The National Park Service is preparing a plan to let more vehicles into the most pristine parts of Big Cypress National Preserve, a magical, primeval landscape of hanging moss, submerged watery trails, alligators and birds. It wants to carve 200 miles of off-road vehicle trails into this precious and fragile place. The plan puts the […]
Save it, don’t pave it!
Join our effort to prevent three new destructive toll roads from destroying the Florida we love. With your help, we are going to resist with massive grassroots pressure to stop the toll roads and protect Florida’s future. Will you join our Save It, Don’t Pave It campaign call on Tues., Oct. 15 (5 p.m. ET/4 […]
DECF Position: Plastic Bag Fee/Tax
According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, between 500 billion and one trillion plastic bags are used worldwide each year. Less than 1% of plastic bags are recycled. Many of the bags find their way into our waterways via drains and sewage pipes, where they account for over 10% of the debris washed up […]
DECF Position: Developments of Regional Impact
Over the past decade, new legislation has weakened higher impact review of Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) at city, county, regional, and state agency levels. Departments, divisions, and other offices previously responsible for thorough analysis of environmental impact have been packed by gubernatorial board appointees who possess apparent conflicts of interest, owing to their private-sector […]
DECF Position: Water Resources
OUR PURPOSE: We focus on the critical issue of water preservation and allocation in the face of rapidly increasing demand from both private and for-profit community groups. Our principles and actions are intended to address the common and shared values and needs of Florida residents and businesses. We believe the need to provide water for […]
DECF Position: Climate Change
The predicted effects of global climate change on Florida’s environmental resources are significant. Florida has miles of coastline, bays and estuaries, and low-lying areas, making it one of the most vulnerable states to climate change. The climate changes of prime concern to all Floridians are: increasing greenhouse gases, increasing air temperatures, water vaporization, ocean temperature, […]