As part of Florida Climate Week 2024, The Invading Sea is hosting an online panel discussion on the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
The Florida Wildlife Corridor is a network of 18 million acres of interconnected lands spanning the state, about 8 million acres of which still need to be protected from development. The panel discussion will explore how the corridor eases climate and population pressures, along with the challenges and opportunities facing land conservation efforts.
Nathan Crabbe, editor of The Invading Sea, is moderating the discussion, which features:
- Susan Carr, strategic conservation manager, Alachua Conservation Trust
- Joshua Daskin, director of conservation, Archbold Biological Station
- Tom Hoctor, director, Center for Landscape Conservation Planning at the University of Florida
Titled “The Florida Wildlife Corridor: Climate Benefits and Conservation Challenges,” video of the event will be released on Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. To register for the event and for more information on Florida Climate Week, visit www.floridaclimateweek.org.
VoLo Foundation hosts Florida Climate Week, which brings together a variety of participants to discuss climate issues in both online and in-person sessions. Running this year from Oct. 7-13, Florida Climate Week 2024 features more than 70 organizations including Climate Central, FloridaRightToCleanWater.org, Seaworthy Collective and others.
VoLo Foundation is a private family organization that aims to accelerate change and global impact by supporting science-based climate solutions, enhancing education and improving health. VoLo Foundation is a financial supporter of The Invading Sea.
The Invading Sea is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies, which produced a report about the climate benefits of the Florida Wildlife Corridor with Archbold and other organizations. To learn more about the Florida Wildlife Corridor, watch the video below.
Sign up for The Invading Sea newsletter by visiting here. If you are interested in submitting an opinion piece to The Invading Sea, email Editor Nathan Crabbe at ncrabbe@fau.edu. Banner photo: Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, part of conserved lands in the Florida Wildlife Corridor (iStock image).
