North Florida

Apalachicola Riverkeeper

Advocacy, water-quality monitoring, and restoration protecting the Apalachicola River, its floodplain, and Apalachicola Bay across Florida’s eastern panhandle.

Beaches Watch, Inc.

This group formed in 2004 in response to a proposed high-rise condominium in Jacksonville Beach. It helped stop the project and led a successful petition drive to cap future development at 35 feet. It now focuses on growth issues in the northeast Florida beach communities of Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach in Duval and St. Johns counties.

Big Bend Environmental Forum

The Big Bend Environmental Forum is an alliance of organizations which have come together to conserve the region’s environmental qualities through education, advocacy, research and networking among its members. It encompasses Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla County in North Florida, and has begun networking with South Georgia advocates.

Citizens United for Responsible Growth (CURG)

This grassroots organization shares information on neighborhood impacts, stormwater, conservation, environmental protection, growth management, governmental fiscal responsibility, transportation, educational facilities and other issues impacting the citizens of Leon County.

Matanzas Riverkeeper

The Matanzas Riverkeeper is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2013 to protect the fragile and beautiful Matanzas River. The Matanzas Riverkeeper organization is a project of The Friends of the Matanzas, a non-profit organization that has been fighting to protect the Matanzas River since the early 90s. Since its inception, Friends of the Matanzas has spoken out against poorly planned developments that would harm the Matanzas River or its tributaries.

Sierra Club Big Bend Group

Local Sierra Club group organizing on conservation and growth/land-use issues in the Tallahassee area.

Sierra Club Nassau County Group

Local Sierra Club group organizing on conservation and growth/land-use issues in the Fernandina Beach area.

Sierra Club Northeast Florida Group

Local Sierra Club group organizing on conservation and growth/land-use issues in the Jacksonville area.

Sierra Club Suwannee St. Johns Group

Local Sierra Club group organizing on conservation and growth/land-use issues in the Gainesville area.

St. Johns County Audubon

St. Johns County Audubon promotes the protection, preservation, and restoration of the habitats of birds and other wildlife through education, stewardship, and  science-based conservation advocacy.

South Walton Community Council

Founded in 1995, the SWCC is an organization of residents, business owners, property owners, workers and neighborhood groups whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of life and natural environment of South Walton County.

Scenic Walton

Founded in 2008, Scenic Walton is a chapter of Scenic America/Scenic Florida that works with the community to preserve the natural beauty and quality of life of fast-growing Walton County. It engages on responsible development, scenic-corridor protection, signage, and land-development standards.

Save Our Soundside

Gulf Breeze nonprofit pressing for reasonable development and anti-clear-cutting standards in Santa Rosa County.

Wakulla Springs Alliance

The Wakulla Springs Alliance is striving to protect and restore spring flow, water quality and the ecological health of Wakulla Spring and River. The alliance is composed of scientists, and other experts knowledgeable of the local hydrology, land use planning, local government, water use and education.

Central Florida

Howard T. Odom Florida Springs Institute

The mission of the Florida Springs Institute is to provide a focal point for improving the understanding of springs ecology and to foster the development of science-based education and management actions needed to restore and protect springs throughout Florida. The Institute also addresses land uses within springsheds and water withdrawals within the state.

Save Orange County

This group exists to establish a community of interest and to effect necessary amendments and changes to county ordinances or state statues for the preservation of rural and agricultural lands and rural lifestyles.

Save Rural Seminole

Save Rural Seminole was founded in 2018 in response to developers’ threats to the Seminole County voter established Rural Boundary.  SRS’ mission is to preserve the rural areas of Seminole County by maintaining the integrity of the County’s Rural Boundary.

Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group

Local Sierra Club group organizing on conservation and growth/land-use issues in the Nature Coast area.

Sierra Club Ancient Islands Group

Local Sierra Club group organizing on conservation and growth/land-use issues in the Polk and Highlands County area.

Sierra Club Central Florida Group

Local Sierra Club group organizing on conservation and growth/land-use issues in the Orange and Seminole County area.

St. Johns Riverkeeper

This group’s mission is to be an independent voice that defends, advocates, and activates others to protect and restore the St. Johns River.

Southeast Florida

COBWRA (Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations)

COBWRA is a volunteer-led, nonpartisan, civic organization representing the residential communities of West Boynton Beach, Florida, in unincorporated Palm Beach County. Its mission is to “protect, preserve and enhance property values and the quality of life in the West Boynton area.”

