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
Florida Springs Sticker Shock and BMAPS: DEP's Water Quality Fiasco
This week Ryan and Ryan discuss an article by the legendary Craig Pittman about the price hikes to some of the springs' entry fees in Ocala National Forest. The second segment brings a detailed discussion of DEP's near-complete abandonment of its responsibility to ensure water quality around the state and the coalition of groups attempting to hold them accountable.
Weekly Action Items -
- Attend the Florida Springs Council's Springs 101: Policy & Players Webinar
- Host a local environmental event with Ryan & Ryan
- Send us an email - Talk about what’s to come with podcast asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com
Show notes:
Private Company Controls Access to Public Land at Florida National Park
2025 Florida Basin Management Action Plans (Water Quality Restoration Plans)
Despite Threats, Orange County to Keep Rural Boundary
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Ryan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/