Florida Advocacy
In representing land trusts across the State of Florida, AFLT actively advocates for local and state policies that support conservation efforts to protect land for the benefit of Floridians. Below are a list of state-level priorities for AFLT’s members as well as opportunities for local involvement this upcoming 2027 Florida Legislative Session, which will take place from March 2-April 30, 2027.
State-Level Funding for Conservation
AFLT Members from left to right at the 2026 AFLT Advocacy Day in Tallahassee - Willy The Losen, Putnam Land Conservancy; Shane Wellendorf, Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy; Christine Johnson, Big Waters Land Trust; Kahreem Golden, The Nature Conservancy; Traci Deen, Conservation Florida; and Heather Obara, Alachua Conservation Trust