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 uncertain future of Florida Wildlife Corridor Funding, Maybe Protecting the State Parks, and Liberating our Beaches
This week Ryan and Ryan discuss the various bills that are impacting our environment here in Florida. Most notably the State Park Protection Act, Permits for oil drilling, and the attempt of the house to defund programs that purchase conservation land.
Call Senator Harrell (850-487-5031) and Representative Snyder (850-717-5086) and ask them to strengthen the State Parks Preservation Act to eliminate loopholes, protect uplands, and prohibit developments like golf courses and hotels on our State Parks.
Call Chair McClure (850-717-5068) and Chair Esposito (850-717-5077) and ask them to restore funding for Florida Forever and the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
SB 1822: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Martin)
HB 565: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Blanco) HB 1205: Amendments to the State Constitution (Persons-Mulicka)
HB 5001 – General Appropriations Act
HB 5003 – Implementing the 2025-2026 General Appropriations Act
HB 5011 – Funding for Environmental Resource Management
SB 2500: Senate General Appropriations
SB 2506: Natural Resources
HB 209: State Land Management (Snyder)
HB 1143: Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources (Shoaf)
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