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Conservation Wins Are Adding Up

Hundreds of millions raised. Thousands of acres saved. Communities stepping up for Florida's wildlife corridor—but there's still work to do.

Conservation Outcomes Across Florida

Lasting conservation happens when public investment, nonprofit expertise, landowner participation, and private support come together. The examples below show how private leadership transforms conservation from concept to reality.

$348M

in County Conservation Funding (2024)

Local referendums and county conservation programs generated $348 million for land protection in 2024, reflecting strong public support across multiple counties.

$2B+

Secured for Land Conservation

Since the passage of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act in 2021, more than $2 billion has been secured to protect priority conservation lands across the state. The landmark legislation, passed with unanimous bipartisan support, affirms Florida’s shared commitment to balancing growth, conservation, and long-term resilience.

395K+

acres protected

The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act has helped accelerate conservation across the state, with more than 395,000 acres approved for permanent protection since 2021, including wildlife habitat, water resources, and working lands.

$290K

Donated to St. Johns County (2024)

Through the Sing Out Loud Festival's Live Wildly Showcase, $10 from every ticket sold in 2024 and 2025 went to conservation—$290,000 in total, split between the City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County to advance local land conservation priorities.

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Counties that have active local land conservation programs in Florida

Across Florida, 25 counties operate voter-approved land conservation programs that fund projects safeguarding water resources, wildlife habitat, working lands, and community green space—often alongside state and federal efforts to deliver lasting protection.

The Ripple Effect

The Florida Wildlife Corridor ensures a prosperous future for both people and nature.  Conserving its lands and waters provides habitat for wildlife, keeps working lands productive, protects clean drinking water and buffers communities from floods and storms. Explore the interactive graphic below to discover why the Florida Wildlife Corridor is worth fighting for.

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Wildlife Corridor

The Florida Wildlife Corridor is a connected matrix of natural and working lands that together support wildlife, water, and people. Working lands—such as ranches, farms, and timberlands—not only maintain Florida’s rural identity and support local food production, but also provide essential pathways and habitats for species like the Florida panther and black bear.

Flooded Region

Natural Flood Prevention

35% of all Florida properties are at high risk of flooding in the next 30 years. Wild places and natural infrastructure are the most cost-effective and resilient flood control and mitigation solutions.

Water

Clean Water

Protecting Florida’s natural lands and waterways is essential to safeguarding the clean water that both people and wildlife rely on.

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Economic Impact

The Florida Wildlife Corridor provides $30 billion annually in benefits across recreation, tourism, agriculture, ranching, and farming.

Wildfire Control

Wildfire Control

Large, connected blocks of conserved land help reduce the risk of wildfires. They also improve efficiency by making it easier to conduct prescribed burns, which play a critical role in maintaining Florida’s natural ecosystems.

Impact Stories

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In Lake County, a Commissioner Is Making Conservation a Priority

Conservation starts at the local level. County commissioners shape how communities grow and whether the natural landscapes that define a…

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2025 State Park Legislative Event Press Release

State leaders, Elected Officials join Florida State Parks Foundation and Live Wildly to Celebrate Second Annual Florida State Parks Day and Legislative Reception

State legislators, as well as leaders from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Park Service, joined the…

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Jacksonville’s Own JJ Grey Partners with Live Wildly Foundation to Launch the ‘Join the Movement’ Campaign and Promote Land Conservation in Florida

The collaboration takes flight ahead of his upcoming two-night Blackwater Sol Revue concert event at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre on…

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‘Conservation is a huge aspect of who we are,’ says Gulf Coast Jam Co-Founder and Wild Floridian Mark Sheldon

This month’s Wild Floridian Mark Sheldon, Panama City Beach mayor and Gulf Coast Jam founder, talks conservation, PCB, and who he’s most excited to see at this years’ festival  

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‘Florida is Magical in So Many Ways’: Wild Floridian Karlos Bernart on Adventure Sports Podcast

“The biggest muscle you need to take on any big challenge in life — doesn’t matter what it is whether it’s bikepacking or just getting through that next project — is just a want.”

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This Mermaid is Making ‘A Splash’ in Florida’s Springs

Professional mermaid Michelle Colson, our latest Wild Floridian feature, uses her platform to raise awareness about Florida’s freshwater springs

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