Florida

Led by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Teaming with Wildlife Coalition includes wildlife biologists, hunters & anglers, birdwatchers, hikers, nature-based businesses and other conservationists.

coral reef
Shallow-water reef, Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary/NOAA

Florida's Diverse Lands, Waters, and Wildlife

Florida scrub
Florida scrub/James Valentine

Florida's vast array of native wildlife depends upon highly productive and often delicate natural systems that range from the tropical coral reefs of the Keys and the Everglades' "river of grass" to the crystal blue waters of the natural springs and the quiet beauty of the rolling sandhills.

Florida's natural lands and waters attract 80 million visitors each year, fueling Florida's economy but also placing growing stresses on Florida's amazing diversity of fish and wildlife. Fortunately, if we invest in the Florida Wildlife Legacy Initiative today, we can conserve wildlife and vital natural areas for future generations.

A Powerful Coalition to Conserve our Wildlife Heritage

Myakka River
Myakka River/VISIT
FLORIDA

More than 120 organizations and businesses from across Florida have come together to spread the word about the Florida Wildlife Action Plan and to secure the funding it needs for success. YOU CAN HELP by joining the coalition, engaging organizations in your community and urging our elected officials to support the federal State Wildlife Grants Program and legislation providing long-term, dedicated funding for wildlife conservation and related education and recreation.


Florida Wildlife Legacy Initiative Video

Learn more about the Florida Wildlife Legacy Initiative, an action plan recently completed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and its partners to conserve wildlife and vital natural areas for future generations.
 






A coalition of more than 5,900 organizations seeking new and greater funding for wildlife conservation and related education and recreation.

Take Action

Coalition Contact
Doug Parsons
Partnership Coordinator
Florida’s Wildlife Legacy Initiative
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation
Commission 
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL  32399-1600
Phone:  (850) 488-8792
Fax:  (850) 922-5679
Email:  Doug.Parsons@MyFWC.com

Thomas Eason
Conservation Initiatives Coordinator
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation
Commission
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL  32399-1600
Phone:  (850) 488-3831, ext. 17286
Fax:  (850) 921-7793
Email:  Thomas.Eason@MyFWC.com

Wildlife Diversity Program Manager
Elsa M. Haubold, Ph.D., Section Leader
Species Conservation Planning Section
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Phone: (850) 488-3831 x17308
Fax: (850) 921-7793
Email: elsa.haubold@myfwc.com

Wildlife Action Plan Contact
Doug Parsons - see info above

Brian Branciforte
Florida's Wildlife Legacy Initiative
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Bryant Building
620 S. Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
Phone: (850) 410-0656 x17309
Fax: (850) 921-7793
Email: Brian.Branciforte@MyFWC.com

Advocacy Contact
Jackie Fauls, Legislative Affairs Director
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL  32399-1600
Phone:  (850) 487-3795
Fax:  (850) 921-5786
Email:  Jackie.Fauls@MyFWC.com

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies