Environmental leaders spread awareness for land conservation
WRIGHT— Signs held high on Saturday, leaders of an area environmental group hoped to spread awareness for a state land conservation fund.
The fund, known as Florida Forever, aims to acquire land and conserve natural resources, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's website.
The group, Okaloosa County Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida, gathered on Saturday at the Oakmonte Plaza to support efforts to increase the funds for the program.
“The funds are there, but they’re just not being spent on the actual land,” said Cay Burton, a member of the group.
The caucus wants to see legislation that gives full funding for the program, according to a letter sent to Gov. DeSantis.
“We and all Floridians have waited five years since the passage of the Water and Land Conservation Amendment in 2014 to see funding for this vital environmental program restored,” the letter said.
Sister events across Florida were also held this weekend to garner support for the cause.