The Florida Madcaps
A podcast about Florida’s natural areas around the state that offer fantastic recreation opportunities. There is much more to Florida than theme parks and overcrowded beaches. Three veteran Florida enthusiasts Chris, Chelsey, and Ryan share their travel experiences and perspective for exploring the Sunshine State. Each episode will delve into the natural and fascinating aspects of Florida, including the trails, beaches, springs, history, ecological issues, and recreational opportunities.
The Florida Madcaps
2024 Legislative Session and Environmentally Harmful Bills with Ryan Smart of the FSC.
This week our guest is Ryan Smart of the Florida Springs Council he discusses the bills that will negatively impact our environment making their way through this legislative session. Links to the bills are:
SB 738 Environmental Management
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/738
SB 1126 Regulation of Auxilary Containers
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1126/ByCategory
SB 1620 Surplus Lands
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1620
SB 632 Taking of Bears
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/632
Also if you want to see the Florida Springs Council's opposing argument to SB 738 check this video out. The discussion of the bill starts at one hour and eighteen minutes into the feed, if you want to skip ahead.
https://www.flsenate.gov/media/videoplayer?EventID=1_0tevmxaq-202401101030&Redirect=true
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