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This "bad deal" was just uncovered. If the DEP florida approves it, there goes 600 acres of GTM Water Management Area, a priceless preserve. Please contact representatives NOW BEFORE 5/21. See details below.
From: Matanzas Riverkeeper <Jen@matanzasriverkeeper.org>
Date: Fri, May 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Subject: Speak up for Guana River
To: Dianne Battle <battled@gmail.com>
since news broke yesterday about the proposed land swap to give up 600 acres of land in the Guana River WMA, we have been overwhelmed by folks asking how they can help. Here are a few actions and events to help protect Guana.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Letter Writing Party
Friday, May 16 @ 5:30 PM
Spinster Abbott's
61 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Come out to Spinster Abbott's for a gathering to make phone calls, write emails, and create signs for Saturday's protest.
A1A Protest
Saturday, May 17 @ 9:00 AM
Intersection of A1A N and Mickler's Road
Bring a sign, water, and sun protection to show your support for Guana River Wildlife Management Area.
ARC Meeting
Wednesday, May 21 @ 9:00 AM
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building, Conference Room 137
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399
This is the meeting during which the Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) will make the initial vote on this proposal. Members of the public are allowed to speak for 3 minutes. You can also attend via Zoom if you can't make it to Tallahassee.
Take Action
Take Action
Decision-makers in Tallahassee need to hear from us. Here are several ways to make your voice heard.
Send an Email - Use this link to send an email to the members of the Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) to let them know that you oppose this land swap.
Make a Call - This page contains all of the phone numbers for the members of the ARC board. Give them a call to let them know that you oppose this land swap.
Contact your Representatives - Our elected officials need to hear that bartering away public conservation land is unacceptable. Reach out to Tom Leek, Kim Kendall, and Ron DeSantis to let them know that you oppose this land swap.
In the News
In the News
A big thank you to Jessica Clark with First Coast News for Covering this important issue.
Matanzas Riverkeeper · 1093 A1A Beach Blvd, PMB #205, St. Augustine, Fl 32080, United States
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