In the United States, power belongs to the people. Plain and simple. Our country’s most fundamental underlying value is the right of citizens like you to be able to participate in our democracy. When leaders fail to act on issues of importance, we must speak up and take action. But
Last week, FCV’s Grant Lewis spoke with our friends at the St. John’s chapter of Indivisible to discuss sea level rise and its impacts on the St. John’s community. Indivisible is an engaged group of citizens with a mission to build and sustain an inclusive proactive community that will protect
FCV was active in Central Florida this past weekend. Lindsay Cross, our new Public Lands Advocate, participated in two spectacular outdoor events with the Florida Trail Association and other conservation partners. On Friday, January 25th, more than 30 community members, partners, and elected officials celebrated the grand opening of a new
This past Saturday, January 26th, Congressman Darren Soto and Florida Conservation Voters hosted an Environmental Town Hall at the Valencia College Kissimmee Campus. Our Executive Director, Aliki Moncrief, Local Soil and Water member, Eric Rollings, and the Congressman fielded questions from the audience on a host of topics. They discussed septic
On January 9, 2019, residents of the Pinecrest community came together for the inaugural Underwater HOA meeting at the Hibiscus Gallery. The Underwater HOA is a participatory art project spearheaded by Xavier Cortada, that seeks to raise awareness about the threats of sea level rise to South Florida Communities. Pinecrest
Earlier today, at a press conference in Bonita Springs, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 19-12, laying out a promising agenda for Florida’s environment. While his order is lacking in significant details (including no mention of climate change), FCV welcomes the Governor’s pledge to protecting our waters, restore the Everglades,
Just a few hours ago, I hand-delivered an open letter to the office of Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis strongly urging him to make climate change a priority in his Administration. And I am proud to say more than 3,400 people added their name! This letter could not have been more urgent or timely.
South Florida is known around the world as one of the most-vulnerable areas on the planet to climate change and sea-level rise. Thankfully, the people who call South Florida home are also known for their love of art and activism. The efforts of a few creative Miamians were on full
If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. It seems like the election is all anyone is talking about this week, and with good cause! Time is rapidly running out on your opportunity to participate. Floridians of all political persuasions and demographics are smashing records for early voting