September 2, 2026 - Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) and Myakka River Partnership Executive Director Miri Hardy testify in support of H.R. 642 in a House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing.
May 7, 2026 - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission endorses H.R. 642.April 28, 2026 - American Rivers showcases the Myakka River in Sarasota County as a Case Study of Community-led Conservation.
April 22, 2026 - U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (FL) cosponsored “Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025”
April 21, 2026 - Demonstrating continued commitment to protecting the Myakka, Sarasota County's Board of Commissioners add Hawkins Ranch to their Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program’s Priority List.
January 2026 - American Rivers highlights the Myakka River in Sarasota County as an example of River Protection Across the U.S.
December 2025 - Sarasota County Commissioners commemorate County’s 50th Anniversary of Commitment to the Myakka River.
July 2025 - Sen. Scott introduces S.2270, Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025 senate companion bill.
Jan 2025 - Rep Steube (R-FL 17) introduces H.R. 642, the Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025, co-sponsored by Rep. Buchanan (R-FL 16).
The wide range of habitat types within the Myakka River corridor supports a great diversity of flora and fauna, including numerous imperiled species such as roseate spoonbills and American Alligators. - Photo by Miri Hardy