Florida State Park Shenanigans

Unless you're living in Florida, you may have missed out on the fallout from a proposed development plan involving nine of Florida's state parks. Casey and Sara discuss the whole situation, from the problems with the proposals to the odd secrecy around the plan to the fallout--and share some lessons that we can all take from the situation to help make our voices heard to protect the planet.

Resources for this episode

DEP Announces 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative to Increase Public Access, Recreation and Lodging at Florida State Parks

Florida State Parks Threatened by Development

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Legislation Scrapped in 2011 Offers Clues to How Florida Might Fund ‘Great Outdoors’ Initiative)

State offers more details on plan to revamp parks including in South Florida

DeSantis' plan to develop state parks faces setback as golf course backer pulls out | AP News

Audubon Protects Florida State Parks from Development Proposals