- In 2023, Wakulla County residents rallied to oppose a proposed gas station near Chip’s Hole, a fragile cave system connected to Wakulla Springs.
- Conservation Florida secured a $3.78 million state-funded deal to protect the cave system by swapping land with Southwest Georgia Oil.
- Watch the video to learn how the deal ensures the cave system remains safeguarded, providing opportunities for conservation while still accommodating regional development.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
It started with a packed room and passionate voices.
Summer of 2023 hundreds of neighbors showed up to a Wakulla County Commission meeting to spread their message, protecting Chip’s Hole…