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Press Release September 19, 2018

Conservationists Request Court Order In Constitutional Land-Buying Case Go Into Effect Immediately

In face of algae crisis, state should not wait to act during lengthy appeals process
Everglades National Park, Florida (tsz01 / iStock Photo)
Press Release July 25, 2018

Florida Senate President and House Leader Ask Appeals Court to Overturn Major Land Conservation Victory

Ballot initiative diverts real estate taxes toward protecting public lands
document June 28, 2018

Amendment 1: Final Judgment Order

In the Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Leon County, Florida. Case Numbers: 2015-CA-001423 and 20 l 5-CA-002682.
The Florida Forever conservation land-buying program was created to set aside funds for conservation to protect coastal areas like this one. (Julie Hauserman for Earthjustice)
Article June 20, 2018

Stopping the Big Florida Swindle

Florida legislators stole funds earmarked for conservation to pay for salaries and agency-operating expenses. On behalf of millions of Floridians, Earthjustice fought back—and we just won.
Everglades National Park, Florida (tsz01 / iStock Photo)
Press Release: Victory June 15, 2018

Florida Judge Rules in Favor of Conservation Groups on Constitutional Amendment for Land Acquisition

Ruling is a major victory for conservation in Florida
document June 1, 2016

Motion for Summary Judgement

Plaintiffs Florida Wildlife Federation, Inc., Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Inc., St. Johns Riverkeeper, Inc., Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida, Inc., Sierra Club, Inc., and Manley Fuller respectfully move this Court…
The Florida Forever conservation land-buying program was created to set aside funds for conservation to protect coastal areas like this one. (Julie Hauserman for Earthjustice)
Press Release June 1, 2016

Conservation Groups File Legal Action to Stop Continuing State Conservation Money Raid

Officials diverting taxpayer’s land conservation money for other uses
document August 28, 2015

Amended Florida Amendment 1 Complaint

Lawsuit brought against the Florida Legislature for defying the constitutional mandate to properly appropriate the funds required by Amendment 1.
A great blue heron at sunset by a Florida waterway. The Water and Land Conservation Amendment created what was believed to be the largest state-based conservation initiative in U.S. history. (Photo courtesy of Vicki DeLoach)
case June 23, 2015

Preserving Florida’s Land and Water for Future Generations

document June 22, 2015

Complaint to Florida Amendment One Challenge

On behalf of three Florida citizen’s groups, Earthjustice filed suit to ask the court to compel the Florida Legislature to comply with the Water and Land Conservation Amendment in the…
The Florida Forever conservation land-buying program was created to set aside funds for conservation to protect coastal areas like this one. (Julie Hauserman for Earthjustice)
Press Release June 22, 2015

Conservation Groups File Amendment One Lawsuit in Florida

Legislature cannot ignore voter approval to conserve Florida lands
Everglades National Park (Jose Antonio Perez / Shutterstock)
Article January 14, 2015

Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory

Floridians overwhelmingly approved the Land Acquisition Amendment to the state's Constitution in 2014, but citizens need to remain vigilant to ensure the funding is used for land conservation.
A polling station. (Photo courtesy of Greg McMullin (Flickr))
Article November 10, 2014

Floridians Overwhelmingly Vote for Clean Air and Water

Last week, the people of Florida overwhelmingly voted for cleaner air and water in their state.