By Jonathan Webber
Conservation Campaign Manager
Published September 07, 2011
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In response to comments he made about the future of oil drilling in the Everglades, Governor Rick Scott made it clear through a spokesperson that discussion on expanding drilling in our imperiled wetlands is "."
Ä¢¹½Av applauds the Governor's decision to take a stand against increased drilling in this critical natural area.
Oil drilling has been taking place in the Everglades in various, limited form since 1943. Ä¢¹½Av of Florida supports the buying back of those drilling leases by the state.
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