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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
  • Bills Nearing the Finish Line: Development, Conservation Lands, and River Restoration
    Mar 1 2026

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    This week, the Ryans provide updates on bills that still have significance in the last weeks of the legislative session. The following are action alerts for some of the bills discussed.

    Action Alerts: PLEASE COMPLETE ASAP! Some of these action alerts are very time sensitive.

    DEP Bill HB 1417/SB 1510

    https://floridaspringscouncil.good.do/2026legislativesession/SB-1510-FiscalPolicy/

    Blue Ribbon Projects HB 299/SB354

    https://waterkeepersflorida.good.do/developersdreambill/committee-rules/

    Tributaries of the St Johns River (Blue Ribbon Projects) HB 981/SB 1066

    Call Senate President Albritton at 850-487-5027. You can help by stating that you support Ocklawaha Restoration SB 1066 and want to be heard on the Senate Floor!

    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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    30 mins
  • Defunding Future Land Conservation: The budget proposals for the Florida House and Senate
    Feb 25 2026

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    This week, Ryan and Ryan discuss the Florida House and Senate budget proposals and what they mean for our environment here in Florida.

    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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    38 mins
  • Blue Ribbon Development Concerns, Grazing on State Lands, and Responding to Ocklawaha Comments.
    Feb 23 2026

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    The Ryans respond to an online comment regarding the Ocklawaha River Restoration bill and provided updates on some significant bills. In this episode, the following bills were discussed.

    HB 1421: Cattle Grazing on State Land (Albert) / SB 1658: Cattle Grazing on State Lands (Truenow)

    HB 299: Blue Ribbon Projects (Melo) / SB 354: Blue Ribbon Projects (McClain)

    HB 433: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Alvarez)/ SB 290: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Truenow)

    HB 575: Auxiliary Containers (Weinberger)/ SB 240: Auxiliary Containers (Garcia)

    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 6 mins
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