The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss the history of land conservation in Florida as well as look at what lies ahead.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/

Send us Fan Mail This week, the Ryans provide updates on bills that still have significance in the last weeks of the legislative session.   The following are action alerts for some of the bills discussed.  Action Alerts:  PLEASE COMPLETE ASAP!  Some of these action alerts are very time sensitive. DEP Bill HB 1417/SB 1510 https://floridaspringscouncil.good.do/2026legislativesession/SB-1510-FiscalPolicy/  Blue Ribbon Projects HB 299/SB354 https://waterkeepersflorida.good.do/developersdreambill/committee-rules/  Tributaries of the St Johns River (Blue Ribbon Projects) HB 981/SB 1066 Call Senate President Albritton at 850-487-5027.  You can help by stating that you support Ocklawaha Restoration SB 1066 and want to be heard on the Senate Floor! 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week, the Madcaps have special guest Bri, the Community Engagement Manager from the Florida Trail Association, to discuss Florida Trail Fest.  The festival has hikes, paddling, events, classes, food trucks, and much more!  The festival runs from Friday afternoon, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th. For schedule and details go to:  https://floridatrail.org/ftf/?srsltid=AfmBOoqZ_VxFVMoipjsAAsFJWegbf9bWZSM-rRm5T1nKpla-TzEJnaJMThe following businesses are sponsoring the event:Florida HikesFlorida Wildlife CorridorCS Instant CoffeeIn The Hedges Hiker MinistryFT Thru HikesSuwannee Hardware StoreSandhill Chapter FTAFarOutNoNormalFood Trucks:Trail FEST Food Trucks:Wild Man FoodsHibachi HotspotRadha’s KitchenYou can expect the following vendors:  ZPacks       Florida State Parks                                                                      Foundation               Pinhoti Outdoor Center                                               Hangcon/Hammock Hangers PodcastCover Yer Assets                                                           REI Co-opDottie Foods                                                                     University of Florida REC LabWildBatch                                                                          OgZ DeZigns Authentica Travel                                                           ALDHAPatchoulize                                                                       Bead by Bead AdventuresMonster KrunchTrekallaAmerican Red CrossBend There Done ThatCracker Trail Co.Terpstra GlassFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Swamplight CeramicsEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailThe Ryans respond to an online comment regarding the Ocklawaha River Restoration bill and provided updates on some significant bills.  In this episode, the following bills were discussed. HB 1421: Cattle Grazing on State Land (Albert) / SB 1658: Cattle Grazing on State Lands (Truenow)  HB 299: Blue Ribbon Projects (Melo) / SB 354: Blue Ribbon Projects (McClain)  HB 433: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Alvarez)/ SB 290: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Truenow)  HB 575: Auxiliary Containers (Weinberger)/ SB 240: Auxiliary Containers (Garcia) 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/

Send us Fan Mail Tuesday 2/3House State Affairs Committee (17 HOB) (8:00 - 10:00 am)HB 441: Conservation Lands (Kendall)Passed 23-0HB 981: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Duggan)Passed, as amended, 23-0Senate Environment & Natural Resources Committee (110 SOB) (3:30 - 5:30 pm)SB 1510: Department of Environmental Protection (Massullo)Passed, as amended, 7-0SPB 7034: Ratification of Rules of the Florida Dep. of Environmental ProtectionPassed 6-1Wednesday 2/4 House Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Sub. (314 HOB) (1:30 - 3:30 pm)HB 433: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Alvarez)Passed 14-0Senate Approps. Comm. on Envir., Ag., and Gen. Gov. (412 Knott) (3:45 - 6:00 pm)SB 546: Conservation Lands (Mayfield)Passed 11-0SB 1066: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Brodeur)Passed, as amended, 10-1SB 1120: Water Management Districts (Brodeur)Passed 11-0Only has two appropriations committeesThursday 2/5House Housing, Agriculture, and Tourism (17 HOB) (12:30 - 3:30 pm)HB 1245: Biosolids Management (Shoaf)Passed 16-0 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/

