Program Goals

Preserve/Conserve and Maintain Environmentally Sensitive Lands

• Protect Unique Rare and/or Imperiled Vegetation Communities
• Protect Unique, Rare and/or Imperiled Wildlife Habitat
• Protect Wetlands and Upland Systems that Create Complete Environments
• Sustain Regionally Significant Habitat, Strategic Habitat and Biodiversity Hot Spots

Create Greenways, Blueways and Connecting Corridors

• Protect Scenic Views, Vistas and Highways
• Establish Interconnected "Green Areas" for Birding, Hiking, Walking and Horseback Riding
• Protect Natural Water Courses "Blueways" for Boating, Fishing, Shelfishing and Canoeing
• Create and Protect Interconnecting Corridors for Natural Ecosystems, Wildlife Corridors, Equestrian Trails and Human Beings

Protect Water Quality

• Maintain and Improve Clean Drinking Water
• Support Aquatic Preserves and Outstanding Florida Waters (OFW's)
• Protect Recreational Waters for Boating, Fishing and Water Sports
• Reduce Flood Hazards

Preserve Historic, Archaeological, Scenic and Cultural Resources

• Preserve Historic and Archaeologically Significant Sites
• Protect Important Cultural Resources
• Protect Scenic Areas

Increase Recreational Sites

• Create Opportunities for Active Parks
• Create Opportunities for Passive Parks
• Create Educational Opportunities and Land Acquisition Partnerships