Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
AllLast 30 daysLast 6 months|criticalhighmediumlow|Public SafetyZoningDevelopmentEnvironmentTaxes BudgetGeneralRoadsBusiness Jobs
Filtered to Environment
Filtered to 30d
2 issues in environment
HighEnvironment
Key deer habitat protections codified for Big Pine and No Name Keys
The 20-year-old habitat plan for key deer, indigo snakes and marsh rabbits expires June 30, and federal law requires moving reviews to the county's permit referral process on July 1. Conservation advocates urged a one-year extension, citing lost monitoring and enforceability questions.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026
HighEnvironment
Species assessment guides and Habitat Conservation Plan update
The Habitat Conservation Plan and Incidental Take Permit for Big Pine and No Name Keys expire June 30, 2026. The board was to accept a US Fish and Wildlife Service letter transitioning reviews of three protected species into the county's permit referral process under the 2010 Biological Opinion starting July 1, 2026.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026