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Florida Cattlemen’s Association Honors Conservation Florida CEO Traci Deen
Conservation Florida CEO Traci Deen was recently honored with the Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation’s (FCA) Friend of Conservation Award in Marco Island at its annual convention. This accolade underscores Deen’s exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to uniting the realms of conservation and agriculture.
Conservation Florida and City of Pensacola Receive $2.2 Million for Restoration of Bay Bluffs Park
Conservation Florida and the City of Pensacola are thrilled to announce the success of a major funding initiative to restore Bay Bluffs Park. This 22.5-acre park, renowned for its unique red bluffs overlooking Pensacola Bay, will undergo a comprehensive transformation thanks to a $2.2 million award aimed at revitalizing and safeguarding the park for future generations.
Conservation Florida’s Chip’s Hole Funding Request Approved by Governor DeSantis
Governor DeSantis approved Conservation Florida’s $3,782,000 funding request to conserve Chip’s Hole in Wakulla County and relocate a proposed gas station from development over the cave complex.
Conservation Florida Partners to Permanently Protect Lake Marion
639 acres of prime Lake Marion waterfront property — once at-risk of destruction for suburban sprawl — are now permanently protected.
Conservation Florida, a dynamic driver of land conservation in Florida, joined with six dedicated conservation partners, including the Bellini Family, Polk County Natural Lands and the Department of Defense, to conserve a key piece of the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Conservation Florida and Florida Department of Environmental Protection Conserve 1,285 Acres in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, Connecting Network of Protected Lands
Conservation Florida , in partnership with FDEP, is excited to announce the permanent protection of Lightsey Family Ranch, 1,285 vital Highlands County acres within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Surrounded on all sides by conserved lands, this property remained a critical conservation focus point to ensure an interconnected landscape for wildlife like the Florida panther and black bear, while also further protecting Fisheating Creek.
FLORIDA CONSERVATION LEADERS UNITE TO COMMEMORATE INAUGURAL FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR DAY
Conservation Florida, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and Wildpath — dynamic leaders in conservation — gathered in the Florida State Capitol to host the inaugural Florida Wildlife Corridor Day and the third Wild Florida Legislative Reception.
Conservation Florida, University of Florida, Archbold Biological Station Awarded $1.4 Million America the Beautiful Challenge Grant
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awarded the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Archbold Biological Station and Conservation Florida, roughly $1.4 million in grant funding for a groundbreaking collaborative project to enhance wildlife habitat in the Northern Everglades as part of the America the Beautiful Challenge.
Conservation Florida and Florida Cattlemen's Association Unite to Permanently Protect Land
Conservation Florida and the Florida Cattlemen's Association are proud to announce a partnership aimed to shine light on the crucial role ranchers play in Florida conservation efforts.
"Protect Our Paradise: Presented by Conservation Florida" Streaming Now
Protect Our Paradise: presented by Conservation Florida is now streaming worldwide on the Discover Florida Channel. This thrilling docuseries explores the wild, wonderful places of our vast state and the factors threatening their very existence.
2,526 Acres Conserved Adding to Florida Wildlife Corridor
Conservation Florida, a dynamic leader in statewide land conservation, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Defense (DOD), has permanently conserved the 2,526-acre Role Tran property (previously known as Triple Diamond Ranch) in Okeechobee County.
Conservation Florida Celebrates Submission of More Than 11,000 Acres to Florida Department of Agriculture Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
Over 11,000 acres of agricultural land that will add to the protection of a functional Florida Wildlife Corridor are on the path to protection.