Save the Volusia Wildlife Corridor
It’s Now or Never!
The Wildlife Who Call The Corridor Home Need Us To:
- Maintain Wildlife Access And Transit
- Prevent Fragmentation
- Protect Headwaters Of Major Watersheds
- Provide Ecological Connectivity
- Preserve and protect land and waters that are critical to groundwater recharge
- Provide wildlife crossings
- Help sustain agricultural/rural prosperity and production
Volusia’s Wildlife Corridor enhances our quality of life, protects our wildlife and water quality, and represents an interconnected network of habitats that are vital to the survival of numerous plant and animal species throughout the region. Urban sprawl threatens these natural resources and it’s our job to protect them!
Programs Helping to Protect Florida's Wildlife Corridor
Volusia Forever
Over the last twenty years, Volusia Forever has permanently protected more than 38,000 acres, including much of the Volusia Conservation Corridor. This program exclusively protects areas within Volusia County.
For more info and ways to get involved in Volusia Forever, visit the county website by clicking here.
Florida Forever
Florida Forever and its predecessor program Preservation 2000, have collectively purchased nearly 2.6 million acres of land for protection and conservation projects.
For more info and ways to get involved in Florida Forever, visit the state’s website by clicking here.
The WCA of 2021 states that this wildlife corridor is REQUIRED for the long-term survival of regional animal populations including those that use it to travel. The WCA secures over $300 million dollars in funding to protect these interconnected lands for future generations.
Take a look at the Senate bill by clicking here.
Please check out our Landowner & Land Acquisition Resources page for more on other conservation programs.
Contact Your Officials
Are you interested in seeing your city do more for conservation? Visit our page for contacting your elected officials!
Getting Involved
Not all conservation efforts are based in land acquisition. There are countless ways to volunteer and help protect the land and wildlife in Florida.
Below are some good places to get started for getting involved in conservation.
Volusia County
Volusia County has plenty of opportunities to lend a helping hand in conservation and preservation.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
“The Northeast Region Volunteer Program involves a wide range of conservation projects aimed at conserving, monitoring, and protecting species and habitats.”
Florida Wildlife Corridor Coalition
“Our Mission is to champion a collaborative campaign to permanently connect, protect, and restore the Florida Wildlife Corridor.”