Balloons and Lanterns Kill, Jacksonville!
First Coast Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation supports the adoption of an ordinance to comprehensively protect marine and wildlife from balloon and lantern releases. Balloons mimic food sources such as jellyfish and are responsible for countless deaths of birds, turtles, livestock and other wildlife.
First Coast Surfrider supports comprehensive balloon and lantern release oridinances across Duval County. The Chapter has successfully helped pass ordinances in Neptune, Atlantic, and St.John's County. It's time for Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach to join our neighbors and have a clear policy on the dangerous practice.
In March, 2022 the Chapter testified with friends to suggest the City of Jacksonville also adopt a similar ordinance.