On August 23rd, 2019, our waters were officially recognized as a Hope Spot! Check out this write up about the Newly Declared Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot from Mission Blue, with words of encouragement from Dr. Sylvia Earle!
All communities and organizations from Apalachicola to Ten Thousand Islands should use this as a unifying rallying point to gather support and initiate action to keep our Hope Spot healthy. Now is the time for action and this is your moment to call for sustainable and healthy practices on both land and water.
Are you connected to a school in Tampa Bay area? Whether you are a parent, teacher or a principal, you can bring this to the attention of our local students. Challenge them to learn a little more about this significant Hope Spot designation and think about how they can help to keep it healthy. The most thought provoking and creative submissions will win one of fifteen $100 awards!
This is just the beginning! Collaboration with supporting organizations and research institutions will continue to grow. We are fortunate to have a long list of supporters for the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot, many of whom are already involved in conservation, restoration, and education activities. Blue-Green Connections will coordinate brainstorming and information sharing sessions and facilitate the implementation of similar activities up and down the Florida Gulf Coast. Many thanks to all of these supporters!
Help preserve our land and waters for years to come.
