The Florida Madcaps
A podcast about Florida’s natural areas around the state that offer fantastic recreation opportunities. There is much more to Florida than theme parks and overcrowded beaches. Three veteran Florida enthusiasts Chris, Chelsey, and Ryan share their travel experiences and perspective for exploring the Sunshine State. Each episode will delve into the natural and fascinating aspects of Florida, including the trails, beaches, springs, history, ecological issues, and recreational opportunities.
The Florida Madcaps
As Bad As It Is: Mangroves, Hurricane Machines, & 2025 Leadership
Bills discussed during the episode:
Senate Bill 50 - Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resiliency - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/50
Senate Bill 56 - Weather Modification Activities - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/56
Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesession
Resource for seeing which Florida elected official is receiving contributions from industries associated with pollution:
Vote Water Dirty Money Project - https://votewater.org/dirty-money/
Releases of the speeches that we mentioned during the episode:
Senate President Ben Albritton Prepared Remarks - https://flsenate.gov/PublishedContent/Offices/2024-2026/President/Documents/11_19_24_President_Ben_Albritton__x2019;s_Organization_Session_Remarks_as_Prepared_for_Delivery.pdf
House Speaker Daniel Perez Prepared Remarks - https://myfloridahouse.gov/api/document/house?listName=Press%20Releases&itemId=898
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Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
