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3rd Annual Conservation at the Capitol – A Unified Voice for Florida Conservation (February, 2026)
3rd Annual Conservation at the Capitol – A Unified Voice for Florida Conservation
Nearly 30 conservation organizations attending the FWC Commission Meeting in Tallahassee came together for our 3rd Annual Conservation at the Capitol, coordinated by Cypress IWLA Executive Director Mike Elfenbein.
The evening was an outstanding success — celebrating conservation wins, strengthening partnerships, and reinforcing the importance of collaboration across Florida’s conservation community.
A highlight of the event was presenting Representative Lauren Melo with an award recognizing her steadfast contributions to conservation in Florida. Her leadership and consistent engagement on issues impacting wildlife, habitat, and outdoor heritage continue to make a meaningful difference across our state.
We were honored to be joined by FWC Commissioners, FWC Executive Staff, and members of the Florida Legislature, all of whom play a critical role in advancing sound wildlife management and science-based conservation policy.
When conservation organizations gather alongside agency leadership and policymakers, real progress happens.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a success. Together, we are building lasting momentum for Florida’s wildlife, waters, and wild places.
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Cosponsors of Conservation at the Capitol on February 4, 2026 in Tallahassee.
1 American Daughters of Conservation
2 American Sportfishing Association
3 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Florida
4 Bergeron Everglades Foundation
5 Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
6 Broward County Airboat Halftrack Conservation Club
7 CCA Florida
8 Congressional Sportsmens Foundation
9 Contender Boats
10 Cypress IWLA
11 Deseret Ranches
12 Ducks Unlimited
13 Everglades Coordinating Council
14 Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida
15 Florida Airboat Association
16 Florida Dog Hunters Association
17 Florida Sportsmen Conservation Association
18 Forida Bowhunters Council
19 Fulltrack Conservation Club of Dade County Club
20 Future of Hunting in Florida
21 Halftrack Conservation Club
22 International Order of T Roosevelt
23 Kissimmee River Valley Sportsmen Association
24 Lower Keys Guides Association
25 Macks Fish Camp
26 National Wild Turkey Federation-Florida
27 Quail Forever/Pheasants Forever
28 Safari Club International
29 Safari Club International-South Florida
30 United Waterfowlers-Florida
Also included FWC executive staff, FWC commissioners and members of the state legislature