Florida’s public lands are once again at risk of a heist. The State is pushing forward a proposal to give away 600 acres of state-owned land in the Guana River Wildlife Management Area through a land exchange with a private developer, The Upland, LLC.  

This area is part of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve and has been protected since its public purchase in 1984. Acquired under the landmark Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) program, this parcel was funded by Florida taxpayers and intended to be protected forever. Yet without meaningful public notice, this land exchange was quietly added to the May 21, 2025 Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) agenda, bypassing public trust and limiting the opportunity for Floridians to weigh in. 

ARC members are meeting on May 21 to vote on this reckless proposal—and they need to hear from YOU. Use the form below to send a message directly to ARC members urging them to REJECT this Guana River WMA land swap. We’ve provided a message for you—which you can send it as-is or personalize it with your own words.

Help stop this dangerous precedent. Take action below.