Lake County Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

https://action.nrdc.org/letter/921-march-neonics-210317

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Bees and other pollinators are dying at an alarming rate from a deluge of toxic neonic pesticides. This is a direct threat to our food supply — drastic bee and other pollinator declines could mean a future where higher food prices and food insecurity ravage our communities.

06/11/2026

On June 14, join us for Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment - an uplifting evening of music, community, and action. Hosted bye the Committee for the First Amendment (CFA), this special livestream event will feature an all-star lineup including Jane Fonda, Pattie Smith, Bette Midler,...

06/06/2026

Bob Arndt

05/31/2026

Florida Forever is an essential program used to acquire public conservation and recreation lands like some of your favorite Florida State Parks and state forests. But, just last week the Florida Legislature gutted the program and did not allocate any new funding to Florida Forever ‼️ Conserving natural lands is critical to protect and restore Florida's already polluted springs!

We need to hold our legislators accountable to protect our natural lands, water and wildlife!

05/30/2026

This is what we are fighting for!

🏘️ Mt. Dora — Mayor Proposes Joint Planning Agreement to Limit Overdevelopment
The most significant Lake County land use story this week, from WKMG News 6:
Mt. Dora Mayor James Homich has written up a joint planning agreement that, if approved, would stop the rezoning of rural lands to suburban or urban use. The JPA was discussed at a planning meeting on May 18. For context, in 2025, the U.S. Census estimated Lake County's population at over 450,000 people — up from 380,000 in 2020, a 70,000-person increase in five years. (Wikipedia)
This is a direct LCDEC advocacy issue. The joint planning agreement — covering the boundary between Mt. Dora, unincorporated Lake County, and neighboring municipalities — would create a legal framework preventing rural-to-urban rezoning at the county's growth edge. Watch the Mt. Dora City Council and Lake County Planning Commission for the next steps on this JPA.

05/25/2026

Event by The Yard Stop Garden Center
4200 N Highway 19A , Mount Dora, FL, United States, Florida 32757
Duration: 5 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Butterfly Release Event - May 30th 8AM-1PM
Join us for a magical day at The Yard Stop Garden Center as we release 1,500 butterflies throughout the day!
Step inside our Butterfly Tent, featuring multiple varieties of butterflies this year, and enjoy a hand on, interactive experience you won't forget!
FREE Butterflies will be handed out first come first serve (for kids ONLY) starting 45 mins before each release time!
Want to guarantee your own butterfly to release or take home - for both kids and adults. Call us at 352-357-9964 to purchase yours in advance!
Deadline is 05/04/2026
Release times: 9AM - 10:30AM - 12:00PM
- FREE Facepainting
- FREE cotton candy (dye free available!)
- Food vendors
- Kids activities
- Butterfly feeding encounter
+ MORE! See less
Eustis, Florida

05/25/2026

🌎 Did you know that what happens in Colombia this Sunday could ripple all the way to Lake County?

On May 31, Colombians head to the polls in a presidential election that has major implications for global environmental policy. Earlier this month, Colombia hosted the first-ever international conference specifically focused on phasing out fossil fuels — the Santa Marta Conference — bringing together 60 nations committed to accelerating the clean energy transition.

The outcome of Sunday's election will determine whether Colombia continues to lead on that commitment — or reverses course.

Why does this matter to us in Lake County?

Because the Iran war has made crystal clear what happens when the world remains dependent on fossil fuels routed through a single chokepoint. Gas above $4.50. Global food prices spiking. European airlines canceling flights. The energy transition isn't an abstract policy debate — it's the difference between economic stability and crisis.

The countries willing to lead on that transition matter. Colombia is one of them. Sunday's vote is one to watch.

🌿 At LCDECF, we believe local environmental advocacy is always connected to the bigger picture. Follow along as we track the stories that shape our world — and our community.

05/24/2026

Register to join this DECF webinar. Learn why there is a growing voter backlash in Florida and the U.S. against hyperscale data centers, and why it is critical that our Democratic candidates understand and adapt as they engage with voters and once elected, protect us from this growing threat.