Back in the 1970s and 80s, our Dad, Frank Dickinson, was involved with several organizations and efforts to help slow development in areas to preserve water quality and natural areas.
As president of the Rolling Oaks Citizens Association he fought to slow the development of Weston, FL where he saw the coming impact on water quality and natural areas.
As president of the Environmental Coalition of Broward County he worked with the county commission and Commissioner Anne Kolb, specifically, to preserve the area now known as West Lake Park in Hollywood, FL. This is why we thought it would be a great place to donate in his name.
Info About Donations on the About PageI believe he also worked on the Broward County Planning Council at one point in time and probably a few other things. He was very active during this period.
Overall he was concerned about the pace of development in South Florida and the destruction of natural areas.
Here are some articles for more reading: