Kathleen Passidomo: Wilton Simpson, Kathleen Passidomo unveil Florida Wildlife Corridor marker

Florida Politics

A.G. Gancarski

The two former Senate Presidents worked to advance this project.

The state’s Agriculture Commissioner and outgoing Senate President are demonstrating Florida’s commitment to wildlife conservation.

According to a media release, the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park marker intends to signal “a major step in helping residents and travelers alike understand, appreciate, and protect the state’s 18-million-acre connected landscape. “

“Every acre added to Florida’s Wildlife Corridor is an acre that can never be developed as we work to preserve Florida’s pristine natural beauty and support our state’s agricultural legacy,” said Commissioner Wilton Simpson.

“The preservation of working agricultural lands is critical to maintaining a safe and resilient food supply for our people. It’s a real honor to be here today to celebrate this significant milestone with so many partners who have helped elevate the importance and public awareness of our Wildlife Corridor,” the Trilby Republican added.

Simpson, a former Senate President before being elected to statewide office in 2022, championed (SB 976), entitled the Wildlife Corridor Act.

The bill received the Legislature’s unanimous support.

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