State Representative Kim Kendall, a Republican from St. Augustine, is set to hold a news conference Tuesday near Guana Preserve in St. Johns County alongside other county leaders.

Just a few hours after President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, spoke out against the controversial proposal to exchange 600 acres of protected land in St. Johns County’s Guana Preserve for conservation land elsewhere, the developer withdrew its application.

Susie Wiles, President Donald J. Trump’s chief of staff, blasted a controversial and fast-tracked proposal backed by Florida regulators that would trade 600 acres of sensitive and prized public land in St. Johns County to a private developer, calling the proposed swap “outrageous” and a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” in a statement to The Tributary on Sunday.

St. Johns County residents protested the proposed Guana Preserve land swap on Saturday.

A controversial proposal to exchange 600 acres of protected land in St. Johns County’s Guana Preserve for conservation land elsewhere has sparked strong opposition from local residents and environmental advocates.

St. Johns County residents are opposing a land swap of about 600 acres of the Guana River Wildlife Management Area for about 3,065 acres of land from four separate parcels throughout Florida.

Several million dollars are set aside for the coming fiscal year to address impacts of climate change on the environment.

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting a scavenger hunt experience in early May. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A first-of-its-kind scavenger hunt awaits Floridians who want to experience the great outdoors and explore the state’s scenic wilderness. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will host the inaugural Florida WildQuest at seven wildlife management areas (or WMAs) throughout the state including the Guana River Wildlife Management Area in Ponte Vedra Beach. To take part in the scavenger hunt, you’ll need to download the free GooseChase app on your smartphone. To learn more about Florida WildQuest and the prizes, visit FloridaNatureTrackers.com.