Send us Fan Mail HB 495: Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification (Albert)Passed 15-0The week ahead:  Tuesday 2/3 House State Affairs Committee (17 HOB) (8:00 - 10:00 am)HB 441: Conservation Lands (Kendall)Final CommitteeHB 981: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Duggan)Final Committee  Senate Environment & Natural Resources Committee (110 SOB) (3:30 - 5:30 pm)SB 1510: Department of Environmental Protection (Massullo)First CommitteeSPB 7034: Ratification of Rules of the Florida Dep. of Environmental ProtectionFirst Committee Senate Approps. Comm. on Envir., Ag., and Gen. Gov. (412 Knott) (3:45 - 6:00 pm) Wednesday 2/4 SB 302: Nature-based Solutions for Improving Coastal Resilience (Garcia)Second of three committeesSB 546: Conservation Lands (Mayfield)Second of three committeesSB 636: Beach Management (Leek)SB 1066: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Brodeur)Second of three committeesSB 1120: Water Management Districts (Brodeur)First of two committees   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/

Send us Fan MailWeek three isn't over, but there were many bills being heard that impact Florida's environment.  Ryan and Ryan have your breakdown of what impacts Florida:SB 290: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Truenow): Temp PostponedHB 11: Designation of State Birds (Mooney)Passed 25-0HB 981: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Duggan)Passed 28-0SB 1294: Biosolids Management (Bradley)Passed, as amended, 8-0SB 1468: Advanced Wastewater Treatment (Berman)Passed 8-0SB 1474: Biosolids Management (Gaetz)Passed, as amended, 8-0SB 1628: Net-Zero Policies by Governmental Entities (Avila)Passed, as amended, 5-3HB 441: Conservation Lands (Kendall)Passed 14-0HB 673: Release of Conservation Easements (Duggan)Passed 15-2 HB 1035: Nature-based Coastal Resiliency (Mooney)HB 1245: Biosolids Management (Shoaf)Passed 18-0HB 1421: Cattle Grazing on State Land (Albert)Passed 16-2 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/

Send us Fan MailTuesday 1/27Senate Rules Committee (412 Knott Building) (9:00 - 11:30 am)HB 167: Former Phosphate Mining Lands (McClure)House State Affairs Committee (17 HOB) (9:30 - 11:30 am)HB 11: Designation of State Birds (Mooney)House Budget Committee (17 HOB) (3:00 - 6:00 pm)HB 981: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Duggan)Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee (110 SOB) (3:30-5:30 pm)SB 1294: Biosolids Management (Bradley)SB 1474: Biosolids Management (Gaetz)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/

