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February 20, 2021
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Senate President Wilton Simpson Clarifies His Position on M-CORES
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Commits to Big Everglades Restoration Investment
New Law Could Reduce Barriers to Solar Siting
FWC Explains Invasive Species Management
Subcommittee Discusses Coastal Resiliency and Red Tide
February 13, 2021
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Everglades Health Takes One Step Forward and One Step Back
Committee Meeting Underscores Importance of Resilience Planning
Land Conservation Budget Needs a Bump
Audubon Congratulates St. Johns County on Restarting Their Land Acquisition and Management Program
We Need Your Voice As The FWC Updates Invasive Species Rules
February 6, 2021
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Legislature Grapples with Future of M-CORES
Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hears Water Updates
Funding News for Environmental Programs
Elected Officials Listen to Ideas for Boosting Coastal Resilience
The PSC Approves Solar Projects and Prepares for Rate Case Hearings
Concerning Growth Management Bill Clears Administrative Hurdle
New Bills Filed This Week to Expand Solar Opportunities
This Week's Climate News
January 30, 2021
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Governor DeSantis Releases Proposed Budget with $1 Billion for Climate Change
Mixed Bag: Committee Action Sees Bills on Dairy Pollution, Regional Planning Councils and Litter Reduction Advance
Bills Filed Reflect New Priority on Renewable Energy
Wastewater Conservation and Reuse Bills Filed
Concerning Growth Management Bill Reappears
Audubon, the East Central Florida Regional Resilience Collaborative, and More Launch Partnership to Fight Climate Change, Save Taxpayer Dollars, and Train Future Environmental Professionals
January 16, 2021
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We're Back with the First Advocate of the 2021 Session!
Senate Natural Resource Committees Start Off with Briefings, Agency Introductions
Legislature May Pull the Plug on M-CORES
Public Service Commission Hosts Energy Efficiency Rule Revision Workshop
Coronavirus Causes Major Budget Uncertainty
Pop Quiz: You May Be a Legislative Super Influencer
Newest Edition of the Naturalist is Out!
March 20, 2020
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Wrapping up the 2020 Legislative Session
Conservation Appropriations
We Celebrate Water and Climate Bills That Made it Over the Finish Line
Important Environmental Protection Amendment on Agriculture Bill to Benefit Green Swamp
DOT M-Cores Process Extended, Meetings Postponed
Improved Management of Rodman Reservoir Could Benefit Upstream Forests
March 13, 2020
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Important Water Bill Passes
Climate Win Requires Sea Level Rise Impact Studies for State-financed Construction
Appropriations Negotiations Continue
Audubon Florida Begins Chapter Climate Trainings
M-CORES Update
Act by March 16 to Ensure the Everglades and Florida Bay Benefit from the COP
COVID-19
March 6, 2020
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Water Bills Address Pollution and Fines
Appropriations
Senators Rubio and Scott Team Up to Expand Moratorium on Gulf of Mexico Drilling
State Resumes Misguided Move to Assume Federal Water Permitting
A Solar Victory!
February 28, 2020
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Help Ensure the Everglades and Florida Bay Benefit from the COP
Appropriations for Florida Forever and Rural Family Lands Protection Program
Fireworks update
Florida on Cusp of Solar Victory or Missed Opportunity: Stay Tuned March 3
Water Quality and Environmental Enforcement
Restoring the Ocklawaha River
February 21, 2020
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Water
Climate Bills Move Ahead
M-CORES Update
Town of Fort Myers Beach Protects Critical Wildlife Area - Again!
Audubon Florida Launches New Climate Initiative with Local Chapters
February 14, 2020
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Audubon Attends Everglades Action Day
Water: Civil Penalties, Septic Tanks, Wastewater
Climate: Renewable Energy, Sea-Level Impact Projections, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Budget: Environment, Conservation Easements, State Parks
February 7, 2020
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Great News for Protecting Florida's Special Places
Climate Adaptation Bill Moves at a Steady Pace
Growth Management
Water
Appropriations
Upcoming M-CORES Meetings
January 31, 2020
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Water
Everglades Protection
Climate Adaptation
Appropriations
January 24, 2020
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Climate Adaptation
Climate Mitigation
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Water
Moving Miami-Dade County's Comprehensive Development Master Plan in the Right Direction
M-CORES Update
Appropriations
Winter Naturalist Magazine
January 17, 2020
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State Announces Everglades Acquisition to Head Off Drilling Threat
35th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference Calls for All Hands On Deck
Join Everglades Action Day February 10 & 11!
Clam Pass Parking Garage Proposal Denied
Bill to Expand Access to Personal Fireworks Amended
Flagler County Wetlands Restoration Update
Misleading Energy Deregulation Ballot Proposal Tossed Out by Supreme Court
Resilience and Climate Change Issues to Watch
Focus on Florida Forever
The Governor's Agenda
December 13, 2019
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Fireworks Bill Advances in Both Chambers, as Audubon Works to Limit Impacts
Comprehensive Water Legislation Being Considered by Florida Senate
Updates on Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES)
Senior U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Rejects Florida's Apalachicola Water Arguments
State of the Everglades Report
November 8, 2019
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Bills to Fight Florida’s Water Woes Begin to Move in Legislature
Bill to Expand Access to Personal Fireworks Clears First Committees Despite Concerns for Veterans, Pets, Special Needs Individuals, and Wildlife
Celebrating the Opening of the C-44 Reservoir
M-CORES Toll Roads Task Forces Raise Important Questions About Need, Financial Feasibility
U.S. Rep. Castor & Audubon Florida Sound Alarm on the Climate Crisis’ Impact on North American Birds
Take Action! Model Ordinance Toolkit Update
Audubon Florida and South Florida Breweries Launch the Everglades Brewers Council
October 18, 2019
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Governor Announces Legislation to Expedite Water Quality Improvements
Florida Senate Holds Committee Meeting on Sea Level Rise and Climate Change
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection Presents their Proposed Budget
Miami-Dade County Votes for Clean Buses
Audubon Florida Offers Model Ordinance Toolkit to Inspire Local Change
New Audubon Report Details Risks of Climate Change Extinction
Audubon Staff Report Red Tide
Florida Department of Transportation Presents Committee with M-CORES Progress
September 16, 2019
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Planning for New Turnpikes Begins
Looking Ahead to Fall Legislative Committees
Summer of Successes for Florida Forever
Audubon Florida Defends Endangered Species
They Heard You! The U.S. House Passes Bills to Protect Coasts from Oil and Gas Spilling
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