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Florida Forever Secured Another Conservation Easement

The Florida Forever program secured another conservation easement, safeguarding working lands. The post Florida Forever Secured Another Conservation Easement appeared first on West...

Live Wildly Celebrates Earth Day by Honoring Florida's Premier Conservation Programs that Protect Public and Working Lan...

For 25 years, Florida Forever and the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program have conserved more than 1.25 Million acres of lands and waters across the Sunshine State

North Florida Land Trust officials broker deal for 500-acre land protection in Putnam County

The Department of Environmental Protection is funding the $1.18M acquisition cost. The post North Florida Land Trust officials broker deal for 500-acre land protection in Putnam Co...

Florida Everglades Champions Awarded One of Highest Honors in State

Florida Everglades champions were awarded one of the highest honors in the state. The post Florida Everglades Champions Awarded One of Highest Honors in State appeared first on Wes...

Florida Governor Accelerates Everglades Reservoir Restoration Project

Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced a monumental breakthrough for Florida’s environment, confirming that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (E...

Grassy Waters Preserve

Protecting a sheet flow of rainfall moving steadily southward and parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, Grassy Waters Preserve bears a striking resemblance to the Everglades - because it...

State approves conservation deal in Putnam County

The Putnam deal will prevent development on cattle and timber land near Etoniah Creek State Forest. The post State approves conservation deal in Putnam County appeared first on Jac...

Volunteers adopt mangroves in Sanibel to help foster vital Florida ecosystem

SANIBEL, Fla. (WSVN) — A group of conservationists have stepped in to create a new program to keep a vital part of Florida’s ecosystem thriving....

Gov. DeSantis is celebrating an Everglades restoration milestone ahead of schedule

'Together, we've taken on one of the most ambitious ecosystem restoration efforts in the world, and we've agreed to do it faster.' The post Gov. DeSantis is celebrating an Everglad...

Everglades Restoration Project Ongoing for 20-Plus Years Sees Huge Rewilding Success

A huge area of the Everglades that was drained in an attempt to convert it to suburbia has been restored to a somewhat native ecosystem after 2 decades of reverse-landscape enginee...

Gov. DeSantis says feds will continue to reimburse Florida for Alligator Alcatraz

'We've gotten some. We'll get more.' The post Gov. DeSantis says feds will continue to reimburse Florida for Alligator Alcatraz appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns &...

‘Democratic gift’: Hakeem Jeffries hails $20M investment into flipping Florida House seats

Is the Sunshine State in play? The post ‘Democratic gift’: Hakeem Jeffries hails $20M investment into flipping Florida House seats appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns &a...

Florida lawmaker aims for ballot measure ending all property taxes in 2028

Florida’s Infill Redevelopment Act (SB 1434) Is Now in Effect

Senate Bill 1434, the Infill Redevelopment Act (the “Act”), was signed into law by the Governor of Florida on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The bill creates Section 163.2525, Florida Sta...

Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative Reached Major Milestone

The Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative reached a major milestone revealing new insights beneath Florida’s coast. The post Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative Reached Major Milesto...

Tax overhaul is back: DeSantis signals summer session, phase-out strategy

A divisive proposal to nix property taxes on primary homes in Florida is back in play after failing to gain approval during the regular legislative session.  Republican Gov. Ron De...

A Banner Year for Nesting Birds on Florida’s Beaches

Infographics originally appeared in the 2025 Coastal Report. Click here to read full report.22372

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Florida Luxury Equestrian estate with 3 homes, barns and land

3800 Staley Rd Fort Myers FL 33905                                    Equestrian Facility Welcome to a dream come true for equestrian enthusiasts and nature lovers alike! Located j...

Kiplinger Conservancy

A network of well-maintained trails surrounds a gopher tortoise sanctuary, meandering several miles across a wild mosaic of pine flatwoods and ephemeral marshes.

Budget conference: Lawmakers strike a deal on state parks, environmental projects — and kill Ocklawaha River project

A budget deal was reached on how much to fund state parks. The post Budget conference: Lawmakers strike a deal on state parks, environmental projects — and kill Ocklawaha River pro...

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ payments land at last: $58 million to hit Florida next week

Betty Steflik Preserve

Betty Steflik Memorial Preserve protects 320 acres of mangrove marsh, mud flats, and coastal uplands fronting downtown Flagler Beach.

‘Save our homes’: Gov. DeSantis calls ‘historic’ Special Session that could lead to end of homestead property taxes

The proposal includes protections for local governments, but guardrails as well. The post ‘Save our homes’: Gov. DeSantis calls ‘historic’ Special Session that could lead to end of...