The Guardians of Martin County is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping shape a positive future for Martin County.
Our guiding principle is “Live Responsibly, Protect Our Future.”
The Guardians of Martin County are working on the Loxa-Lucie Headwaters Initiative to preserve nearly 70,000 acres of environmentally sensitive land in Hobe Sound.
Photo: Geoffrey Smith
Martin County is part of the southern border of the biodiverse 156-mile Indian River Lagoon.
Photo: Greg Braun
The confluence of the St. Lucie River/Indian River Lagoon, where the inlet regularly flushes water in and out, resulting in clearer water.
Photo: Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch
The stakes are high when considering developmental proposals outside of the urban services boundary in western Martin County.
Photo: Greg Braun
Martin County has a vested interest in the regulation of Lake Okeechobee, as the County boundary extends to the middle of the lake.
Photo: SFWMD
A beautiful sunrise over Stuart Beach.
There are no high-rises along Martin County's coast, thanks to a 4-story height limit included in the Comprehensive Plan.
Latest News
Loxa-Lucie Headwaters Initiative – The next phase is underway…
For decades, the State of Florida and its residents in southern Martin County and northern Palm Beach County have been working to protect a mosaic of wetland marshes and low-elevation…
Podcast Episode 8 – Martin County Forever
The Guardians are pleased to release the next in our series of podcasts – Martin County Forever. This month, Martin County Forever Co-chairs Jim Snedeker and Merritt Matheson sit…
Vote NO on Amendment 2
From our friends at the Florida Wildlife Federation: Amendment 2, the “Right to Hunt and Fish” constitutional amendment, will appear on Florida’s 2024 ballot. While it may sound harmless, it…
Podcast Episode 7 – Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program
The Guardians are pleased to release the next in our series of podcasts – Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program. Guardians Executive Director Greg Braun discusses the Indian River…
WPTV: How could adding amenities boost the economic impact of Fla. state parks?
Florida state park visitation numbers have remained fairly stable over the past decade. Would adding amenities like the DEP is proposing boost economic impact? Click here to read the article.
Jeff Corwin: Florida state parks are natural natural jewels. Don’t destroy them.
Florida’s spectacular state parks are paramount to environmental stewardship, because they ensure that irreplaceable natural resources are accessible to everyone. Click here to read the Jeff Corwin’s article.
Projects We Support
Loxa-Lucie Headwaters Initiative Presentation on Video
Watch and learn all about this exciting land conservation project that focuses on land that is East of I-95 and West of Hobe Sound in Martin County.
Help Save Our Wildlife & Increase Driver Safety
Please make a Tax-Deductible Donation for the "Wildlife Mortality Study".
Warning: Contains graphic images
Letter in Support of New FPL Solar Energy Center
Guardians' believe "White Tail" will provide environmental and economic benefits.