MANATEE COUNTY, FL (June 13, 2025) – Manatee County residents who want to help protect land and water resources, preserve fish and wildlife habitat, and provide for passive recreation are invited to apply for one of three Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee (ELMAC) positions.
Those with special expertise or backgrounds in the following areas are being sought for the current openings:
- Banking, Finance or Real Estate
- Agricultural Community Member
- Schooled in Natural Sciences
The Environmental Lands Division has been working with ELMAC to implement the community-initiated, voter-approved Conservation and Parks Projects Referendum which authorized millions of dollars for the acquisition, improvement, and management of land to protect natural resources and provide parks.
“These are important roles,” said Manatee County District 1 Commissioner Carol Ann Felts. “We need good participation on the board to help make some vital decisions about what we’re going to do with our taxpayer’s money.”
This citizen’s advisory board makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on environmental land acquisition and management, including recreational planning and programming of public lands. ELMAC also serves as the Tree Advisory Board to promote awareness of the County-wide tree canopy and tree education programs.
Applications for these three appointments will be accepted through July 7, 2025, and may be found here. Applicants must reside in Manatee County.
ELMAC typically meets on the first Monday of every other month at 6:00 pm in the Manatee Room at 1112 Manatee Ave W, in Bradenton.