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Environmental Affairs Committee
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Environmental Affairs
Patti Forkan
Committee Co-chair
Lynn Martin
Committee Co-chair
environmentalaffairs@lwvcolliercounty.org
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Our Mission
To educate and advocate for the protection of Collier County’s natural resources. Whether addressing sea-level rise, the alarming rise of plastic pollution, alternative energy sources, supporting restoration of the Everglades, or smart growth, the Committee seeks to inform the public, engage public officials and collaborate with other allies to promote sustainable growth, protect our water resources and wildlife and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Our mission is to reduce single-use plastic waste among residents, businesses and organizations in Collier County through education and advocacy.
Program Plan 2026-2027
Resiliency in Response to Climate Change
Expand our collaboration with the Naples Botanical Garden to develop educational materials, provide education presentations (as appropriate) and advocacy to government officials and the public on the importance of restoration, maintenance and protection of the sand dunes and the plants growing thereon. In concert with the Botanical Garden, we will engage with the community to protect the revegetation and dune restoration currently underway. Our collaboration will also include education and presentations to the community on urban interface prescribed burns
Continue to educate ourselves, the Environmental Affairs Committee, on ways to respond to the danger of rising heat levels.
Educate ourselves on the cost effect (versus expensive engineered levees, seawalls and pumps) and economic benefits of sand dunes, wetlands, mangroves and coastal plains in the protection of our coastline, properties and businesses from storm surge, flooding rains, erosion and pollution.
Sea Level Rise
Work with the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island and Pelican Bay to use ACUNE+ for resiliency planning. The City of Naples, in response to the Vulnerability Assessment, has prepared a comprehensive Adaptation Plan outlining strategies to reduce the potential impacts of climate change/hazards.
Present ACUNE+ at 8-10 meetings to more completely inform residents of Collier County about the benefits of the tool to protect their property. ions.
Water Quality and Resources
Collaborate with local NGOs to educate and advocate for improvement in local water quality, responding to opportunities which might arise.
Educate (incorporating the expertise of professionals such as the FGCU Water School and CREW) government officials, policy makers, stakeholders and the public on the direct and indirect impact and economic value of wetland ecosystems for smart decision making when considering conservation versus conversion of wetlands to development.
Everglades Coalition (EVCO)
Continue to be a member of EVCO to represent the State LWV and support environmental issues as they apply to the greater Everglades. Designated members of the EAC will attend the quarterly meetings of EVCO. All LWVCC members are encouraged to attend EVCO’s annual meeting.
Plastics Task Force
Education and Advocacy:
Continue community outreach though Power Point presentations
Assist clubs or large organizations move away from single-use plastic
Incorporate Voter Services information in presentations and other communications with outside groups
Create a follow-up system that maintains communication with organizations with which we engaged in the past to them keep current on single-use plastic issues
Collaboration/Partnership:
Actively engage in plastic legislation in FL and at the Federal level
Expand collaborations with organizations working on FL legislation such as the Surfrider Foundation and the Ocean Conservancy.
Engage at least two other FL Leagues to share our materials and collaborate in legislative efforts
Other
Continue to monitor key developments related to: the RLSA, Conservation Collier, developments in Big Cypress and climate change.
Continue to monitor pending state and local legislation impacting the environment for action as appropriate.
Support and advocate for local and State land acquisition programs such as Florida Forever and the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
The Committee will also strive to support the natural resources state-level education and advocacy efforts throughout the year.
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