Apalachicola Riverkeeper -- This grassroots environmental advocacy organization is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Florida's most endangered river and estuary--the Apalachicola--including its tributaries: the Chipola, the Brothers and the Little St. Marks.

Beaches Watch, Inc. -- This group formed in 2004 in response to a proposed high rise condominium in Jacksonville Beach. It helped stop the project, then led a successful petition drive to cap future development at 35 feet. It now focuses on growth issues in the northeast Florida beach communities of Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach in Duval and St. Johns counties.

Big Bend Environmental Forum -- The Big Bend Environmental Forum is an alliance of organizations which have come together to conserve the region's environmental qualities through education, advocacy, research and networking among its members. It encompasses Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madition, Taylor and Wakulla County in North Florida, and has begun networking with South Georgia advocates.

Citizens for Tree Preservation, Inc. -- When the Jacksonville City Council weakened the community's poorly enforced tree protection ordinance, a group of community leaders formed Citizens for Tree Preservation, Inc. The group drafted a successful charter amendment to "preserve or replace." The 2000 referendum passed by 76 percent, despite a legal challenge by the local builders association.

Friends of the Great Southern -- This Hollywood-based Florida nonprofit corporation was organized for the purpose of preserving the Great Southern Hotel, one of only two remaining hotels that were built by Hollywood's founder, Joseph W. Young, in the 1920s. It is now involved in a series of lawsuits related to preventing the demolition of this community landmark.

Greater Pine Island Civic Association -- This group works to maintain the quality of life on Pine Island in Lee County.

Hold the Line -- Formed early in 2005, Hold the Line is a grassroots coalition formed to oppose numerous proposals to expand Miami-Dade County's urban development boundary.

Last Stand -- Last Stand is a non-profit 501(c)(3) which focuses on protecting the Florida Keys' endangered quality of life and its fragile, beautiful natural environment.

Miami River Commission -- Formed by the legislature in 1998, the Miami River Commission is the watchdog, advocate and clearinghouse for the Miami River, which runs 5.5 miles from Biscayne Bay through the heart of Miami. It developed and is helping to implement the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan.

Original Save Our Beach -- This organization was formed in response to a series of proposed high rise beachfront projects in the City of Deerfield Beach in Broward County. As a PAC, it campaigned for three successful referenda (in 1998, 2000, and 2002) to limit beach front development. It now focuses on natural resource protection and planning.

PascoWildlife -- This group was the driving force behind the creation of an Enviornmental Lands Acquisition and Management Program in Pasco County (passed by referendum in 2004 and implemented in 2005), and has played a significant role in the development of the county's EAR-based comprehensive plan amendments.

Responsible Growth Management Coalition -- Though it focuses primarily on Lee County, this coalition also works in neighboring Charlotte, Hendry, Glades and Collier counties. It incorporated in 1988 over the siting of Florida Gulf Coast University on 760 acres of primary panther habitat. It now focuses on Lee County's comprehensive plan and planning issues, the region's Outstanding Florida Waterways, acquiring sensitive natural lands for the public, and environmental issues.

Smart Growth Coalition of North Central Florida -- A grassroots organization that came together in 2001, this coalition focuses its efforts on growth issues in Lake, Levy, Alachua, Putnam, Sumter, Citrus, Gilchrist and Marion counties. For more information, contact John Dunn.

South Walton Community Council -- Founded in 1995, the SWCC is an organization of residents, business owners, property owners, workers and neighborhood groups whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of life and natural environment of South Walton County.

Volusia Citizens Alliance for Responsible Growth -- An overwhelming 72 percent of the voters in Volusia County approved a 2004 charter amendment for urban growth boundaries. However, this was overturned due to a lawsuit filed by the Volusia Home Builders Association. The group is now seeking to put revised language on the 2006 ballot.