Governor Scott: Everglades Oil Drilling "Not on the Table"

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 "."

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ of Florida supports the buying back of those drilling leases by the state.

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