for Environmental Resource ManagementSB 2500: Senate General AppropriationsSB 2506: Natural ResourcesHB 209: State Land Management (Snyder)HB 1143: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Shoaf)Email us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at:  [email protected] a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membershipText ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative SessionRyan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/