A graduate of Florida State University where she double majored in Environmental Studies and Geography as well as minored in Urban and Regional Planning.

Participation in these programs puts Conservation Florida’s leadership team at the forefront of Florida’s emerging trends and natural resource solutions. This means CFL will be better prepared to serve you in protecting Florida’s natural and agricultural landscapes for future generations.

We’ve had an exciting, impactful last few months! With the support of a top-quality professional staff and a fully committed board of directors, I am pleased to say we are becoming a stronger and more versatile organization by the day.

Thoughtful, research-based land protection in the Central and South Central Florida regions is the ultimate goal.

“We’re excited about the new name because it clearly represents what we do and where we do it,” said Traci Deen, Conservation Florida’s executive director. “The shorter name is more descriptive, straightforward, and memorable.” 

1,400 acres added to Sampala Lake land protection project.

Protecting Florida’s springs is of the highest importance to us and many other national and state-level conservation organizations.  

Our executive director met with several of Florida’s political leaders during the legislative session to advocate for meaningful conservation funding in the 2018 state budget. 

Your generosity in 2017 turned an investment of $240,654 into a conservation impact of over $16 million dollars! 

Thanks to Florida Forever funding, it is now a new gem in our incredible state park system. 

A conservation easement will allow the Sampala Lake Ranch to stay in private ownership while permanently protecting its conservation and cultural values.

Our work focuses on creating, expanding, and linking conservation hubs throughout the state. This is our best chance to save Florida’s iconic species, protect our drinking water, provide wild spaces to enjoy nature, and keep working family lands, like ranches and farms, in production for generations to come.