Over the decades, Florida’s wildlife, water, natural areas, and even our democracy have benefited from passionate people just like you who spoke up to protect our beautiful state. Without the energy and activism of an educated and empowered electorate, Florida would be without many of our most prized natural treasures.
Retiring dirty diesel buses in favor of electric school buses reduces children’s exposure to toxic diesel pollutants, reduces transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, and helps lower fuel costs for school districts. Diesel exhaust is harmful for everyone, but children are most at risk because they breathe at a faster rate
It’s been an exhausting year. Since wrapping up legislative session in March, we have been going a mile a minute towards the 2020 election. And now we’ve made it out on the other side and we’re still catching our breath. COVID-19 has been an unavoidable challenge, an ever-present weight on
Participating in your democracy is the most important thing you can do. And with less than two weeks left until the general election, the time to get involved is now. The good news is that there is no shortage of ways that you can help. No matter where you live
Public comments are critically important in policy-making and taxpayer-funded projects like roadbuilding. When you raise your voice, you speak up for your community, our wildlife, and the Florida we all share. Your public comments matter to us. After 15 months of task force meetings and collecting public comments in multiple formats, FDOT has
Election Day may be on Nov. 3, but voting has already started. In fact, many Florida voters have already cast their ballots by mail. As of October 16, over 2 million mail-in ballots have been counted! Florida’s environment is on your ballot. Whether it’s national, state, or local candidates, you have
On Tuesday October 6, the Florida Public Service Commission voted unanimously to deny a petition for emergency rulemaking which would have protected Florida families from facing utility service disconnection as a result of non-payment for an additional 90 days. This petition was put forward by Connected in Crisis coalition partner
Since the early 1990s, on the fourth Saturday in September, our nation has gathered to celebrate National Public Lands Day. Our public lands are the real gems of this country. When I think of public lands, I am always brought back to those famous words sung by Woody Guthrie, “This
The environment is on your ballot. And no, we’re not just talking about FCV-endorsed candidates in state and local races. FCV is also supporting six local ballot measures in Collier, Manatee, Orange, and Volusia counties. Read about them below and help us educate voters in those counties about why they