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Join 1000 Friends of Florida for FREE monthly webinars on planning, development and growth issues facing Florida.
The John M. DeGrove Webinar Series honors the legacy of John M. DeGrove by convening experts to examine the most pressing planning, conservation, and growth management issues facing Florida today. These free webinars provide practical insights into legislation, policy trends, and strategies for protecting community planning and the public interest.
2025 – 2026 John M. DeGrove Webinars
2026 Florida Legislative Update
February 11, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM (ET)
Join us for a timely update on the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, as 1000 Friends of Florida’s policy team breaks down the bills advancing through the Legislature with potential impacts on land use planning, natural resource protection, resilience, and local government authority. 1000 Friends of Florida’s policy team will analyze what’s moving, what’s changing, and what it all means for the future of smart growth and community planning across Florida.
This event has been approved for the following continuing education credits for those who attend the live webinar:
- American Institute of Certified Planners (1.5 AICP CM, #9315865)
- Florida Bar Attorneys (2.0 General Credits, #2509473N)
- Certified Floodplain Managers (1 CEC)
Credit approval pending for Florida Environmental Health Professionals, and Landscape Architects.
2026 Florida Legislative Wrap Up
March 25, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM (ET)
Join us for a comprehensive review of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session and what it means for planning, land conservation, and local decision-making. 1000 Friends of Florida’s policy team will break down key bills that passed (and those that didn’t), with a focus on changes affecting local governments’ ability to manage growth and protect natural resources. Presenters will explore outcomes, implementation considerations, and next steps for planners, advocates, and public officials across Florida.
This event has been approved for the following continuing education credits for those who attend the live webinar:
- American Institute of Certified Planners (1.5 AICP CM, #9321304
- Florida Bar Attorneys (2.0 General Credits #2509478N)
- Certified Floodplain Managers (1 CEC)
Credit approval pending for Florida Environmental Health Professionals, and Landscape Architects.
From Swamp to Suburb: The True Cost of Wetland Loss in Florida
May 13, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM (ET)
Florida has lost tens of thousands of acres of wetlands in recent decades—transforming landscapes, altering water systems, and threatening wildlife and communities alike. This webinar will explore the drivers and consequences of wetland loss in Florida, with a special focus on new data and tools that visualize this change over time, highlighting the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s recently released wetlands mapping tool. Attendees will gain insight into how policy decisions, development trends, and mitigation practices have impacted the state’s wetlands, and how more holistic planning approaches can help protect these critical ecosystems. Speakers will include leading voices in environmental planning, advocacy, and research working to safeguard Florida’s wetlands before more are lost.
Continuing education credits pending.
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