Last Stand achievements 2024
Last Stand Events and Activities 2024
Advocating for governmental policies and educational initiatives that align with our focus on managing growth, enhancing water quality, and expanding workforce housing.
Advocacy and Policy Initiatives
On April 17, 2024, Last Stand spoke at the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), and on April 16, 2024, Last Stand presented a letter opposing the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment granting 86 Early Evacuation (EE) ROGOs To CEMEX Construction Materials, Florida, LLC, which was inconsistent with County policy via an ordinance reserving these EE ROGOs for potential takings liabilities.
March 20, 2024, Dottie Moses, Last Stand Board Member, addressed The Monroe County BOCC at their special workshop: Hurricane Evacuation and ROGOs
February 28, 2024, Keys Last Stand advocated for affordable workforce housing amid policy concerns
February 15, 2024, Last Stand spoke against approval of Tavernier Commercial Overlay District related to the Cemex Project
January 22, 2024, Last Stand urged prioritization of public safety and environmental protection in the City of Marathon’s City Council Workshop on ROGOs
Community Engagement and Education
May 7, 2024, Last Stand co-sponsored “Crisis in the Keys: What is Happening in our Water?” A presentation by Dr. Brian Lapointe
April 27, 2024, Last Stand sponsored an author discussion at Books & Books featuring Lydia Millet, a National Book Award Finalist and a professional at the Center for Biological Diversity. This event aligns with Last Stand’s mission to preserve and protect the unique natural environment of the Florida Keys
April 15, 2024, Last Stand hosted an educational talk, “Enough? Are the Keys at Capacity?” A talk with prominent conservation attorney Richard Grosso
April 12, 2024, Last Stand sponsored the Early Bird Clean Up, a City of Key West Plogging Event at Nelson English Park, part of the City’s Campaign, Keep Key West Beautiful
March 21, 2024, Editorial by Last Stand Board Member Robert Gold, “What Every Keys Resident Should Know About Our Capacity,” published in the Keys Weekly Newspaper
January 29, 2024, Keys Last Stand 2024 Annual Meeting - What Will the Keys Look Like In 2034? How Today’s Decisions Affect Our Future, including panelists Chris Bergh, The Nature Conservancy; Richard Grosso, environmental attorney; Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer for Monroe County; Brian E. Lapointe, PhD, with Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University; Jonathan Rizzo, NOAA Hurricane Expert; Linda Grist Cunningham (moderator) Editor and Columnist, Key West Island News
Environmental Protection and Conservation
April 20, 2024, Last Stand joined the 27th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Bahia Honda State Park, themed 'Planet versus Plastic’
March 25, 2024, Last Stand opposes the expansion of the footprint of Pier B (Walsh Family) Bay bottom lease with the State of Florida to allow larger Cruise Ships in concert with Safer, Cleaner Ships
March 12, 2024, Last Stand letter opposing the petition filed by Marathon to expand the use of the Area 3 wastewater treatment plant and shallow wells.
