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

Indian River Lagoon

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

The Guardians of Martin County’s Podcast Episode 2

The Guardians of Martin County are pleased to launch a new podcast series that will feature various topics that are of interest to people who care about the environment in…

Read our Fall 2023 Newsletter “In Balance”

In this edition, we pay tribute to the late environmental champion Maggy Hurchalla, and we provide background on the proposed Rural Lifestyle amendment.

Read our Spring 2023 Newsletter “In Balance”

In this edition, we pay tribute to the late environmental champion Maggy Hurchalla, and we provide background on the proposed Rural Lifestyle amendment.

Read our Fall 2022 Newsletter “In Balance”

In this edition, we pay tribute to the late environmental champion Maggy Hurchalla, and we provide background on the proposed Rural Lifestyle amendment.

Guardians Email Blast Regarding First Martin County EAR Public Meeting

View this email in your browser From our colleagues at 1000 Friends of Florida Every seven years, local governments in Florida are required to update their comprehensive plans, which dictate…

Is West Palm Beach headed to Martin County?

Is West Palm Beach headed to Martin County? Some fear comp plan changes will open that door.   Link to original TCPalm article  Link to TCPalm clips from Comprehensive Plan…

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.