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VIDEO: Breaking down Florida’s 2021 Legislative Session

Florida’s 2021 legislative session left much to be desired for those worried about environmental issues.

Today’s Clean Water Conversation dived into a number of bills that did damage this session. We heard input from Rep. Anna Eskamani (even as she dashed between our event and potential House floor votes happening simultaneously during special session in Tallahassee!), from Executive Director of Florida Conservation Voters, Aliki Moncrief, as well as from our own Policy Director, Gil Smart and Executive Director Eve Samples. Each of them reminded us of the need to remain vigilant. Our voices matter, and together we have the numbers to impact environmental policy in Florida.

If you missed the conversation today, you can find the full recording below.

For more information on some of the most pressing environmental issues from this session, and the key players involved, be sure to check out the full Friends of the Everglades 2021 Legislative Report by CLICKING HERE.