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The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast

The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast

By: Ryan Smart and Ryan Worthington
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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.

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Episodes
  • Discussing Social Media and Advocacy and The Big Ass Pipe Dream, Pump the Springs Now and Maybe Fix Later
    Aug 10 2025

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    In the first segment, Ryan and Ryan discuss grassroots advocacy and social media to defend Florida's natural areas, including the advocacy Group Floridian's Advancing Florida's Outdoors .

    In the second segment, the Ryans discuss the "Big Ass Pipe" a proposed project that would provide much-needed water to the Santa Fe River and Springs IF completed. The water management district wants to approve consumptive use permits as if the project was already completed, even though it is just an unfunded concept at this point.

    Crystal River Fishing & Scalloping Charter - https://www.highoctanefishing.com/crystal-river-fishing-charters


    Florida Springs Council Comment Letter on Santa Fe & Ichetucknee MFL Recovery Strategy


    Enhance your social media advocacy by joining FAFO - https://www.fafoutdoors.com/


    Watch Florida Springs Council's Springs 101 webinar: "Players and Policies"

    Email us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at: asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com


    Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membership

    Text ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative Session


    Ryan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Florida Springs Sticker Shock and BMAPS: DEP's Water Quality Fiasco
    Jul 20 2025

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    This week Ryan and Ryan discuss an article by the legendary Craig Pittman about the price hikes to some of the springs' entry fees in Ocala National Forest. The second segment brings a detailed discussion of DEP's near-complete abandonment of its responsibility to ensure water quality around the state and the coalition of groups attempting to hold them accountable.

    Weekly Action Items -

    • Attend the Florida Springs Council's Springs 101: Policy & Players Webinar
    • Host a local environmental event with Ryan & Ryan
    • Send us an email - Talk about what’s to come with podcast asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com




    Show notes:
    Private Company Controls Access to Public Land at Florida National Park


    2025 Florida Basin Management Action Plans (Water Quality Restoration Plans)


    Despite Threats, Orange County to Keep Rural Boundary

    Email us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at: asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com


    Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membership

    Text ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative Session


    Ryan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Florida's Budget: A drastic loss for conservation lands.
    Jul 6 2025

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    In this episode, Ryan & Ryan discuss the state budget to see if our elected officials put their money where their mouth is as far as water quality and conservation funding. SPOILER ALERT, they don't. Between vetos, defunding conservation land buying programs, and questionable land purchases, serious questions are being raised regarding the future of land conservation in Florida.

    Weekly Action Items -

    • Contact Governor DeSantis to oppose Alligator Alcatraz.
    • Sign Vote Water’s Petition to “Rescue the River of Grass.”
    • Send us an email - Talk about what’s to come with podcast asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com




    Show notes:

    Governor DeSantis 2025 Line-Item Vetoes: https://flgov.com/eog/sites/default/files/shared/2025/06/2025%20Final%20Veto%20List.pdf

    Email us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at: asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com


    Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membership

    Text ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative Session


    Ryan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

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    1 hr
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