Send us Fan MailThis week, the Ryans discuss bills that are already relevant during week two of Florida's 2026 legislative session.  The bills discussed are: SB 1066: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Brodeur) & HB 981: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Duggan)SB 546: Conservation Lands (Mayfield) & HB 441 KendallSB 240: Auxiliary Containers (Garcia) & HB 575: Auxiliary Containers (Weinberger)SB 354: Blue Ribbon Projects (McClain) & HB 299: Blue Ribbon Projects (Melo)SB 544: Golf Courses (Truenow) & HB 495: Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification (Albert)SB 718: Water Management (McClain) & HB 479: Land and Water Management (Maggard) 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss some of the bills that have been filed so far:SB 240 Aux Containershttps://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/240/?Tab=BillTextSB 208 Land Use and Development Regulations https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/240/?Tab=BillTextSB 354 Blue Ribbon Projectshttps://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/354HB 479 Land and Water Managementhttps://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/479Craig Pittman's Article regarding the same bill filed back in 2023: https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/03/16/how-a-destroyed-eagle-nest-led-florida-legislators-to-attack-local-pollution-rules/SB 544 Golf Courseshttps://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/544SB 546 Conservation Landshttps://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/546Florida Springs Council's (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) Advocacy 101 Webinarhttps://www.youtube.com/live/sLjRPeOved8?si=jsB9GFXGHL6BuqJWEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week, the DEP and SWFWMD gave presentations to committees in both the House and the Senate to discuss Florida Forever, Conservation Land Swaps, The Everglades, Forever Chemicals, and much more.This episode is a new format for a shorter, more nimble podcast that can get information out before it becomes outdated in the fast-paced legislative environment.   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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss the presentations by FWC, DEP, SWFWMD, and other agencies of the health of areas that they are monitoring.  Also discussed are two pro development bills and one bill that would help control Florida's trash problem.HB 105: Local Government Enforcement Actions (Brackett)SB 208: Land Use and Development Regulations (McClain)SB 240: Auxiliary Containers (Garcia)Upcoming Legislative Committee WeeksRead more about the lawsuits over SB 180 here & hereFind your local delegation meeting Delegation Meeting Talking PointsSign the It's About Dam Time PledgeEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week, Ryan and Ryan discuss the Florida Black Bear hunt and the number of applicants for the bear tag lottery, many purchased by those who do not want to hunt bears in an effort to limit the bears killed during the season.  In Destin, a 4-acre sand dune is up for sale for 83.3 million dollars (when it was purchased in 2017 for 8 million), and can be bought with Florida Wildlife Corridor Funds, despite not being in the Wildlife Corridor or on any priority list for conservation lands.  It has the appearance of a developer bailout.Finally, the cabinet is going to vote on an exception where someone who has a conservation easement on their property also wants to use it to sell wetland mitigation bank credits.  Nothing like being paid not to develop your property and then using it to allow the development of wetlands in other areas.Florida got 160,000 requests to hunt bears, but many applicants plan to sit outFlorida wants to buy 4 acres in the Panhandle. The price tag? $83M (Tampa Bay Times)September 30, 2025, Florida Cabinet Agenda (See items 3b and 4f)2025 Florida Forever Priority ProjectsFind your local delegation meeting Delegation Meeting Talking PointsEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan & Ryan discuss the proposed Springs National Park, developers using SB 180 to avoid regulations, and how you can share the issues that you care about with your state elected officials.For a list of upcoming delegation meetings:https://1000fof.org/upcoming-events/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/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ryan and Ryan discuss the possible sale of the Chassowitzka River Campground and the role that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has taken in the process.Also our special guest is Hunter from Old Florida Vibes, who describes his conservation journey and the Old Florida Vibes brand.Show notes:Check out Old Florida Vibes and Join the OFV Sticker ClubWhy could Florida sell the Chassahowitzka River Campground? by Max Chesnes (Tampa Bay Times)Fighting to keep the Chass campground open by Michael D. Bates (Citrus County Chronicle)Enhance your social media advocacy by joining FAFO - https://www.fafoutdoors.com/Watch Florida Springs Council's BMAPs 101 Webinar starting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, 8/27Check out 1000 Friends of Florida's list of upcoming Legislative Delegation MeetingsEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailIn the first segment, Ryan and Ryan discuss grassroots advocacy and social media to defend Florida's natural areas, including the advocacy Group Floridian's Advancing Florida's Outdoors .In the second segment, the Ryans discuss the "Big Ass Pipe" a proposed project that would provide much-needed water to the Santa Fe River and Springs IF completed.   The water management district wants to approve consumptive use permits as if the project was already completed, even though it is just an unfunded concept at this point. Crystal River Fishing & Scalloping Charter - https://www.highoctanefishing.com/crystal-river-fishing-chartersFlorida Springs Council Comment Letter on Santa Fe & Ichetucknee MFL Recovery Strategy Enhance your social media advocacy by joining FAFO - https://www.fafoutdoors.com/Watch Florida Springs Council's Springs 101 webinar: "Players and Policies"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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss an article by the legendary Craig Pittman about the price hikes to some of the springs' entry fees in Ocala National Forest.  The second segment brings a detailed discussion of DEP's near-complete abandonment of its responsibility to ensure water quality around the state and the coalition of groups attempting to hold them accountable.Weekly Action Items - Attend the Florida Springs Council's Springs 101: Policy & Players Webinar Host a local environmental event with Ryan & RyanSend us an email - Talk about what’s to come with podcast [email protected] notes:Private Company Controls Access to Public Land at Florida National Park2025 Florida Basin Management Action Plans (Water Quality Restoration Plans)Despite Threats, Orange County to Keep Rural BoundaryEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ryan & Ryan discuss the state budget to see if our elected officials put their money where their mouth is as far as water quality and conservation funding.  SPOILER ALERT, they don't.  Between vetos, defunding conservation land buying programs, and questionable land purchases, serious questions are being raised regarding the future of land conservation in Florida.Weekly Action Items - Contact Governor DeSantis to oppose Alligator Alcatraz.Sign Vote Water’s Petition to “Rescue the River of Grass.”Send us an email - Talk about what’s to come with podcast [email protected] notes:Governor DeSantis 2025 Line-Item Vetoes: https://flgov.com/eog/sites/default/files/shared/2025/06/2025%20Final%20Veto%20List.pdfEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss the details of the budget before it gets sent to the governor for signature.  Cuts to conservation funding and a perversion of the implementation bill to deal a blow to the regulation of water withdrawals for agriculture.  Also, special guest Michael McGrath discusses urban fertilizer ordinances and how they help protect our water quality.  Action ItemsCall Gov. DeSantis at 850-488-7146 and ask him to stand with the local citizens of Apalachicola by allowing HB 1143 (Oil Drilling Ban) to become law.Use Waterkeepers Florida Action Alert to ask Gov. DeSantis to veto SB 492, wetlands mitigation banking.Tell a friend us, leave a review, or send Ryan and Ryan an email at [email protected] Florida Budget and Implementing bill (as they will be voted on by the House and Senate on 6/16)Want more information on urban fertilizer impacts and ordinances? Check out SlimeStoppers.org and If you are interested in advocating for a strong urban fertilizer ordinance contact Sierra Club Lead Organizer Michael McGrath at [email protected] 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/

