The As Bad As It Is Podcast

Ryan Smart and Ryan Worthington
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The As Bad As It Is Podcast

Environmental Lobbyist Ryan Smart and Florida Master Naturalist Ryan Worthington discuss the legislative process, bills, and policy that affect the environment in the state of Florida.

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Bad Water Projects, Unwanted Special Sessions, and Restricting Our Rights

    Send us a textBecome a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membershipRyan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislative sessionRegister for the Florida Springs Summit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/summitFlorida Phoenix - Florida lawmakers recall what led to 60% threshold to pass constit...

    38 min

  2. JAN 19

    Legislative Session Preseason: Presentations, Denial, and Dirty Water.

    Send us a textBecome a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membershipAdd your Instagram/Social Media HereFind your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislative sessionRegister for the Florida Springs Summit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/summitHouse Agriculture & Natural Resources SubcommitteeSenate Envir. & Nat. Resources CommitteeHouse Intergovernmental Affairs CommitteeDEP Water Qua...

    44 min

  3. JAN 12

    Interview with Florida District 42 Representative Anna V. Eskamani, Interim Committee Meetings, and Attending Local Delegation Meetings.

    Send us a textThis week we discuss the upcoming interim committee meetings and how they are important to conservation and water quality. Here is the list to pay attention to this week. If you can’t watch them, don’t worry we will discuss the highlights on the next episode. Also, District 42 Representative Anna V. Eskamani joins us to provide a valuable perspective about legislating and advocacy. SenateTuesday 1/14 - 11 am - Agriculture CommitteePresentation by DA...

    56 min

  4. JAN 9

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

    Send us a textThis 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/springsharmrulePlease subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!

    51 min

  5. JAN 9

    Florida Officials Complaining about Conservation Lands, Green Washing, and Watering Down Water Legislation

    Send us a textBecome a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membershipLearn about Springs Water Quality Plans - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsbmapsLearn about Springs Harm Rule Lawsuit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsharmruleSenate Bill 552 - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/552Florida Springs by Dr. Chris Meindl - https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9780813079158Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https:/...

    46 min

  6. JAN 9

    As Bad As It Is: Hazardous Oil Drilling, Court Cases, and Endangered Waterways.

    Send us a textDownriver Project Who is Opposing the Apalachicola River Drillinghttps://www.downriverproject.org/The Apalachicola River Keeper who is suing to stop the exploratory drilling:https://apalachicolariverkeeper.org/Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!

    44 min

  7. JAN 9

    As Bad As It Is: Mangroves, Hurricane Machines, & 2025 Leadership

    Send us a textBills discussed during the episode:Senate Bill 50 - Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resiliency - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/50Senate Bill 56 - Weather Modification Activities - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/56Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesessionResource for seeing which Florida elected official is receiving contributions from industries associated with pollution:Vote Water Dirty Money...

    1h 9m

  8. JAN 5

    As Bad As it Is: The Advocates Guide to Florida Legislature Fundamentals

    Send us a textWhere 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=1455sThe bill that was filed to allow conservation lands to be sold and removing any public involvement from th...

    55 min
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Environmental Lobbyist Ryan Smart and Florida Master Naturalist Ryan Worthington discuss the legislative process, bills, and policy that affect the environment in the state of Florida.

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