Join Audubon Florida in support of the Florida Water and Land Legacy Campaign.

Floridians have a long and proud history of protecting important natural areas for water, wildlife, and recreation.

Whether you have watched wading birds glide above the Everglades’ vast marshes, taken a dip in one of Florida’s cool clear springs, or walked under some of Florida’s towering pines, we understand the importance of protecting our cherished natural areas for future generations.

Now you have the opportunity to take part in the Florida’s Water and Land Legacy Campaign—will you help protect Florida’s special places before they disappear forever?

For more than two decades, Florida led the nation in protecting hundreds of thousands of acres of lands needed to provide a clean and abundant water supply, habitat for fish and wildlife, and the spectacular natural areas that make Florida a wonderful place to live and visit.

But in recent years, funding for water and land conservation has been slashed. Now, for every dollar spent by the state, less than two-hundredths of a penny go to water and land conservation. As a result, critical water protection areas, wildlife habitat, and natural areas unique to Florida remain vulnerable to unwise development decisions and deep funding cuts.

That’s why Floridians need to act now. Our friends at Florida's Water and Land Legacy, along with dozens of other conservation organizations, have launched a statewide campaign to put the Florida Water and Land Conservation constitutional amendment on the November 2014 ballot. The amendment is the best way we can assure that adequate funding is dedicated to conservation—and you can help right now.

Will you help gather the signatures needed to put the amendment on the ballot in 2014?

The Florida Water and Land Conservation Amendment would ensure stable funding to acquire and protect undeveloped forests and wetlands, crystal clear springs, vibrant coastal areas and wildlife habitat.  But one million signatures are needed to put this important issue before Florida voters.

Will you volunteer with the Florida Water and Land Legacy campaign to help reach this ambitious goal?

Every Floridian deserves clean water and healthy rivers, lakes and springs where we can swim and fish. We are lucky to live in a state with so many natural wonders and opportunities to enjoy nature. Let’s work together to protect our state’s treasured natural areas and waters for future generations. Together, we can win.

Thank you for all you do for Florida.