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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.

$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 Act represents landmark legislation, passed with unanimous bipartisan support, affirming 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 both 2024 and 2025 was dedicated to conservation. In total, $290,000 was donated to support land conservation efforts in St. Johns County, where the showcase is held—split between the City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County to advance local conservation priorities.

25

Counties that have active local land conservation programs in Florida

Across Florida, 25 counties currently operate voter-approved land conservation programs, empowering local communities to protect land that matters most to them. These programs fund conservation projects that safeguard water resources, wildlife habitat, working lands, and community green space—often working 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.

Region 2

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.

Bear

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.

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