• Tales of the Madcaps Encounters with Florida Wildlife.
    Dec 25 2024

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    This week the Madcaps discuss the wildlife encounters that they have had while exploring Florida from freeloading raccoons to swinging monkeys.

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    Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    31 mins
  • The best and worst of 2024 when it comes to Florida's environment as well as a 2025 "Wish List"
    Dec 22 2024

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    This week Ryan & Ryan share their personal lists of what was good & bad in 2024 as well as a "wish list" of what they would hope to see happen in 2025.

    If you would like to also make a difference in the New Year attend the DEP Harm Rule hearings at 9:00 AM on January 6th, 2025 in Tallahassee or submit a comment. Details can be found at: https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsharmrule

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    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    51 mins
  • Florida Officials Complaining about Conservation Lands, Green Washing, and Watering Down Water Legislation
    Dec 15 2024

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

    Learn about Springs Water Quality Plans - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsbmaps

    Learn about Springs Harm Rule Lawsuit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsharmrule

    Senate Bill 552 - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/552

    Florida Springs by Dr. Chris Meindl - https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9780813079158

    Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesession

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    Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps

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    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    46 mins
  • As Bad As It Is: Hazardous Oil Drilling, Court Cases, and Endangered Waterways.
    Dec 8 2024

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    Downriver Project Who is Opposing the Apalachicola River Drilling

    https://www.downriverproject.org/

    The Apalachicola River Keeper who is suing to stop the exploratory drilling:

    https://apalachicolariverkeeper.org/


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    Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    44 mins
  • As Bad As It Is: Breaking News! Florida State Park Protection Bill Filed!
    Dec 5 2024

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    This afternoon SB 80 The “State Park Protection Act” has been dropped today. In this very short episode Ryan Smart and Ryan Worthington weigh in with their initial thoughts on the bill as filed.

    SB 80 State Park Protection Act Bill Text

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    9 mins
  • As Bad As It Is: Mangroves, Hurricane Machines, & 2025 Leadership
    Dec 1 2024

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    Bills discussed during the episode:

    Senate Bill 50 - Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resiliency - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/50

    Senate Bill 56 - Weather Modification Activities - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/56


    Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesession

    Resource for seeing which Florida elected official is receiving contributions from industries associated with pollution:

    Vote Water Dirty Money Project - https://votewater.org/dirty-money/

    Releases of the speeches that we mentioned during the episode:

    Senate President Ben Albritton Prepared Remarks - https://flsenate.gov/PublishedContent/Offices/2024-2026/President/Documents/11_19_24_President_Ben_Albritton__x2019;s_Organization_Session_Remarks_as_Prepared_for_Delivery.pdf

    House Speaker Daniel Perez Prepared Remarks - https://myfloridahouse.gov/api/document/house?listName=Press%20Releases&itemId=898

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    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • As Bad As it Is: The Advocates Guide to Florida Legislature Fundamentals
    Nov 24 2024

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    Where to find your delegation meetings:

    1000 Friends of Florida's Legislative Delegation Meeting Page - https://1000fof.org/upcoming-events/

    FDACS Commissioner discussing his plan to sell off Florida Wildlife Corridor conservation lands:

    Wilton Simpson Talking about Selling off Conservation Lands - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEGCm7UiEjM&t=1455s

    The bill that was filed to allow conservation lands to be sold and removing any public involvement from the process:

    Senate Bill 1620 "Surplus Lands" - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1620

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    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    55 mins
  • The Madcaps Strategy for Environmental Activism in 2025
    Nov 20 2024

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    In this episode, the Madcaps joined by Ryan Smart, a Florida politics insider discuss the upcoming strategy to inform and organize environmental advocates for the upcoming 2025 legislative session and to oppose further attempts to develop our conservation lands. This means along side the usual Madcaps episodes we will be rolling out weekly legislative-focused episodes as well. These episodes will be titled “As Bad As It is” and will feature discussions about the legislative process in Florida, how it affects our environment, and what we can do about it.

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    34 mins