Send us Fan Mail Action ItemsSign Vote Water’s Petition to “Rescue the River of Grass.”Use Waterkeepers Florida Action Alert to ask Gov. DeSantis to veto SB 492, wetlands mitigation banking.Send us an email at [email protected] Rock Mine ReadingGood overview from Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation:https://sccf.org/blog/2025/04/23/southland-rock-mine-unanswered-questions/VoteWater concerns:https://votewater.org/deep-dive-could-the-eaa-rock-mine-trigger-toxic-trouble/Everglades Law Center letter to Palm Beach County:https://www.everglades.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FoE-to-PBC-re-Southland.pdf 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/

Send us Fan MailRyan, Ryan, and special guest Sam record onsite at Spinster Abbot's Bodega in St Augustine, Florida.  In this episode we give updates on rapidly developing issues such as the Guana Land Swap, State Park Protection Act, and FWC Bear HuntEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week the Ryans have two special guests discussing two urgent issues.  First is Katrina Shaddix from Bear Warriors United to discuss the bear hunt and then Sarah discussing the Guana River WMA land swap!Action ItemsEmail ARC board members asking them to Stop the Guana Land Swap and Governor DeSantis (850-717-9337;[email protected]) and Senator Tom Leek ((386) 446-7610,[email protected]) Email FWC and tell them No Bear Hunt in Florida and email Katrina Shaddix with Bear Warriors United at [email protected] us an email with ideas for show topics or comments on the pod - [email protected] out the Welcome to Florida podcast wherever you get your podcasts.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/

