Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation
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30th October 2024
Hurricane Season in the Corridor
The Florida Wildlife Corridor spans nearly 18 million acres of wild Florida, encompassing 67% of the state’s natural floodplain. Conserving these spaces is vital, as they help reduce flood risks and support aquifer recharge. However, hurricane damage can impact access to recreation in the Corridor, which includes 75 state parks and 32 state forests, and disrupts the region’s natural landscape. Hurricanes like Helen and Milton have recently impacted many protected areas, temporarily displacing native wildlife, damaging trees, and causing river and lake flooding that reshapes these natural environments.
