With local sheriff joining in, fight intensifies over oil drilling near Apalachicola River
Sheriff A.J. 'Tony' Smith hosted a two-hour boat ride to explain why North Florida is no place for oil drilling.
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FWC suggests partially reopening Apalachicola Bay to oyster harvesting starting in 2026, despite low population
(WCTV) - This year marks a make-or-break moment for the fishing industry in the oyster ... to discuss the future of oyster harvesting in Apalachicola. The meeting comes as the conclusion of ...
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Lawmakers push to ban oil drilling near Apalachicola Bay
The proposed ban comes after public outcry over a permitted exploratory oil well in the Apalachicola River floodplains. The House bill specifically prohibits drilling within 10 miles of the bay's ...
Apalachicola Riverkeeper continues fight against oil drilling permit in Apalachicola River
Almost a year ago, the Department of Environmental Protection intended to issue a permit to Clear Water Land & Minerals to allow exploratory oil drilling ...
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With local sheriff joining in, fight intensifies over oil drilling near Apalachicola River
A cormorant flies over the Apalachicola River on Wednesday ... get it out of these little sloughs and tributaries. I grew up fishing and hunting here. I can’t imagine something contaminating ...