PINE ROCKLAND DONATION FOR EEL

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering the acceptance of a $925,000.00 donation from the Center for Biological Diversity, Miami Pine Rocklands Coalition, South Florida Wildlands Association, and Tropical Audubon Society. These funds are designated for the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Management Trust Fund, specifically for the management and acquisition of pine rocklands within Miami-Dade County. The EEL Program currently manages over 1,636 acres of pine rocklands and has identified an additional 415 acres for potential acquisition. The donation aims to supplement existing conservation funding for this critically imperiled habitat, which supports numerous federally protected species and is vital for migratory birds. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation.