TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Sierra Club Florida issued the following statement on the passage of Representative John Snyder’s strengthened House Bill 209 (State Land Management).
“We commend Representative Snyder and the Florida House for passing the strongest legislation possible to protect our state parks. On behalf of Sierra Club Florida’s 38,000 members and 150,000 supporters, thank you for listening to the outcry of thousands of Floridians who rallied last summer and again in recent weeks to defend these treasured places. This is a tremendous victory for our environment, and all who call our state home.” –Susannah Randolph, Chapter Director, Sierra Club Florida
“We’re incredibly grateful to Representative Snyder for sponsoring this legislation to protect our state parks, and to every lawmaker who voted in favor of it. Over the past year, Floridians have made it clear: our state parks are worth fighting for. This legislation brings lasting protection to our wild places, but our work isn’t over. We encourage everyone to stay involved and keep the momentum going to protect our parks at SaveFloridaParks.com.” –Kristine Cunningham, Executive Committee Chair, Sierra Club Florida
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