The “Session of Sprawl” is upon us.   The sprawl industry is pushing for more reckless growth — with plenty of inside help __________________________________ The “Session of Sprawl” is upon us. With nearly a month to go before the 2023 Legislative session officially begins, several bills have been filed which, if passed, will supercharge sprawl across the entirety of the Sunshine State. Florida needs sound, sustainable comprehensive planning - not legislation designed to push as much sprawl through as quickly as possible. Read more about the proposals and the sprawl-connected legislators who sponsored them in this week's newsletter. Read the latest Update from VoteWater Please Donate!   Coming Up: VoteWater Executive Director Gil Smart will join Friends of the Everglades' Executive Director Eve Samples and Florida House Reps. Lindsay Cross and Anna Eskamani for a livestream discussion of the upcoming legislative session from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Use the button below to register for the event. Register Now On our Social Our Facebook post linking to a Tampa Bay Times article on oil exploration in Big Cypress National Preserve generated a ton of feedback. Would drilling for oil destroy the pristine wilderness? Read More Become a Member Please Donate P.S. Signatures Needed! The "Right to Clean and Healthy Waters" petition needs 223,000 signatures by March 1 and 900,000 signature by November 30 to get on the 2024 ballot. The petition can be printed out and signed here: [link removed]     VoteWater | 900 SE Federal Hwy, Suite 325, Stuart, FL 34994 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!