'Crooks said the bottom line is that the state was operating a program that was found to be illegal as it didn't take into consideration issues regarding laws like the Endangered Species Act.' news-press.com/story/news/env…

'Tschinkel said Graham’s understanding of government and his knack for connecting with people meant he was able to get things done to protect Florida’s wild lands and waterways.' wusf.org/podcast/florid…

“Our general objection to these [is that] arbitrary shortening of time limits doesn’t allow local planning departments to give the permits the scrutiny they deserve,” says Paul Owens, executive director of 1000 Friends of Florida. euro.eseuro.com/trends/2463429…

'Still, the bay and its tributaries are already polluted, and environmental groups fear severing the preserve will only make water quality conditions worse.' news-press.com/story/news/env…

'... according to a new report by scientists from four major Florida universities, the wildlife corridor — if completed — will not only allow wildlife to survive in the coming decades, it will make climate change less destructive to humans.' sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/30/flo…

'Environmental groups have previously expressed concerns about filling in wetlands around the project known as Wellington South after people recorded a video on the property showing protected species like wood storks and snail kites.' wptv.com/news/region-c-…

'Participants in public comment, too, were concerned about the green space, specifically regarding a proposed reduction in buffer requirements.' heraldtribune.com/story/news/loc…

“We have no idea things are happening until it’s almost before the Planning Commission. It gives us very little time to react and we should be part of the process from the beginning.” heraldtribune.com/story/news/inv…

“Florida has failed to identify any theory of appeal on which it is likely to prevail or that even raises a serious legal question.” wmnf.org/florida-seeks-…

'It’s a sophisticated and smart use of public land in a place not always known for that. It’s a feat of determination and ingenuity and years of sustained focus, something else we’re not always known for here, in quick-fix, shiny-new-object South Florida.'
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Thank you to the Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents for joining us in Pensacola Tuesday evening! The Escambia / Santa Rosa 2040 report and maps are now available on our website: ow.ly/rCS950Roc21

“If we got nesting flamingos it would be absolutely historic and proof that we’re getting it right in the Florida Everglades.”

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'Graham cajoled a reluctant Legislature to pass the 1985 Growth Management Act, the most necessary growth law ever written.' floridaphoenix.com/2024/04/25/the…

'In total, it’s 1,000 undeveloped acres of mostly wetlands.' tampabay.com/life-culture/2…

'If something does go wrong, it’s going to be in the water. That’s going to affect everything.' mypanhandle.com/news/local-new…

'He noted that outdoor recreation generated $52 billion annually for the state economy. That includes $3.6 billion from state parks alone.' floridapolitics.com/archives/67086…

“To me it makes no sense drilling for oil anywhere in the Everglades. It just doesn’t because the reserves are simply not going to be there to justify that sort of investment.” wusf.org/environment/20…

In 2022, Bok Tower commemorated Olmsted for his 200th birthday, according to Erica Smith, Bok’s director of marketing, “Now he’s turning 202, we wanted to make sure we’re still celebrating.” theledger.com/story/entertai…

'Building the project will require changes to the county's growth management plan, as well as the planned unit development and the development order for Fiddler's Creek. Ultimately, county commissioners will have to make the tough decision ...' naplesnews.com/story/money/bu…

On a Spectrum News 13 Earth Day special, 1000 Friends Outreach Director Haley Busch talks about how thoughtful land-use planning can help meet environmental challenges. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas…