The Trump administration is steamrolling Florida’s oceans and wildlife
Lawmakers should block an administration decision to exempt Gulf drilling from the Endangered Species Act.
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Audubon Florida leader has built reputation for working across party lines
As Audubon Florida's executive director, Julie Wraithmell leads its statewide science and advocacy efforts.
President Trump: Keep Florida great and say no to new offshore drilling
Okaloosa County depends on healthy waters, strong military bases and an unspoiled environment.
New oil and gas leases would be catastrophic for the next generation
On Nov. 20, a five-year offshore leasing plan was announced that would push oil drilling closer to Florida’s coast.
Oil drilling off Florida’s coast? We have a two-word response: Deepwater Horizon
Under the new Trump administration plan, drilling would be allowed 100 miles or more off Florida’s Gulf Coast.
USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond
The Tampa Bay Surveillance project aims to make clear the complicated state of contamination in Florida’s largest estuary.
Say no to oil drilling on Florida’s coast
As the Interior Department drafts its new offshore drilling plan, Florida's coast and beaches are on the line.
Judge recommends against drilling near the Apalachicola River
The issue now goes back to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ ignores lessons from Deepwater Horizon disaster
Commercial fishing lost $4.9 billion and recreational fishing lost $3.5 billion due to the disaster, a study estimated.
Protecting Florida’s coastline is good for business — and our future
The Florida Coastal Protection Act would permanently ban oil exploration, development and production off Florida’s coast.