Waterkeepers Florida is a regional entity composed of all 15 Waterkeeper organizations working in the State of Florida to protect and restore our water resources across over 50,000 square miles of watershed, which is home to over 15 million Floridians. Part scientist, teacher, and legal advocate, Waterkeepers combine firsthand knowledge of their waterways with an unwavering commitment to the rights of their communities and to the rule of law. Whether on the water, in a classroom, or in a courtroom, Waterkeepers speak for the waters they defend – with the backing of their local community and the collective strength of Waterkeeper Alliance.
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All of our water is connected, so policy changes at the state level will have trickle down effects in watersheds across Florida. Here are three of our priority bills for the 2025 legislative session:
Save Our Swamps
Swamps and other wetlands are absolutely integral to clean water. Wetlands filter out pollutants, provide habitat for native wildlife, and absorb water during flood events. Senate Bill 492 / House Bill 1175 will make it easier for developers to destroy these important ecosystems. We need you to contact Governor DeSantis and ask him to veto this bill.
Protect Home Rule
Local regulations are one of the best ways to protect our land and water. A last-minute amendment to Senate Bill 180 would prohibit local governments from strengthening their Comprehensive Plans and Land Development Regulations to do things like protect wetlands and limit development in flood-prone areas. We need you to contact Governor DeSantis and ask him to veto this bill.