Contact: Our all-volunteer team of officers, board members, student leaders, and communications team members are dedicated to protecting the continued environmental quality of the Nature Coast. Check out our team at this tab. 

Take Action: You can make an impact! Find current action items on this tab. 

Get Involved & Outings: There are many opportunities to get involved, whether it is speaking out at a public hearing, submitting comments on a compelling issue at hand, or helping set up and staff special events. Adventure Coast Group regularly plans group outings for members and supporters. Click the tab to learn more. Our executive committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm, virtually on Zoom. Email sierraclubadventurecoastcc@gmail.com for the link. Join us for our monthly Adventure Coast Group Membership Meet Ups! More information on the Get Involved & Outings tab.

Conservation: Our team is comprised of several dedicated and qualified individuals who are actively involved in protecting the biodiversity of our group territory. The many issues facing us stem from the area's popularity and the increased development to accommodate both residents and visitors. We watchdog local and state decision-making and monitor new developments. We use our expertise to speak out to protect the natural world when it is at risk of degradation or destruction. Check the Conservation tab to learn more about our recent efforts.

Adventure Coast Group Goals & Leaders for 2026 

At the annual Executive Committee retreat, we discussed the issues and programs we want to focus on and identified the following goals for 2026:

1. Support increased protection and improved water quality for our springs, rivers, and waterways 

• Host the Weeki Wachee River Summit on March 27th at Pasco Hernando State College—Spring Hill campus.
• Continue the education and awareness campaign to increase compliance with the Weeki Wachee Springs Protection Zone 
• Continue the educational and awareness effort to increase support for rainy season fertilizer restrictions in Citrus County, Crystal River, Inverness and explore opportunities for a Brooksville rainy season ban.
• Monitor proposed developments that threaten water resources; assess potential environmental impacts, share with the public and policy makers to promote informed decision-making.

2. Protect Endangered Species

• Support the Hernando County Manatee Protection Plan for areas of the Mud River where manatees are threatened by boater traffic. 
• Monitor issues that may impact endangered species. Research and assess potential environmental impacts, share with the public and policymakers to promote informed decision-making.

3. Conserve valuable lands

• Advocate for land acquisition and protection for habitat within the Florida Wildlife Corridor and other critical lands. 
• Support full funding and management of state and federal agencies that manage forests, parks and conservation lands.
• Review county agendas to identify development proposals that may threaten valuable habitat and wildlife. Research and present expert analysis to increase public awareness and enable commissioners to make informed decisions. 
• Support full funding for Florida Forever land acquisition needs.  
• Monitor the Citrus County Forever Nature Coast proposal and comprehensive land use plan revisions.
• Develop a how-to guide for startup one issue community groups challenging county policies.

4. Plan for new leadership

• Seek out qualified candidates to provide a transition to fill open positions and those coming up in the next election for Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Conservation Committees, Communications team, Membership Chair, and Student Leaders. 

5. Create the new position of Sustainability Chair.  

• Identify how to integrate sustainability into all our programs, issues, and activities, and elect a Chair for this position. 

We also discussed and voted to elect group leaders for 2026: The following slate of positions and candidates was reviewed, revised, and approved by a unanimous vote.  

We welcome members and supporters to get involved! Our Executive Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month via Zoom at 5pm. For more information, email sierraclubadventurecoastcc@gmail.com for the link.

Although all of the Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group efforts are driven by our all-volunteer team, we do have local expenses that are not covered by Sierra Club. The annual budget includes meeting and outing expenses, communications, special events, and membership support. Please consider donating today so we have the funds to pursue our goals of protecting our local environment this year. Mail a check to Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group, 222 East Liberty Street, Brooksville FL 34601, donate at our next meeting on Feb. 12th, or click on the button below.

Make a Donation

For more information, contact us a sierraclubadventurecoastcc@gmail.com or call 352 277-3330.