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From the article: “If the federal government were to assist Florida in purchasing more conservation land, “that would be wonderfully helpful,” Smart said. Otherwise, Smart said he urges policymakers to stay focused on the water: how much water is flowing through Florida springs, and what’s in it.”

FSC Executive Director Ryan Smart will be joined by:

• Mike Cliburn, FSC Board Member & Friends of Wekiva River Treasurer
• Bob Palmer, FSC Board Member
• Michael McGrath, Sierra Club Florida Lead Organizer
• Dr. George Hochmuth, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, UF

DIVE DEEPER: ⁠
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💻️ Read more on our blog: www.floridaspringscouncil.org/single-post/...
📹️ Watch our Springs Advocacy 101 webinar: www.youtube.com/live/A4dFsN-...
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⚠️This is an overview of the policies that affect springs as they exist in statute/rule & how they should work if implemented correctly. We do not yet dive into how they are/are not implemented.

Keep in mind: The problem in FL is not the laws/rules, but how state agencies implement them. (2/3)