“I’m supporting Gov. Crist for the United States Senate because I want the nation and the world to be a better place. Gov. Crist conservative principles are needed now more than ever in our nation’s capital.”
– Glen Gilzean, Jr.
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Charlie Crist on Environment
When it comes to the issue of the environment, Charlie Crist is a proven leader. Having grown up on Tampa Bay, Charlie Crist understands the need to maintain and protect Florida’s ecosystem.
Throughout his public service, Charlie Crist has protected Florida’s natural beauty. As Governor, Charlie Crist saw that vision in restoring a more natural water flow within the Florida Everglades when he announced the planned purchase of the U.S. Sugar Corporation. This bold move will remove more than 80,000 acres of sugar land and allow for restoration to begin that will move, store and clean water from Lake Okeechobee south to Everglades National Park and into Florida Bay.
His efforts led the Audubon of Florida in October 2008 to present the “Champion of the Everglades” award to Charlie Crist for his leadership in the pending U.S. sugar land acquisition.
As Florida’s next U.S. Senator, Charlie Crist will fight for the federal funds necessary to continue the federal-state partnership under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) passed in 2000. Working with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a successful CERP will save the Florida Everglades for generations to come. In March 2009, the National Wildlife Federation recognized the work of Governor Crist in Everglades restoration by giving him the “Conservation Achievement Award for Government.”
Charlie Crist believes in conservation. Conserving our state’s resources will enable future generations to benefit from the beauty of Florida for years to come. Conservation programs like Florida Forever, a restoration program which has successfully conserved nearly one-third of undeveloped state land and the St. Johns River Restoration program, will reap long term benefits for Florida’s cherished eco-system.
In addition, Charlie Crist supports Amendment 4 that lowers property taxes for landowners who put their property into conservation.
The strength of the America is its people. The beauty of America is its national parks. Following the model of Teddy Roosevelt, Charlie Crist will support efforts to preserve and conserve our national resources and treasures.