Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest.

Image of springs with bird in foreground. Text overlay "Natural Resources Committee Meeting"
Event Date: 
02/22/2023 - 6:30pm

The meeting with County Commissioner Anna Prizzia has been rescheduled to February 22 at 6:30 PM (note the new time).

Janice holding sunflower
Blog Post

Dear Members,

Want to add some cheer to the holiday season? Scroll down and read the impact our league has had on our community during the election season. You’ll see by the numbers that our community depends on us for information so they can become informed voters. From comments when I’m out and about, I can tell you that our league is held in the highest regard. Thank you for your part in this uplifting effort.

Event Date: 
01/24/2023 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Aurora Public Library - Santori Branch

The program is held in person and can also be accessed virtually by registering on the library's website: https://aurora.libnet.info/event/7464958

Climate Change In Orange County CSE
Event Date: 
02/01/2023 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Virtual Event

Climate Change in Orange County

Join us for our first Coast Speaker Event of 2023 to learn about how climate change is impacting your life and our County. Don't miss this important program.

EV Demo Nov 19
News

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Alachua County, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and National Drive Electric Week will host an electric vehicle (EV) demonstration event on Saturday in Gainesville.

During Gainesville’s Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show, the LWV will have an EV Demo Booth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the booth, people can learn about EVs and get directions to the public parking

California Forest Fire
News

Update on California Climate Change Efforts

By Sandy Exelby

Image of springs with bird in foreground. Text overlay "Natural Resources Committee Meeting"
Event Date: 
11/16/2022 - 5:30pm

Join the Natural Resources Committee to discuss and take action on issues related to natural resources in Alachua County.

Janice holding sunflower
Blog Post

Dear Members,

It takes twelve bees, each visiting about 150 flowers to withdraw nectar, to make a single teaspoon of honey (a quick Google search with the consensus of numerous honeybee organizations). Each bee will fly up to five miles to harvest from a good nectar source. Your LWV of Alachua County has been busy as bees. And that’s saying something!

Map of Lee Property and Hickory Sink

Action Alerts

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) recently heard an initial request for a large-scale development on 4000+ acres known as the Lee Property. LWVAC is asking the BoCC to reject this initial request, called a Special Area Study, until all efforts to secure funding for preserving the entire property are exhausted.

Map of Lee Property and Hickory Sink
News

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) recently heard an initial request for a large-scale development on 4000+ acres known as the Lee Property. LWVAC is asking the BoCC to reject this initial request, called a Special Area Study, until all efforts to secure funding for preserving the entire property are exhausted. If no effort is made to secure this funding, then LWVAC will oppose the project.

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