American Conservation Coalition State Director Danielle Lindsay: Conservation is ‘inherently conservative’

TAMPA, Fla. – American Conservation Coalition Florida State Director Danielle Lindsay explained how nature conservation is “inherently conservative” during an interview with Florida’s Voice.

Lindsay talked about the work that the coalition has done to protect the United States’ natural resources while at the Florida Young Republicans 2024 State Convention.

“We are focused on grassroots action, just getting people out in nature and showing people why they should love, not only America, but the earth that they live on,” she said.

“We really focus on reaching across both sides of the aisle to bring people together in a bipartisan way,” she added. “Because both sides, both political parties, should care about conservation.”

Lindsay explained how former President Theodore Roosevelt was the first to bring to the major forefront conservation efforts, ultimately leading to the creation of the national park system.

“We should want to conserve America The Beautiful for our children, and that’s inherently conservative,” she continued. “And we’re here to change the messaging on that and make sure that all Americans, regardless of if they’re Republican, conservative, liberal or Democrat, that we can come together and conserve this beautiful country for everyone.”

Lindsay said that the organization is focused on multiple projects in the state, including oyster reef restoration on Florida’s Space Coast and water quality issues in central Florida.

“A lot of grassroots action, getting out there, bringing people together like the young Republicans,” she said. “We love getting the Young Republicans out and getting them on cleanups and just getting out in nature and making it beautiful for everyone.”