Congress is considering a bill that would allow Florida wetlands to be destroyed without following key environmental protections.
The bill would reestablish a permitting program that a federal court struck down for failing to legally protect endangered species.
In 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave control to Florida over certain wetland permits, without federal oversight.
The state’s program was much less protective, so a coalition of organizations, including St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, challenged the decision in court and won.
In 2024, a federal court shut down the program for violating the Endangered Species Act and the Administrative ...
Congress is considering a bill that would allow Florida wetlands to be destroyed without following key environmental protections.
The bill would reestablish a permitting program that a federal court struck down for failing to legally protect endangered species.
In 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave control to Florida over certain wetland permits, without federal oversight.
The state’s program was much less protective, so a coalition of organizations, including St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, challenged the decision in court and won.
In 2024, a federal court shut down the program for violating the Endangered Species Act and the Administrative Procedures Act.
Now, Congress is considering reviving it, ignoring the court’s decision and potentially threatening Florida’s wetlands, wildlife, and clean water.
We need your help to stop this dangerous rollback.
Congress is considering a bill that would allow Florida wetlands to be destroyed without following key environmental protections.
The bill would reestablish a permitting program that a federal court struck down for failing to legally protect endangered species.
We need your help to stop this dangerous rollback.
Tell Congress to reject this effort and stand up for Florida’s wetlands and endangered species.