Send us Fan MailAfter listening to hours of committee meetings, spending days in Tallahassee, and reviewing dozens of bills, the Ryans discuss the bills and legislators that either inspired or dismayed them during the 2025 Florida Legislative Session Action ItemsTell legislators Thank You for protecting State Parks, Apalachicola River, and local trash ordinances - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesessionCheck out the Florida Springs Council's Legislative Recap Webinar on 5/13 - https://www.youtube.com/@floridaspringscouncilSend us an email with ideas for show topics or comments on the pod - [email protected] DiscussedHB 81: Designation of the State BirdsHB 209: State Land Management   SB 354: Public Service Commission (Gaetz)  HB 565: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Blanco)SB 1118: Land Use and Development RegulationsHB 1143: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas ResourcesHB 1175: Mitigation Banks (Duggan)HB 1205 - Constitutional amendmentsSB 1228: Spring Restoration  SB 1388: Vessels (Trumbull)SB 50: Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resilience (Garcia)  SB 56: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities (Garcia)HB 81 - Designation of State Birds (Worthington)SB 108: Administrative Procedures (Grall)SB 110: Rural Communities (Simon)HB 209: State Land Management (Snyder)    SB 492: Mitigation Banking (McClain)    SB 832: Former Phosphate Mining Lands (Burgess)SB 1080: Local Government Land Regulation (McClain)HB 1175: Mitigation Banks (Duggan)HB 1205 - Constitutional amendments (Persons-Mulicka)SB 1228: Spring Restoration (McClain)HB 1133: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Shoaf)HB 1143: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil anEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss the dramatic close of the final week of the legislative session (as far as bills are concerned) and give in overview of the fate of all the bills we tracked in addition to the heroes and heroines of the 2025 Legislative Session!Action ItemsThank Rep. Jason Shoaf (850) 717-5007 for banning oil drilling near the Apalachicola RiverThank Rep. Meg Weinburger (561) 576-0340 for stopping the single-use container preemption bill0Thank Sen. Jennifer Bradley (904) 278-2085 for her support passing strong state park protections and resisting the single-use container preemption billBills DiscussedSB 50: Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resilience (Garcia)  SB 56: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities (Garcia)HB 81 - Designation of State Birds (Worthington)SB 108: Administrative Procedures (Grall)SB 110: Rural Communities (Simon)HB 209: State Land Management (Snyder)    SB 492: Mitigation Banking (McClain)    SB 832: Former Phosphate Mining Lands (Burgess) SB 1080: Local Government Land Regulation (McClain) HB 1175: Mitigation Banks (Duggan)HB 1205 - Constitutional amendments (Persons-Mulicka)SB 1228: Spring Restoration (McClain)HB 1133: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Shoaf)HB 1143: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Shoaf)  SB 1388: Vessels (Trumbull)HB 1445: Public Officers and Employees (Mayfield)HB 1609: Waste Incineration (Weinberger)SB 1622: Beaches (Trumbull) (customary use of beaches) SB 1228: Spring Restoration (McClain)HB 1445: Public Officers and Employees (Mayfield)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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss the dynamic and unpredictable legislative session from a surprise attack on the State Parks Protection Act to the unexpected ressurection of defeated bill SB 1080.Action ItemsAudubon Florida Action Alert on HB 1175 (Wetlands Mitigation)Florida Springs Council Action Alerts on SB 1822 (Waste Management/Plastic Preemption Bill) and SB 80 (State Parks Preservation Act)Bills DiscussedSB 832: Former Phosphate Mining Lands (Burgess) HB 947: Civil Actions (Blanco)HB 579: Development Permits and Orders (Overdorf)SB 1080: Local Government Land Regulation (McClain) HB 1175: Mitigation Banks (Duggan)SB 492: Mitigation Banking (McClain)  HB 1169: Water Management Districts (Conerly)SB 7002: Water Management Districts   SB 1388: Vessels (Trumbull)HB 209: State Land Management (Snyder)  SB 80: State Land Management (Harrell/Bradley)SB 1822: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Martin) HB 1609: Waste Incineration (Weinberger)HB 1143: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Shoaf)SB 1300: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Simon)   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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss the bills being considered by committees including some that drastically are changed by amendments that are filed.Action ItemsCall Senators Harrell (850) 487-5031 & Bradley (850) 487-5006 and ask them to amend SB 80, the State Park Preservation Act, to match HB 209, the stronger house companion bill.Save Springs Protection Zones - Call Senator Trumbull at (850) 487-5002 and ask the Senator to remove language added to SB 1388 that would undermine existing and future Springs Protection Zones.Fix the Senate Oil Bill - Call Senator Corey Simon at (850) 487-5003 and ask him to amend SB 1300, Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources, to match the stronger House Bill 1143.Florida Politics Article on Oil Bills SB 1300 and HB 1143Bills DiscussedSB 200: Comprehensive Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan (Berman)HB 295: Comprehensive Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan (Casello)  SB 1580: Infrastructure and Resiliency (Rodriguez)HB 371: Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resilience (Mooney) SB 832: Former Phosphate Mining Lands (Burgess) HB 947: Civil Actions (Blanco)HB 1175: Mitigation Banks (Duggan)SB 492: Mitigation Banking (McClain)  HB 579: Development Permits and Orders (Overdorf)SB 1080: Local Government Land Regulation (McClain) SB 700: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Truenow)SB 1300: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Simon)   HB 1143: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Shoaf)SB 1822: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Martin)HB 1609: Waste Incineration (Weinberger)     SB 1388: Vessels (Trumbull)HB 209: State Land Management (Snyder)  SB 80: State Land Management (Harrell/Bradley)HB 433: Administrative Procedures (Overdorf) SB 108: Administrative Procedures (Grall) HB 995: Areas of Critical State Concern (Mooney)HB 477: Weather Modification Activities (Steele) SB 1622: Recreational Customary use of BeacheEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss the weekly update to the legislative session including efforts to make it easier for developers to develop rural lands and wetlands, why shifting from fee simple to conservation easements is not the answer to conserving land, and the bills that will be heard in committee this upcoming week.Calls To Action:Call House Budget Chair Representative Lawrence McClure at (850) 717-5068 and House Budget Committee Democratic Ranking Member Representative Fentrice Driskell (850) 717-5067 and ask them to restore funding for Florida Forever and maintain the State’s commitment to funding environmental priorities through Indian Gaming Compact funds. Call Senator Trumbull at (850) 487-5002 and ask the Senator to remove language added last week to SB 1388 that would undermine existing and future Springs Protection Zones.Call Senator Corey Simon at (850) 487-5003 and ask him to amend SB 1300, Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources, by amending his Senate Bill to match the stronger House Bill 1143.Bills DiscussedSB 1388: Vessels (Trumbull)HB 209: State Land Management (Snyder)  SB 80: State Land Management (Harrell/Bradley)SB 492: Mitigation Banking (McClain)SB 880: Designation of the State Birds (Garcia)  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 ResourcesSB 1822: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Martin) HB 579: Development Permits and Orders (Overdorf)SB 1080: Local Government Land Regulation (McClain)  HB 1143: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Shoaf)SB 1300: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Simon)  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/

