Florida Uncut

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Get ready to dive into Florida's vibrant conservation movement with ‘Florida Uncut’. Each episode is a conservation with the people doing the work to protect and connect wild Florida. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or just getting familiar with conservation, this podcast is here to inspire you with captivating stories and firsthand experiences from the often unsung heroes dedicated to safeguarding Florida's breathtaking wilderness. Together, we'll unite in our mission to safeguard Florida's untamed landscapes for future generations, ensuring the true essence of Florida remains forever 'uncut'. New episodes every other Tuesday...or so. Podcast art by @oldfloridavibes

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Craig Pittman: Welcome to Florida

May 10 2024 52 mins

Craig is a native Floridian and spent over 30 years as a journalist for the Tampa Bay Times. He has authored a half-dozen award-winning books about the wild ideas and quirkiness of our state. Among his publications are Oh Florida!, Cat Tale, The State You're In, and Manatee Insanity. In 2022, Craig was given the Rachel Carson Award by the Sierra Club, which honors sustained ach

Andrew Otazo: Keeping Wild Florida Clean

Apr 12 2024 52 mins

Andrew loves exploring the mangroves down in Key Biscayne where he calls home. However, he got sick and tired of seeing trash each time he went out to enjoy wild Florida. Like many of our guests, Andrew is action-oriented and decided to do something about it. His big plan? Start picking up all the trash. It was that simple. His impact has grown into dozens of others doing similar w

Traci Deen & Chad Crawford: Protect Our Paradise

Mar 27 2024 46 mins

Traci of Conservation Florida and Chad of Crawford Entertainment teamed up to produce the 6-part documentary, Protect Our Paradise, a riveting series that follows Chad around the state of Florida as he discovers some of Florida’s most pressing environmental issues. Every episode showcases a distinctive facet of Florida's environment and highlights individuals dedicated to saf

Karlos Rodriguez Bernart: Helping Thousands Explore Wild Florida

Mar 14 2024 62 mins

Karlos’ passion for off-road bike route building came out of the necessity to learn the skills needed to complete the Tour Divide. Filled with the desire to create training routes in his local area of Florida, he discovered a talent for connecting green spaces and reviving old pathways and started inviting folks to join his crazy adventures…and they came willingly.Over 15 years

Julie Morris: Florida Conservation Group

Feb 29 2024 71 mins

Julie Morris has over 25 years of experience in Florida conservation—from working as a research wildlife biologist and land manager to implementing land protection and developing conservation policy at regional, state, and federal levels.Julie founded Florida Conservation Group (FCG) in 2015 with fellow ranchers and scientists. Through FCG, she has represented private landowners

Paddling Across Lake Okeechobee

Feb 15 2024 49 mins

Hey y’all! Today’s episode is a recap of a recent adventure I took on to raise awareness for Florida conservation. This conversation is originally from my other show, Adventure Sports Podcast, where I talk to guests about the various adventures they undertake. However, because I did this adventure to shed light on the topics we discuss on this show, I wanted to also share it he

Clay Henderson: A History of Florida’s Land Conservation

Jan 31 2024 57 mins

Watch a presentation by Clay Henderson at the Corridor Connect here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABBTl8KOq5Q&t=3sClay Henderson has had a long career as an environmental lawyer, educator, and writer. He has served as president of Florida Audubon Society and Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, as well as two terms as Volusia county commissioner. Until his retirement in

Rick Smith: A Land Remembered

Jan 16 2024 57 mins

Rick Smith (Patrick Jr.) is the son of acclaimed author, Patrick D. Smith, who helped propel the focus of “old” Florida into the minds and hearts of an entire generation with the book, A Land Remembered, released in 1984. It is historical fiction set mostly in pioneer or "cracker" Florida that follows the fictional MacIvey family through three generations, covering over

William Freund: fStop Foundation

Jan 03 2024 60 mins

William started out life in El Salvador, where he was inspired by his parent's dedication to restoring Lake Ilopango. They weren't trained environmentalists, just folks who understood that something needed to be done to protect the place they loved. After moving to Florida, William carried these lessons and influence with him. One day, while hiking in a remote Florida wilde

Mallory Dimmitt: CEO, Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation

Dec 19 2023 45 mins

Mallory is a seventh-generation Floridian who grew up exploring the lands and waters of Florida. Those experiences shaped her love of the outdoors and appreciation of the environment from a young age, as well as her career choice in natural resource conservation and policy. She is now the CEO of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, which is largely the driver of the idea of th