Save Our Solar

On Sept. 17, solar energy advocates scored a major victory at the Florida Public Service Commission, when commissioners opted not to give in to a new utility ploy meant to undermine the expansion of customer rooftop solar throughout the state.  Conservation Voters and our energy allies submitted more than 15,000

FCV OPPOSES Amendment Number 4

Amendment 4, also known as the “amendments must pass twice amendment,” would require constitutional amendments to be approved by voters at two successive general elections to become effective. Known as “Number 4,” this constitutional amendment undermines your voice by decreasing voters’ political power. Number 4 would limit our ability to

Honor Latinx Heritage Month by Taking Action

Latinx Heritage Month started on Sept 15. Through Oct. 15, America celebrates the legacy of Latinx communities. It’s a month of acknowledgment, education, and most importantly, action.   Sept. 15 coincides with independence anniversaries for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile also celebrate their independence days

FCV OPPOSES Amendment Number 3

Amendment 3, also known as the “jungle primary” amendment, would change Florida’s primary elections for state legislators, the governor and lieutenant governor, and elected cabinet members (Attorney General, Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Chief Financial Officer) from a closed election to a top-two open primary.  All candidates for

Register to Vote & Volunteer!

Have you moved recently? Summer is the peak moving season throughout the U.S. As you settle into a new place and update your mailing address, make sure to update your address on your voter registration too! With less than two months until the general election and the registration deadline quickly approaching on October

Celebrate Water Quality Month: Take Action!

As Floridians, we are surrounded by water. Our treasured water resources are part of our identity. FCV fights tirelessly to protect Florida’s valued waters. That means demanding strong protections for both water quality and water quantity.  This month we are highlighting the work that FCV and our conservation partners are

Vote-By-Mail: Request, Receive, Return

Voting by mail ensures you don’t have to choose between your right to vote and keeping yourself, your community, our healthcare workers, first responders, and seniors safe. Florida has a no-excuse vote-by-mail system, which means that any voter can request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason. It can be

Protecting Panther Country

Sprawling eight counties from Polk to Collier, the area included in the Southwest-Central Florida Connector (M-CORES toll road) covers critical wetlands, forests, pristine rivers, and vast ranchlands. Large ranchlands are at the heart of the region’s heritage and economy and these lands play an essential role in maintaining the ecological

Plastic Free July During COVID-19

Starting in July 2011, millions of people around the world have taken part in a global movement to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic. Plastic Free July looks a lot different this year, as the world is still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite our current circumstances, while