The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast
Environmental Lobbyist Ryan Smart and Florida Master Naturalist Ryan Worthington discuss the legislative process, bills, and policy that affect the environment in the state of Florida.
Episodes
Action Items
- Sign Vote Water’s Petition to “Rescue the River of Grass.”
- Use Waterkeepers Florida Action Alert to ask Gov. DeSantis to veto SB 492, wetlands mitigation banking.
- Send us an email at asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com
EAA Rock Mine Reading
Good overview from Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation:
https://sccf.org/blog/2025/04/23/southland-rock-mine-unanswered-questions/
VoteWater concerns:
Ryan, Ryan, and special guest Sam record onsite at Spinster Abbot's Bodega in St Augustine, Florida. In this episode we give updates on rapidly developing issues such as the Guana Land Swap, State Park Protection Act, and FWC Bear Hunt
Email us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at: asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com
Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringsc...
This week the Ryans have two special guests discussing two urgent issues. First is Katrina Shaddix from Bear Warriors United to discuss the bear hunt and then Sarah discussing the Guana River WMA land swap!
Action Items
Email ARC board members asking them to Stop the Guana Land Swap and Governor DeSantis (850-717-9337;GovernorRon.DeSantis@eog.myflorida.com) and Senator Tom Leek ((386) 446-7610,leek.tom.web@flsenat...
After listening to hours of committee meetings, spending days in Tallahassee, and reviewing dozens of bills, the Ryans discuss the bills and legislators that either inspired or dismayed them during the 2025 Florida Legislative Session
Action Items
Tell legislators Thank You for protecting State Parks, Apalachicola River, and local trash ordinances - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesession
This week Ryan and Ryan discuss the dramatic close of the final week of the legislative session (as far as bills are concerned) and give in overview of the fate of all the bills we tracked in addition to the heroes and heroines of the 2025 Legislative Session!
Action Items
Thank Rep. Jason Shoaf (850) 717-5007 for banning oil drilling near the Apalachicola River
Thank Rep. Meg Weinburger (561) 576-0340 for stopping ...
This week Ryan and Ryan discuss the dynamic and unpredictable legislative session from a surprise attack on the State Parks Protection Act to the unexpected ressurection of defeated bill SB 1080.
Action Items
Audubon Florida Action Alert on HB 1175 (Wetlands Mitigation)
Florida Springs Council Action Alerts on SB 1822 (Waste Management/Plastic Preemption Bill) and SB 80 (State Parks Preservation Act)
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This week Ryan and Ryan discuss the bills being considered by committees including some that drastically are changed by amendments that are filed.
Action Items
Call Senators Harrell (850) 487-5031 & Bradley (850) 487-5006 and ask them to amend SB 80, the State Park Preservation Act, to match HB 209, the stronger house companion bill.
Save Springs Protection Zones - Call Senator Trumbull at (850) 487-5002 and ask the ...
This week Ryan and Ryan discuss the weekly update to the legislative session including efforts to make it easier for developers to develop rural lands and wetlands, why shifting from fee simple to conservation easements is not the answer to conserving land, and the bills that will be heard in committee this upcoming week.
Calls To Action:
Call House Budget Chair Representative Lawrence McClure at (850) 717-5068 and Hous...
This week Ryan and Ryan discuss the various bills that are impacting our environment here in Florida. Most notably the State Park Protection Act, Permits for oil drilling, and the attempt of the house to defund programs that purchase conservation land.
Call Senator Harrell (850-487-5031) and Representative Snyder (850-717-5086) and ask them to strengthen the State Parks Preservation Act to eliminate loophole...
This week we discuss bills that want to force a small Florida town to have an ethanol plant built near its downtown, remove single use plastics protections of some of our springs, and much more!
Take Action: Stop the Plastic Preemption Bills (SB 1822 & HB 565)
Take Action: Call House Budget Subcommittee Chair Esposito at 850-717-5077 and Budget Chair McClure at 850-717-5068 and ask them to restore Florida Forev...
Take Action: Support increased funding for springs restoration projects
Take Action: Support increased funding for Florida Forever
SB 1118: Land Use and Development Regulations (McClain)
SB 1822: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Martin)
SB 1142: Release of Conservation Easements (Rodriguez)
SB 56: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities (Garcia) -
HB 691: Spring Restoration (Conerly)
HB 1175: Mitigation B...
FSC Action Alert on SB 1822 (Plastic Preemption Bill): https://floridaspringscouncil.good.do/2025legislativesession/Stop-SB-1822/
1000 Friends of Florida Action Alert on SB 1118 (rural sprawl bill): https://www.congressweb.com/1000fof/
Bills Discussed on this Week's Show
SB 1228: Spring Restoration (McClain)/HB 691: Spring Restoration (Conerly)
HB 565: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers (Blanco)/SB 1822: Re...
This week Ryan & Ryan do a recap on week one where phosphate lands and farm product bills advanced in committee. They also look ahead to the disastrous HB 565 which removes single use container protections for the Rainbow, Weeki Wachee, and Ichetuknee Rivers. We wrap things up with dueling rule bills and the positive note of the week.
To help counter HB 565 you can email the legislators who are considering it by ...
With Ryan Smart out of state this weekend, we were fortunate enough to have Kim Dinkins, the Policy & Planning Director of 1000 Friends of Florida on the podcast to talk about development, conservation lands, and how to get involved.
To learn more about 1000 Friends of Florida go to:
https://1000fof.org/
To access 1000 Friends of Florida Webinars go to:
https://1000fof.org/webinars/
Email us on the show with questions,...
Email your legislators and ask them to strengthen the State Park Preservation Act: floridaspringscouncil.good.do/2025legislativesession/Amend-SB-80-HB-209/
Contact Gov. DeSantis and ask him to support the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary ( GovernorRon.Desantis@eog.myflorida.com; (850) 488-7146)
SPB 7002: Water Management Districts (Environment and Natural Resources)
Text ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative Session
Contact Gov. DeSantis and ask him to support the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary ( GovernorRon.Desantis@eog.myflorida.com; (850) 488-7146)
Senate Bill 80: State Land Management
Miami Herald Editorial on Senate Bill 80
Senate Bill 56: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities
Check out Danielle @ the Florida Springs Passporthttps://www.instagram.com/flspringspassport/?hl=en
Florida Springs Institute
3 Explanations for DeSantis' beef with the Legislature
Senate President Albritton Adjourns Special Session A
House Speaker Perez Adjourns Special Session A
HB 73: Safe Waterways Act (Gossett-Seidman)
SB 156: The Safe Waterways Act (Rodriguez)
HB 211: Farm Products (Cobb)
SB 374: Farm Products (Tr...
Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membership
Ryan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislative session
Register for the Florida Springs Summit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/summit
Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membership
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Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislative session
Register for the Florida Springs Summit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/summit
This week we discuss the upcoming interim committee meetings and how they are important to conservation and water quality. Here is the list to pay attention to this week. If you can’t watch them, don’t worry we will discuss the highlights on the next episode. Also, District 42 Representative Anna V. Eskamani joins us to provide a valuable perspective about legislating and advocacy.
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