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This afternoon SB 80 The “State Park Protection Act” has been dropped today.  In this very short episode Ryan Smart and Ryan Worthington weigh in with their initial thoughts on the bill as filed.

SB 80 State Park Protection Act Bill Text

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Bills discussed during the episode:

Senate Bill 50 - Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resiliency - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/50

Senate Bill 56 - Weather Modification Activities - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/56

Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesession

Resource for seeing which Florida elected official is receiving contributions from industries associated with pollution:

Vote Water Dirty Money Project - https://votewater.org/dirty-money/

Releases of the speeches that we mentioned during the episode:

Senate President Ben Albritton Prepared Remarks - https://flsenate.gov/PublishedContent/Offices/2024-2026/President/Documents/11_19_24_President_Ben_Albritton__x2019;s_Organization_Session_Remarks_as_Prepared_for_Delivery.pdf

House Speaker Daniel Perez Prepared Remarks - https://myfloridahouse.gov/api/document/house?listName=Press%20Releases&itemId=898

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Where to find your delegation meetings: 

 1000 Friends of Florida's Legislative Delegation Meeting Page - https://1000fof.org/upcoming-events/

FDACS Commissioner discussing his plan to sell off Florida Wildlife Corridor conservation lands:

  Wilton Simpson Talking about Selling off Conservation Lands -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEGCm7UiEjM&t=1455s

The bill that was filed to allow conservation lands to be sold and removing any public involvement from the process:

Senate Bill 1620 "Surplus Lands" - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1620

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In this episode, the Madcaps joined by Ryan Smart, a Florida politics insider discuss the upcoming strategy to inform and organize environmental advocates for the upcoming 2025 legislative session and to oppose further attempts to develop our conservation lands.   This means along side the usual Madcaps episodes we will be rolling out weekly legislative-focused episodes as well.   These episodes will be titled “As Bad As It is” and will feature discussions about the legislative process in Florida, how it affects our environment, and what we can do about it.  

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This week the Madcaps are joined by Florida Trail Association (FTA) Advancement Committee Chair Tiffany Bright to discuss the upcoming FTA Brews for Views event where anyone can support the Florida Trail Association by grabbing a beer and scanning the barcode on a provided cocktail napkin at the following locations:

Nov. 16 – Deviant Wolfe, Sanford (Central Florida Chapter)
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Nov. 17 – Infinite Ale Works, Ocala (Sandhill Chapter)
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Nov. 19 – Wicked Barley, Jacksonville (NFTB Chapter)
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Nov. 22 – Calusa Brewing, Sarasota (Suncoast Chapter)
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Nov. 23 – Azalea City Brewing, Palatka (Black Bear Chapter)
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Also we cover opportunities to get involved with the FTA (which all the Madcaps support).  For inquiries simply email [email protected] for more information.  

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Our fellow (and humble) Madcap Chris Stevens talks about his latest book he co-authored with Sandra Friend, the 5th edition Florida Trail Guide.

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This week the Madcaps Reflect on the trails that we have individually or collectively found challenging either due to weather, location, or trail conditions.  Tune in to hear some great hiking stories and spots!

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In a continuation of a previous episode that we did, the Florida Madcaps and guest Imani discuss the interesting things they have seen along the roadside during our combined hundreds of thousands of miles of road-tripping throughout Florida.

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While Florida may not be known for the leaves of its forests changing color in the fall, what can widely be seen is the amazing fall wildflowers in Florida.  This week the Madcaps with guest Bree @hiberniahistory on Instagram discuss the various wildflowers and where they can be seen in Florida!

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This week the Madcaps interview Captain Karl R. Deigert who is spearheading the grassroots initiative to get a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot that will give legal standing to protect waterways from pollution or over pumping.

Karl stated during the podcast that volunteers are needed.  If you would like to sign a petition or get involved go to: https://www.floridarighttocleanwater.org

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