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 Key Endorsements
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. We are pleased to share key…
Funding Priorities Letter sent to FL State Legislature
The Guardians of Martin County are committed to helping shape a positive future for Martin County. One of our guiding principles is “Greater impact in the community will be achieved by working together…
KC Ingram Show featuring Greg Braun, Barbara Birdsey and Geoffrey Smith
Guardians Executive Director Greg Braun, Treasured Lands Foundation Founder Barbara Birdsey and local artist/artisan Geoffrey Smith, who is on the Loxa-Lucie Community Outreach Committee, were recent guests on the KC…
State Land Management Bills in Florida House & Senate
There is pending legislation in the Florida Senate and House specific to state land management. Senator Gayle Harrell filed SB 80, the “State Park Preservation Act” on December 4, 2024.…
Podcast Episode 10 – Native Plant Society
The Guardians are pleased to release the next in our series of podcasts featuring the Native Plant Society. This episode features Guardians Executive Director, Greg Braun sitting down with Carly…
Podcast Episode 9 – Controlling Urban Sprawl
The Guardians are pleased to release the next in our series of podcasts – a conversation with 1000 Friends of Florida discussing controlling urban sprawl. Urban Sprawl and growth…
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.