Economic Development and the Enviormental protection for Okaloosa County and Vision 2015

Economic Development
The EDC of Okaloosa County promotes economic strength and development.  This includes the retention and expansion of existing industry as well as target industry recruiting.  The military presence and its influence is the number one economic contributor for Okaloosa.

Military
Since the mid-90s Eglin Air Force Base officials have been looking for ways to prevent encroachment from development of land adjacent to area bases and within the existing military low-level flyway that could restrict the missions of the region's military installations and jeopardize their viability.  Following the 2005 BRAC Commission, Eglin AFB created its growth management plan Vision 2015.  Incorporated in this growth management plan is Eglin's air, land and sea buffering zones.

Environmental
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and The Nature Conservancy have long recognized the conservation value of lands in Northwest Florida with its immense biological diversity.  It is known as one of the last great wilderness spaces in Florida.

Goals of the Northwest Florida Greenway

• Promote the sustainability of the military mission in northwest Florida to meet national defense testing, operational and training requirements as outlined in the Joint Gulf Range Strategic Plan.
• Strengthen the regional economy by sustaining the the military presence while enabling contract awards with local civilian defense contractors and enhancing tourism.
• Protect lands that will sustain the high biodiversity of the region, link protected natural areas, preserve water resources and provide areas for outdoor recreation including the Florida National Scenic Trail.

The Northwest Florida Greenway is a conceptual plan to help identify and prioritize land preservation and conservation opportunities that will protect the land and air space corridors

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