Gulf County Citizens Coalition
Informed Involved Proactive
Gulf County Citizens Coalition
Working to protect and restore our land, waters, and unique ecology while educating and inspiring the next generation of guardians.
We will:
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provide fact-based information to our elected officials and the community about the benefits and hazards of proposed projects.
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raise awareness of issues impacting public and environmental health and develop community-based solutions.
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build communication between decision-makers, businesses, and citizens to advance our natural resource-based economy and recovery from industrial blight.
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plan, fundraise, and advocate for an educational facility to increase knowledge and appreciation of our waters and the life in and around them.
Our Vision
An informed, involved, and proactive citizenry that is dedicated to safeguarding our lands and waters and passing down a healthy Gulf County to future generations.
It’s not just a vision; it’s a responsibility we all share.
Building an Engaged Community
We are an all-volunteer, 500-member-strong, non-profit, grassroots coalition.
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We seek to build an atmosphere of transparency and cooperation between government, businesses, and the public so we are not at odds but working together to protect our cherished lands and waters.
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We believe that education is critical to fostering environmental preservation.
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Knowledge leads to understanding, which leads to appreciation, connection, and caring.
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People who care are willing to fight for conservation as opposed to exploitation for short-term gains.
Over 500 Coalition Members Strong
Working for a healthy Gulf County
Current Actions and Alerts
Hallelujah! We are almost there! The bill to prohibit oil drilling in the Apalachicola River Basin has passed the State House and Senate. They will be heading next to Governor DeSantis for his signature. This victory is all yours! Tiny Franklin and Gulf Counties, with a lot of help from our friends in Wakulla, took on Goliath and won. Hundreds of you wrote letters and called whenever we asked. Many showed up at FDEP headquarters in Tallahassee to protest. Over 140 businesses and organizations added pressure. "Kill the Drill" was a true grassroots movement. We would not have succeeded without the help of our elected representatives. Our State Representative, Jason Shoaf, was steadfast in his support. He expended immense effort and political capital to push this through for us. We do not expect the Governor to veto legislation that passed unanimously in the House and had only one nay vote from Democrat Senator Osgood in the Senate. But never fear; we will let you know if you need to write or call! See our Projects Page for more information.
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