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Intersection | Women and Florida's Environmental Movement
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
By: Mark Simpson

May 13 2011 | WMFE - 90.7's Mark Simpson talks with Florida's economy is built on growth and development. The state's tropical environment and beaches is a primary tourist draw, but it has also spawned a strong conservationist movement. At the heart of this movement are women who historically were instrumental in getting legislation passed even before they could vote. Here to discuss the role of women in Florida's environmental movement is a panel of experts.

Victoria Tschinkel, chairwoman of 1,000 Friends of Florida, Jane Healy who the Pulitzer Prize for her
reporting on growth with Orlando Sentinel, and Rollins College adjunct professor of environmental studies Leslie Kemp Poole join the conversation

Click here to see "Intersection" host Mark Simpson with the panel.