Live Wildly’s ImpacT
Conservation Wins Are Adding Up
Hundreds of millions raised. Thousands of acres saved. Communities stepping up for wild Florida—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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Protected land keeps wildlife corridors connected, working lands productive, and communities buffered from floods and storms. When people experience these wild places, they fight to keep them that way.
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.
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.
Clean Water
Protecting Florida’s natural lands and waterways is essential to safeguarding the clean water that both people and wildlife rely on.
Economic Impact
The Florida Wildlife Corridor provides $30 billion annually in benefits across recreation, tourism, agriculture, ranching, and farming.
Wildfire Control
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