Now is the time to act to preserve our natural lands and water quality for today and future generations!

Martin County is a very special place and we want to keep it that way. We need to buy the land before it is developed. Once it's gone, it's gone forever!

Why acquire and preserve these lands?

There are many reasons!

  • Clean and restore our rivers and waterways.
  • Ensure safe drinking water.
  • Preserve valuable natural lands and habitat and corridors for wildlife.
  • Create more recreational opportunities.
  • Protect the unique character of Martin County.
  • Economic benefits: increase property values, promote more efficient development, enhance ecotourism, and help farmers continue to farm.

How do we preserve these lands?

By VOTING YES to Buy the Land!

A Martin County Referendum to Protect Water Quality, Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat through a half cent sales tax is on your ballot on November 5.

The official referendum wording will appear on your ballot like this:

Lands to Protect Water Quality, Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat.

Shall Martin County protect its water quality and unique character by acquiring critical natural lands in Martin Couty within the Indian River Lagoon South, Pal-Mar, Loxahatchee and St. Lucie Headwaters, Blueways areas and provide municipal infrastructure allowed by law, by levying a one-half percent (0.5%) county sales tax for 10 years starting January 1, 2025 with Annual Audit and Citizen Oversight?

The Voters of Martin County get to control our own future and that of our community!

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Which Lands Should Be Acquired?

Of the 116,000 acres identified on Martin County’s Land Acquisition Map, about 61% (71,000 acres) have already been acquired.

That means nearly 46,000 acres are still available for potential acquisition.

Target Areas

Our focus is on four key areas totaling nearly 46,000 acres.

How Do We Fund This?

Through a referendum to be placed on the November 2024 ballot for a 10-year, half-cent sales tax to purchase and conserve natural lands in Martin County.

The Voters of Martin County get to decide their future and that of our community!

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You Can Help!

Help us spread the word!
Encourage people to
VOTE YES to
Protect Natural lands & Water Quality
Ensure Safe Drinking Water
Preserve Wildlife Habitat
Buy the Land

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You can also send a check made payable to: MCF Political Action Committee and mail to:
Martin County Forever
P.O. Box 792
Palm City, Florida 34991

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