Sustainability and Resilience
Our Purpose:
The Sustainability and Resilience Activity is responsible for managing initiatives to assist government officials and residents in proactive planning for climate events and use of our natural resources. The Activity also provides free educational programs for all ages through Be Floridian Now, Explore Volusia, Green Volusia, and the Lyonia Environmental Center. We continually strive to promote a sense of ownership and responsibility for the future of our enviornment through these educational programs and volunteer opportunities.
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. United Nations Brundtland Commission (1987)
The ability to bounce forward; absorb, recover and get better in the face of short-term shocks like hurricanes or infrastructure failures and long-term stressors like affordable housing, aging infrastructure, shifting economic trends, and climate change. East Central Florida Regional Resilience Collaborative Strategic Resilience Action Plan (2021)
Current Initiatives
Energy Use Reduction - Facility Upgrades
Low Impact Development
Volusia Forward
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Looking to stay in the know about our current initiatives or for a fun program to attend? Sign up for our monthly Sustainability and Resilience or Lyonia Environmental Center newsletters.
- Click here to view September 2025 Newsletter
Upcoming events
Explore Volusia: Spruce Creek Mound Hike
May 7 @8:30 am to 10:30 am
Join environmental specialists on this hike and enjoy spectacular views of Spruce Creek. Along the way, the group will discover the history of the Spruce Creek Mound and its significance to the people who once lived here. Ages 8 and up are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear ...
Explore Volusia: Habitat Restoration and Management Eco-buggy Tour
May 12 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Join the Explore Volusia program for an eco-buggy tour of Carter Quail Ranch, 532 S. State Road 415, New Smyrna Beach. While touring the property, participants will learn how land managers and land management technicians restore land to natural habitats and manage the land for conservation, nat...
Explore Volusia: Deep Creek Soil Study Eco-buggy Tour
May 29 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Join environmental specialist Tommy Nordmann and soil expert David Griffis for a riding tour of Deep Creek Preserve. In addition to identifying plants and wildlife in the preserve, participants will learn how soil analysis informs decisions about land use and permitting. Participants will also disco...
