![]() ![]() ![]() Mangrove wetlands are key to maintaining healthy fisheries, another huge revenue-generating activity for the state, and act as natural protection against hurricanes. “The developers will get more permits to build massive housing developments over wetlands, the rock miners will get more permits to extract limestone under Florida’s natural landscape, and the road builders will get more permits to pave over the ponds, lakes, rivers, and swamps in Florida’s paradise.”įlorida’s wetlands, including the sprawling Everglades, help support ecosystems and wildlife that draw millions of tourists to the state. “Delegating the power to grant wetland dredge and fill permits to the State of Florida is a dream come true for the developers, miners, and road builders who spend lavishly to elect, influence, and control Florida politicians,” said Frank Jackalone, Sierra Club Florida Chapter Director. ![]()
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