


FCT Board Caves to Developers and Toll Roads
On Wednesday, April 20, the Florida Communities Trust Governing Board broke its promise to the people of Florida and set a dangerous precedent for conservation. It unanimously voted to move forward with a controversial proposal to allow for the construction of a linear facility (aka toll road) through a treasured

Split Oak: A Case of Poor Management
ORLANDO, Fl – When governments propose actions that involve sabotaging past public investments, the phrase that comes to mind is clear: mismanagement. And this is the clear case with the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area, a 1,689 forest created in 1994 when Orange County, Osceola County, and the

Florida’s Opportunity to Lead on Climate is Running Out

Volunteers Speak Up About Rooftop Solar, But Governor’s Office Covers Their Ears

Historic Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

Revitalizing American Democracy

Dire report on water quality in Florida lakes
Be honest–if not for the fear of alligators, would you willingly swim in a lake in Florida? If the answer is yes, you may want to reconsider according to a recent study. Using data analyzed from the US Environmental Protection Agency, the study found that Florida’s lakes rank #1 nationally

Stop Family Separation in Florida
The climate crisis is getting worse across the globe. As many communities in Florida can attest, climate change harms air and water quality, causes a greater number of hazardous heat days and wildfires, and results in more frequent and more damaging flooding due to rising sea levels. However, one major