Save Guana Now

Save Guana Now We are citizens advocating for the preservation of 99 acres of conservation land near Jacksonville, Fl. known as "the Outpost."

Our mission is to protect environmentally sensitive land and Outstanding Florida Waters in or around the GTM Reserve. We are a group of citizens and organizations advocating for the preservation of 99 acres of land that has been designated "conservation" since 2000. The property is known as "the Outpost" and is owned by the Ponte Vedra Corporation (PVC). A triangular parcel at the end of Neck Road

in Palm Valley, Florida, the Outpost is almost completely surrounded by GTMNERR - the only National Estuarine Research Reserve on Florida's east coast. One mile of the Outpost borders Guana River, designated Outstanding Florida Waters, "deemed worthy of special protection because of its natural attributes." In August of 2021, we learned that the Outpost was sold, and we believe there will be no further attempts to develop it. This page continues for its mission stated our About statement. Learn more on our website : www.SaveGuanaNow.org

Well said Matanzas Riverkeeper! FANTASTIC NEWS! Thank you Rep. Kim Kendall!
04/27/2026

Well said Matanzas Riverkeeper! FANTASTIC NEWS! Thank you Rep. Kim Kendall!

📢Big news for Florida’s environment THANKS TO YOU🌿

🐢On Earth Day yesterday, CS/HB 441: Conservation Lands was signed into law—bringing stronger transparency and public oversight to how state conservation lands are managed.

💪After past concerns about potential land swaps, this is a big step toward accountability, transparency, and long-term conservation of our public lands. We are so very grateful for our community's out-spoken advocacy in getting the Guana Land Swap rescinded and are incredibly inspired with this legislative outcome!

👉Here’s what it does (effective 7/1/2026):
• Requires Division of State Lands to publish certain information on its website before Acquisition & Restoration Council or Board of Trustees of Internal Improvement Trust Fund meets to review proposed sale of conservation lands
• Requires that certain parcels proposed for exchange be appraised in accordance with certain criteria
• Removes provisions requiring division to submit certain requests to Acquisition & Restoration Council for review
• Removes provisions requiring division to provide certain recommendations to board of trustees
• Requires division to publish certain information on its website before council or board of trustees meets to review proposed land exchange
• Requires division to submit certain requests to council for review & requiring council to provide recommendations to division in certain circumstances
• Requires division to provide certain recommendations to board of trustees in certain circumstances
• Requires governing board of water management district to publish certain information on its website before meeting to review proposed sale or exchange of certain lands.

🙌Why it matters:
Florida’s natural lands—like wildlife areas, forests, and waterways—aren’t just beautiful, they’re vital. This law helps prevent backroom decisions and gives Floridians a real voice in protecting these spaces. Protecting Florida’s future starts with protecting our land. 🌎

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P. O. Box 2111
Ponte Vedra, FL
32004

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