Everglades Law Center

The Everglades Law Center uses litigation and advocacy to advance sustainable land use and protect the greater Everglades. Its land-use program challenges development that weakens comprehensive plans and urban-service/development boundaries – including Miami-Dade County’s Urban Development Boundary – and opposes incompatible uses in the Everglades Agricultural Area.

Florida Coalition for Preservation

A grassroots 501(c)(3) organization, this group promotes responsible growth management on the barrier island and coastal communities. It educates citizens of their rights and helps them to preserve their quality of life and unique environmentally sensitive areas. The group formed 12 years ago when a developer tried to buy the Town of Briny Breezes.

Guardians of Martin County

This non-partisan group of residents and voters is dedicated to supporting the integrity of the Martin County Comprehensive Growth Management Plan through increased public awareness.

Hold the Line

Miami-Dade County is fortunate to still have untouched, wild spaces near its South Florida communities. This land must be preserved to protect communities as sea level rises and local supply chains, farmland and food supply become more critical. To learn more about the threats to the Urban Development Boundary and the environment, go to HoldTheLineCoalition.org and sign up to stay on top of the latest news.

1000 Friends of Florida is a member of the Hold the Line Coalition, and its fiscal sponsor since 2021. Policy positions taken by the Coalition may but do not necessarily reflect the positions of 1000 Friends of Florida.

Indian River Neighborhood Association

A 501(c)(3) of non-partisan volunteer residents across Indian River County, IRNA advocates for managed growth and quality of life. It monitors land-use changes and comprehensive plan amendments and pushes for smart growth, green infrastructure, impact fees, and making development pay for itself.

Indian River Land Trust

The organization’s mission is to promote the preservation, conservation and improvement of natural resources and special places in Indian River County, Florida for the benefit of the general public and future generations. Its Vision is to preserve environmentally important land and water resources, protect scenic waterfront areas and to provide access for public recreation and education.

Last Stand

Last Stand is a non-profit 501(c)(3) which focuses on protecting the Florida Keys’ endangered quality of life and its fragile, beautiful natural environment.

Martin County Conservation Alliance

This group works to avoid overdevelopment and its impact on Martin County schools, roads, libraries and taxes through upholding the Martin County Comprehensive Growth Management Plan.

Miami River Commission

Formed by the legislature in 1998, the Miami River Commission is the watchdog, advocate and clearinghouse for the Miami River, which runs 5.5 miles from Biscayne Bay through the heart of Miami. It developed and is helping to implement the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan.

North County Neighborhood Coalition of Palm Beach County

NCNC was formed so residents living in different communities could have a collective community voice in addressing their concerns in the north county region to government and business organizations.  It advocates working collaboratively with government, business, education, and environmental leaders to make Palm Beach County the location of choice for the pursuit of a high quality of life experience.

Smart Growth Partnership: A Southeast Florida Initiative

This group’s mission is to promote livable, sustainable, and green communities in South Florida through leadership, support, advocacy and education.

Sustainable Palm Beach County

Sustainable Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan nonprofit promoting the county’s long-term sustainability. It champions compact, transit-oriented, smart-growth land-use planning and works to prevent the consequences of urban sprawl, protect water and green space, and balance density.

Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida

The groups had its start in 1964 when plans were revealed to build a road through Rookery Bay. The group now focuses on protecting the quality of life, protecting the environment, and promoting smart growth in the region.

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is a nationally accredited land conservancy protecting land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature.

Greater Pine Island Civic Association

Over the decades, GPICA has worked to maintain the quality of life on Pine Island in Lee County, by promoting smart growth and preserving sensitive natural areas by working with Island residents to develop a future land-use plan — commonly called the Pine Island Plan and implement it through the Lee County Development Code.

Rainbow River Conservation

Through education, conservation, stewardship and advocacy, Rainbow River Conservation works to protect and preserve the water quality, the natural beauty, the riverbed, and the flood plains of the Rainbow River in Southwest Florida.

Sierra Club Suncoast Group

Local Sierra Club group organizing on conservation and growth/land-use issues in the Pinellas and Pasco County area.

Sierra Club Tampa Bay Group

Local Sierra Club group organizing on conservation and growth/land-use issues in the Hillsborough and southern Pasco County area.

South Manasota/Sandpiper Key Association

The mission of the SMKA is to provide an action forum for property owners and others with vested interest in the ambiance, economy, ecology, beauty, recreation and culture of the Englewood area, as well as to foster community among residents.

Suncoast Waterkeeper, Inc.

The mission of Suncoast Waterkeeper is to protect and restore the Florida Suncoast’s waterways through enforcement, fieldwork, advocacy, and environmental education for the benefit of the communities that rely upon these precious coastal resources. The organization also addresses coastal development issues.