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/

Send us Fan MailThis week we discuss bills that want to force a small Florida town to have an ethanol plant built near its downtown, remove single use plastics protections of some of our springs, and much more!Take Action: Stop the Plastic Preemption Bills (SB 1822 & HB 565)Take Action: Call House Budget Subcommittee Chair Esposito at 850-717-5077 and Budget Chair McClure at 850-717-5068 and ask them to restore Florida Forever funding in the 2025 Budget.Bills Discussed:SB 1118: Land Use and Development Regulations (McClain)CS/SB 832 by Judiciary / Burgess—Former Phosphate Mining LandsSB 880 by Garcia—Designation of the State BirdsSB 1822: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Martin) HB 565: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Blanco) HB 1133: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Shoaf)HB 1143: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Shoaf)   SB 1300: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources(Simon)SB 56: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities (Garcia) SB 1228: Spring Restoration (McClain)HB 691: Spring Restoration (Conerly)HB 433: Administrative Procedures (Overdorf)SB 1622: Recreational Customary use of Beaches (Trumbull) SB 1388 by Trumbull—VesselsSPB 7002: Water Management Districts (Environment and Natural Resources)HB 1063: Carbon Sequestration (Cross) HB 1169: Water Management Districts (Conerly)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/

Send us Fan MailTake Action: Support increased funding for springs restoration projectsTake Action: Support increased funding for Florida ForeverSB 1118: Land Use and Development Regulations (McClain)SB 1822: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Martin)  SB 1142: Release of Conservation Easements (Rodriguez)SB 56: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities (Garcia) -    HB 691: Spring Restoration (Conerly)HB 1175: Mitigation Banks (Duggan) HB 433: Administrative Procedures (Overdorf)HB 371: Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resilience  CS/SB 832: Former Phosphate Mining Lands (Burgess)SB 1300: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources(Simon)HB 1143: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Shoaf)SB 1622: Recreational Customary use of Beaches (Trumbull) SB 1228: Spring Restoration (McClain)SB 56: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities (Garcia) -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/

