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SB 180 Sign-On Letter
41 organizations are calling on the Florida Legislature to repeal excessive and dangerous sections of 2025’s SB 180, the Emergencies bill, in the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session.
Sep 19
FSC Statement on the Florida Springs National Park
There are many things we need to restore and protect Florida springs, but a new national park isn’t one of them.
Sep 4


Florida Springs Council Comments on Draft Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and Associated Priority Springs Recovery Strategy
The current draft Recovery Strategy relies almost exclusively on a single infrastructure project estimated to cost well over $1 billion, with no funding source, that is still in the “pre-planning stage.”
Aug 22


Springs Harm Rule Legal Challenge - Appeal Filed
FSC filed an appeal with the 1st District Court of Appeal to overturn the decision made by the Administrative Law Judge on the “Springs Harm Rule”
Aug 14


Springs Advocacy 101: Players & Policies
Part 1 of the Springs Advocacy 101 Series - An Overview of the Governmental Programs and Policies that Affect Springs Protection
Aug 7


FDEP's Plans to Clean Up Springs: What You Need to Know
FDEP's Plans to Clean Up Springs: What You Need to Know
Jul 25


FSC's 2025-26 Florida Budget Breakdown - A Step in the Wrong Direction for Conservation Funding
FSC's 2025-26 Florida Budget Breakdown - A Step in the Wrong Direction for Conservation Funding
Jul 1


2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECAP - Protecting Springs in the Capitol: May Webinar
May 13 at 6:30 p.m. - Join the Florida Springs Council for a REVIEW of the 2025 Legislative Session.
May 8


2025 Conservation Funding Priorities Joint Letter March 3, 2025
Conservation organizations' budget recommendations to protect Florida's lands, waters and wildlife.
Mar 7


Santa Fe Springs Celebration at Poe Springs Park, March 8, 2025
Springs Celebration | Poe Springs, Alachua County | Free Admission | 11:00-4:00 Poe, Gilchrist Blue, Lily, Treehouse, Rum Island, July,...
Feb 26


State Park Protection Act Joint Letter Feb. 10, 2025
The following letter was sent on behalf of 70 conservation organizations to the sponsors of the State Park Protection Bills
Feb 20


When the Masses Meet the Grasses - Ichetucknee Springs and River Discussion: December Webinar
We sat down with longtime Ichetucknee springs defender John Jopling to discuss how we can all work together to protect the Ichetucknee.
Dec 13, 2024


Live Discussion with Author Dr. Chris Meindl: October Webinar
On Nov. 14, join the Florida Springs Council for a conversation with Dr. Christopher Meindl, author of a fantastic book on Florida Springs
Oct 31, 2024
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