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Save Our Shores

It’s no wonder so many visitors are drawn to our state every year. Stunningly beautiful coastal landscapes and rich marine life, such as sea turtles, coral reefs and manatees, offer something for everyone.

Florida’s coastline provides countless recreational opportunities—employing thousands of Floridians and generating more than $65 billion a year for the Sunshine State.

But oil companies want to disrupt our world famous beaches and endanger our fragile marine life by drilling within three miles of our coast.

Environment Florida is urging Florida senators to stand up against Big Oil.

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Our Latest News Release

High-Speed Rail Means More Jobs, Less Oil Usage 1/28/2010

"President Obama is delivering on his promise, putting Florida on track to a cleaner transportation future by investing in high speed rail," said Environment Florida Advocate Adam Rivera. "By making these investments now, America will be able to travel on these clean, sleek, fast trains within a decade, saving oil and reducing global warming pollution."

Our Latest Reports

Plug-in Cars: Powering America Toward a Cleaner Future 1/20/2010

Plug-in vehicles have the potential to make an immediate difference in reducing air pollution and curbing dependence on oil. Over the long term, plug-ins can play a critical role in the effort to stop global warming. The technology needed to build workable plug-in vehicles exists today, but it will take a coherent strategy and concerted action in order to take full advantage of the potential of plug-in vehicles.

Oceans Under the Gun 12/02/2009

For the first time, this report collects comprehensive information about what's at risk in the ocean and on our precious coasts should offshore drilling be expanded to areas like the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific coast.

Environment Florida In the News

Environmentalists tout benefits of "Plug-In" cars 1/21/2010

Environment Florida Field Associate Sarah Bucci says that mainstream auto manufacturers are starting to make the cars more widely available, something evidenced by Toyota’s newly-unveiled plans to mine lithium, an essential component of electric car batteries.

Will charging stations replace Tampa parking meters? 1/20/2010

Sarah Bucci, of Environment Florida says, "Having our policy makers put these policies into place, where we're getting more of the infrastructure and more rebates for consumers and businesses to invest in electric vehicles, we'll see more of these on the road."

NovaCharge, Environment Florida, SEAA promote electric cars 1/20/2010

Environment Florida and NovaCharge are urging Tampa and Florida lawmakers to adopt rules that encourage the use of electric and hybrid cars, lowering the nation’s dependence on oil and improving air quality.