The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast
Environmental Lobbyist Ryan Smart and Florida Master Naturalist Ryan Worthington discuss the legislative process, bills, and policy that affect the environment in the state of Florida.
The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast
The Legislative Session Starts! Preemptions Galore, Keys Restoration Woes, and Which Companies Support a Trashy Bill.
This week Ryan & Ryan do a recap on week one where phosphate lands and farm product bills advanced in committee. They also look ahead to the disastrous HB 565 which removes single use container protections for the Rainbow, Weeki Wachee, and Ichetuknee Rivers. We wrap things up with dueling rule bills and the positive note of the week.
To help counter HB 565 you can email the legislators who are considering it by using the Florida Springs Council Action Alert: (you can sign up for text alerts there as well) Respond by Monday 3/10/2025
https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesession
To view the House Committee meeting via audio or video and to look at what bills they are filing. Click here:
For information about the DEP phosphate injection well public comment session, go to:
https://floridadep.gov/water/aquifer-protection/content/42783-public-meeting-mosaic-plant-city-facility-draft-uic-permit
Email us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at: asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com
Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membership
Text ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative Session
Ryan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/