What do bird lovers and duck hunters have in common? They, like many others, are opposed to the Roads to Ruin toll roads that, if built, would have significant implications for wildlife habitat, including countless bird species. The United Waterfowlers- Florida (UW-F) recently became a member of the No Roads
Education is who we are. Our mission of electing environmental leaders can only be fulfilled by an educated and engaged public. FCV Education Fund is committed to community organizing and education for students both young and old. To protect and enrich Florida’s environment, we must empower Conservation Voters to educate
The New Year is a time for reflection, reset, and revitalization. Both personally and professionally, it’s a time to take a look inward and revisit our mission and long-term goals. At FCV, we envision a government that reflects the people it serves and lawmakers who vigorously fight for policies that
I start every year with a First Day Hike. In my household, hiking on January 1st has become a tradition. In 2017, we strolled our local neighborhood trail. In 2018 and 2019, we hiked J.R. Alford Greenway in Tallahassee. This year, we’ll venture out to Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State
I am so proud of Florida Conservation Voters Education Fund’s 2019 accomplishments. Day in and day out, our dedicated staff of seven, we are always at work engaging people in our democracy to protect our environment and healthy communities for everyone. Below are five ways FCVEF has made a difference
This was a busy week for the No Roads to Ruin coalition with two task force meetings and two community open houses. I attended both the Suncoast and Northern Turnpike Connector task forces meetings held in Perry and Ocala, respectfully. I am concerned not only by the destruction that these
My final Florida Master Naturalist Program course is coming to a close. As we cheer for our fellow graduates and hug goodbye, I reflect on what we’ve learned and what’s at stake for Florida’s land and water. Across the state, development threatens our remaining natural lands and the species that
On Dec. 13, I spoke at the Press Conference to Fund Florida Forever in St. Petersburg. Similar press conferences were held statewide in North Ft. Myers, Gainesville, and St. Augustine all sharing the same message: fully fund Florida Forever. Days of action are also planned for Fort Walton Beach, Gulf
Today FCV staff members Aliki Moncrief, Lindsay Cross, Laura Ciociola, Carson Mitchell, and I walked the halls of the Florida State Capitol. Our purpose: to hand-deliver a copy of the Gems Report to every single Representative and Senator. We hauled the 160+ reports in a beach wagon, fitting for our