Send us Fan MailFSC Action Alert on SB 1822 (Plastic Preemption Bill): https://floridaspringscouncil.good.do/2025legislativesession/Stop-SB-1822/1000 Friends of Florida Action Alert on SB 1118 (rural sprawl bill): https://www.congressweb.com/1000fof/Bills Discussed on this Week's ShowSB 1228: Spring Restoration (McClain)/HB 691: Spring Restoration (Conerly)HB 565: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Blanco)/SB 1822: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Martin)  HB 371: Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resilience (Mooney)/SB 50: Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resilience (Garcia)SB 832: Former Phosphate Mining Lands (Burgess)SB 354: Public Service Commission (Gaetz)SB 1118: Land Use and Development Regulations (McClain)SB 108: Administrative Procedures (Grall)SB 56: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities (Garcia)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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan & Ryan do a recap on week one where phosphate lands and farm product bills advanced in committee.  They also look ahead to the disastrous HB 565 which removes single use container  protections for the Rainbow, Weeki Wachee, and Ichetuknee Rivers. We wrap things up with dueling rule bills and the positive note of the week.To help counter HB 565 you can email the legislators who are considering it by using the Florida Springs Council Action Alert:  (you can sign up for text alerts there as well) Respond by Monday 3/10/2025https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesessionTo view the House Committee meeting via audio or video and to look at what bills they are filing.  Click here:https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Documents/publications.aspx?CommitteeId=3305&PublicationType=Committees&DocumentType=Meeting%20Notices&SessionId=105For information about the DEP phosphate injection well public comment session, go to:https://floridadep.gov/water/aquifer-protection/content/42783-public-meeting-mosaic-plant-city-facility-draft-uic-permitEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailWith Ryan Smart out of state this weekend, we were fortunate enough to have Kim Dinkins, the Policy & Planning Director of 1000 Friends of Florida on the podcast to talk about development, conservation lands, and how to get involved.To learn more about 1000 Friends of Florida go to:https://1000fof.org/To access 1000 Friends of Florida Webinars go to:https://1000fof.org/webinars/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/

Send us Fan MailEmail your legislators and ask them to strengthen the State Park Preservation Act: floridaspringscouncil.good.do/2025legislativesession/Amend-SB-80-HB-209/Contact Gov. DeSantis and ask him to support the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary ( [email protected];  (850) 488-7146)SPB 7002: Water Management Districts (Environment and Natural Resources)Mosaic wants to inject phosphate wastewater underground at Florida sites: www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2025/02/18/mosaic-phosphate-wastewater-drilling-hillsborough-tampa-bay-florida/HB 585: Former Phosphate Mining Lands (Albert) & SB 832: Former Phosphate Mining Lands (Burgess) HB 645: Distributed Wastewater Treatment System Permits (Conerly) & SB 796: General Permits for Distributed Wastewater Treatment Systems (Bradley)HB 6023: Auxiliary Containers, Wrappings, and Disposable Plastic Bags (Bartleman) & SB 836: Auxiliary Containers, Wrappings, and Disposable Plastic Bags (Smith)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/

Send us Fan MailText ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative SessionContact Gov. DeSantis and ask him to support the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary ( [email protected];  (850) 488-7146)Senate Bill 80: State Land ManagementMiami Herald Editorial on Senate Bill 80Senate Bill 56: Geoengineering and Weather Modification ActivitiesSenate Bill 108: Administrative ProceduresHouse Bill 305: Administrative ProceduresHouse Bill 565: Regulation of Auxiliary ContainersHouse Bill 621: State Renewable Energy GoalsSenate Bill 452: Restrictions on RedevelopmentEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailCheck out Danielle @ the Florida Springs Passporthttps://www.instagram.com/flspringspassport/?hl=enFlorida Springs Institute3 Explanations for DeSantis' beef with the LegislatureSenate President Albritton Adjourns Special Session AHouse Speaker Perez Adjourns Special Session AHB 73: Safe Waterways Act (Gossett-Seidman) SB 156: The Safe Waterways Act (Rodriguez)HB 211: Farm Products (Cobb)SB 374: Farm Products (Truenow)SB 354: Public Service Commission (Gaetz)Senate Calendar Week of Feb. 3House Calendar Week of Feb. 3Email 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/

