Gulf County Citizens Coalition
Informed Involved Proactive
Gulf County Citizens Coalition
Working to protect and restore our land, waters, and unique ecology while educating and inspiring the next generation of guardians.
We will:
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provide fact-based information to our elected officials and the community about the benefits and hazards of proposed projects.
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raise awareness of issues impacting public and environmental health and develop community-based solutions.
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build communication between decision-makers, businesses, and citizens to advance our natural resource-based economy and recovery from industrial blight.
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plan, fundraise, and advocate for an educational facility to increase knowledge and appreciation of our waters and the life in and around them.
Our Vision
An informed, involved, and proactive citizenry that is dedicated to safeguarding our lands and waters and passing down a healthy Gulf County to future generations.
It’s not just a vision; it’s a responsibility we all share.
Building an Engaged Community
We are an all-volunteer, 500-member-strong, non-profit, grassroots coalition.
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We seek to build an atmosphere of transparency and cooperation between government, businesses, and the public so we are not at odds but working together to protect our cherished lands and waters.
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We believe that education is critical to fostering environmental preservation.
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Knowledge leads to understanding, which leads to appreciation, connection, and caring.
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People who care are willing to fight for conservation as opposed to exploitation for short-term gains.
Over 500 Coalition Members Strong
Working for a healthy Gulf County
Current Actions and Alerts
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Important Public Meeting: March 24th 9:00ET at the Robert Moore Admin. Bldg. 1000 Cecil G. Costin Blvd., PSJ regarding a 3,305-acre land use change from agricultural to industrial. The land's borders are: the city limits of PSJ to the Intracoastal Waterway at White City and from Hwy. 71 to the Gulf Canal. We understand the need to provide a place for future jobs rather than more houses. However, we are requesting a buffer along the waterways and Land Development Regulations that will protect the bay and prevent industry or manufacturers from using the Gulf Canal as a "water highway," leading to a commercial port in the future. See our Projects Page to understand why we are adamantly opposed to a cargo port. This meeting is an opportunity to learn the facts and state your opinion.
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Immediate Action Needed! If you want to stop oil drilling in the Apalachicola River Basin, call or email State Sen. Corey Simon and State Rep. Jason Shoaf NOW! They have both introduced bills for this legislative session that "could " protect the entire Basin permanently. However, specific language must be included in both bills to change that "could" to "would." See our Projects Page for more information.
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