Agenda Item Name:
Title
Rights of Nature Update
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Presenter:
Corbin Hanson
Description:
Discussion of Rights of Nature, a legal movement that seeks to grant personhood, and associated legal rights such as the right to sue, to natural resources. In Alachua County, this movement has focused primarily on the Santa Fe River.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Hear presentation on Rights of Nature and update regarding the status of Rights of Nature in Florida
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Prior Board Motions:
On February 9, 2021, the Board directed the County Attorney’s Office to return with an update on the status of Rights of Nature in Florida, as well as the status of the Orange County Rights of Nature Charter provision and any obstacles contained in State law.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Background:
On February 11, 2020, Thomas Linzey spoke to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the Rights of Nature movement and national trends. Neither the Board of County Commissioners or the Charter Review Commission opted to place Rights of Nature language on the 2020 ballot for inclusion in the County’s Charter.