Send us Fan MailBecome a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membershipRyan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislative sessionRegister for the Florida Springs Summit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/summitFlorida Phoenix - Florida lawmakers recall what led to 60% threshold to pass constitutional amendmentsOrlando Sentinel -  How a utility’s silent spending to control energy policy might determine abortion rights in FloridaJoint Memo 1 - Response to Special SessionJoint Memo 2 - Legislature convening at 10:30 am Monday for Special SessionHouse Calendar Week of 1/27Jason Garcia Artice on the Southland Water Resource Project (rock mine) https://jasongarcia.substack.com/p/records-show-big-sugar-lobbyistsEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailBecome a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membershipAdd your Instagram/Social Media HereFind your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislative sessionRegister for the Florida Springs Summit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/summitHouse Agriculture & Natural Resources SubcommitteeSenate Envir. & Nat. Resources CommitteeHouse Intergovernmental Affairs CommitteeDEP Water Quality PresentationSenate Calendar for week of 1/20House Calendar for week of 1/20Email 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week we discuss the upcoming interim committee meetings and how they are important to conservation and water quality.  Here is the list to pay attention to this week.  If you can’t watch them, don’t worry we will discuss the highlights on the next episode.  Also, District 42 Representative Anna V. Eskamani joins us to provide a valuable perspective about legislating and advocacy.   SenateTuesday 1/14 - 11 am - Agriculture CommitteePresentation by DACS Commissioner Wilton Simpson Looking for any mention of surplus lands/best management practicesTuesday 1/14 - 11 am - Environment and Natural ResourcesPresentation by DEP on progress in achieving water quality goals in BMAPs and other impaired watersPresentation by FDEP on implementation of the Water Quality Improvement Grant ProgramWednesday 1/15 - 1:00 pm - Approps. Committee on agriculture, environment, and general governmentBudget Review from FDEP, FDACS, FWCProgram Review - FDACS - Agricultural Best Management PracticesProgram Review - FDEP - Alternative Water Supply, Water Quality, Resilient Florida, & Coastal ProtectionHouse Tuesday 1/14 - 9:00 am - Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget SubcommitteePanel Discussion with FDACS/DEP/FWCTuesday 1/14 - 3:30 pm - Natural Resources & DisastersPanel Discussion by local govs. Impacted by hurricanesEmail 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan & Ryan share their personal lists of what was good & bad in 2024 as well as a "wish list" of what they would hope to see happen in 2025.If you would like to also make a difference in the New Year attend the DEP Harm Rule hearings at 9:00 AM on January 6th, 2025 in Tallahassee or submit a comment.  Details can be found at:  https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsharmrulePlease subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!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/

Send us Fan MailBecome a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membershipLearn about Springs Water Quality Plans - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsbmapsLearn about Springs Harm Rule Lawsuit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsharmruleSenate Bill 552 - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/552Florida Springs by Dr. Chris Meindl - https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9780813079158Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesessionPlease subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!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/

Send us Fan MailDownriver Project Who is Opposing the Apalachicola River Drillinghttps://www.downriverproject.org/The Apalachicola River Keeper who is suing to stop the exploratory drilling:https://apalachicolariverkeeper.org/Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!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/

Send us Fan MailBills discussed during the episode:Senate Bill 50 - Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resiliency - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/50Senate Bill 56 - Weather Modification Activities - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/56Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesessionResource for seeing which Florida elected official is receiving contributions from industries associated with pollution:Vote Water Dirty Money Project - https://votewater.org/dirty-money/Releases of the speeches that we mentioned during the episode:Senate President Ben Albritton Prepared Remarks - https://flsenate.gov/PublishedContent/Offices/2024-2026/President/Documents/11_19_24_President_Ben_Albritton__x2019;s_Organization_Session_Remarks_as_Prepared_for_Delivery.pdfHouse Speaker Daniel Perez Prepared Remarks - https://myfloridahouse.gov/api/document/house?listName=Press%20Releases&itemId=898Email 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/

Send us Fan MailWhere to find your delegation meetings:  1000 Friends of Florida's Legislative Delegation Meeting Page - https://1000fof.org/upcoming-events/FDACS Commissioner discussing his plan to sell off Florida Wildlife Corridor conservation lands:  Wilton Simpson Talking about Selling off Conservation Lands -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEGCm7UiEjM&t=1455sThe bill that was filed to allow conservation lands to be sold and removing any public involvement from the process:Senate Bill 1620 "Surplus Lands" - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1620Email 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/