Florida Conservation Group locks in 8,500 acres to shield water, wildlife and working lands
By Peter Schorsch | Florida Politics 'We want to conserve these natural resources, our agricultural legacy and the local agricultural economy.' In a significant achievement for working lands and conservation, the Florida Cabinet has approved two projects from the Florida Conservation Group (FCG) through the Florida Department of Agriculture and…
Annual report ranks Manatee’s land conservation. Experts say it’s not enough
By Ryan Ballogg | Bradenton Herald As Florida’s wilderness shrinks by the day, conservationists around the state, including in Manatee County, are in a race against the clock to protect some remaining pieces from being paved. Conserved lands protect air and water quality and safeguard the unique plants, animals and…Can Florida panthers find a new home, new hope for survival in Osceola County?
By Natalia Jaramillo | Orlando Sentinel Can Florida panthers find a new home, new hope for survival in Osceola County? Establishing a Florida panther breeding population in Osceola County is a goal for state officials and environmentalists, but obstacles are formidable and time is running out A panther named Athena…Gov. DeSantis, Florida Cabinet Approve $318M In Land Deals To Protect Nearly 87,000 Acres
By Leslie Bolden | Tampa Free Press Gov. DeSantis, Florida Cabinet Approve $318M In Land Deals To Protect Nearly 87,000 Acres Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of land deals totaling $318 million to protect 86,819 acres across Florida. The agreements include purchasing land…Partnership purchase conserves prized Lake Placid property
Special to the Highlands News-Sun Provided by Florida Conservation | Highlands News-Sun Charlie Lykes knew that he would be rewilding a piece of old Florida bordering Lake Placid when he bought a derelict citrus grove, and that’s exactly what the conservationist is doing with the help of the U.S. Fish…Florida Conservation Group applauds Cabinet for OK’ing easements in Northern Everglades, Kissimmee Valley
Ryan Nicol | Florida Politics Florida Conservation Group applauds Cabinet for OK’ing easements in Northern Everglades, Kissimmee Valley The easements aim to protect over 10,000 acres. The Florida Cabinet is signing off on another set of conservation easements to protect over 10,000 acres in the Northern Everglades and Kissimmee Valley.…
