Wildflower Resolutions

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What is a Wildflower Resolution?

In 2009, a model county resolution was developed by Florida Wildflower Foundation members Eleanor Dietrich and Jeff Caster. The resolution, which recognizes the historical, environmental and cultural significance of Florida wildflowers, is a pledge to conserve wildflowers through such management practices as reduced mowing.

Wakulla County enacted the first resolution, followed by Gadsden, Leon, Lake, Marion, Brevard and Volusia counties. Now, 37 counties and three municipalities have wildflower resolutions.

Scroll down to find your district and view your county’s or city’s resolution. If your county or city does not have a resolution, our “How to Get Started” guide below provides step-by-step instructions on facilitating the adoption process.

How to Get Started

  • Select your district tab below. Counties that are green on the district map have adopted wildflower resolutions. If your county is green, click on the county’s name below the map to see how the resolution was adopted there. Contact those who led the effort to learn more.
  • Team with a resident or organization that has ties with a county commissioner who supports environmental issues. If possible, organize a group effort by asking for help from Florida Wildflower Foundation members and local FNPS chapters, as well as from Audubon and Sierra Club chapters, garden clubs, civic organizations, and homeowners associations. Ask them for letters of support.
  • After getting a commissioner’s support, work with the county public works staff to get their backing. Ask their advice about the best way to proceed, including the resolution’s final wording, scheduling a presentation to the county or city commission, and securing the commission’s vote.
  • Download the model county resolution.
  • Work with the county public works department to identify county, state and federal roads with showy stands of wildflowers. Ask your county’s roadside maintenance supervisor and your county’s FDOT maintenance representatives (state, federal roads) for advice about altering mowing practices to allow wildflowers to flourish naturally. Agree on a management plan for each road that includes the mowing extent, width and frequency. Put this in writing from the county public works department and submit it to the appropriate FDOT maintenance representative.
  • Develop a follow-up plan. The adoption of a county wildflower resolution is only the first step in conserving roadside wildflowers. Organize periodic followups with county staff and issue reports on efforts. Develop a plan that includes publicity (newspapers, blogs), distribution of photos and educational materials, and site monitoring.

District 1

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District 2

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District 3

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District 4

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District 5

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District 6

District 6 currently has no Wildflower Resolutions in place.

District 7

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District 1

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District 2

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District 3

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District 4

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District 5

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District 7

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