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Document Title |
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02/26/2010 |
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Resolved
Against Drilling
A map of counties, cities, chambers
of commerce, and other local
agencies that have passed
resolutions against oil drilling in
Florida waters.
Visit
http://protectfloridasbeaches.org/resolutions.html
to see a full list of resolutions
and tips for how to pass a
resolution in your town or chamber
of commerce.
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Map by
Progress Florida (www.progressflorida.org)
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02/2010 |
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Potential Impacts of Oil & Gas
Exploration in the Gulf
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A
Report to the Century Commission for
a Sustainable Florida
Prepared by
the Collins Center for Public Policy
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12/05/2001 |
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Eastern Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale
181 Statistics
Proposed OCS Lease Sale 181 --
Graphic (.jpg)
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These
documents contain statistical
information specific to Sale 181,
held on December 5, 2001.
The reports organize the data in
several different ways and show the
area in question in detail.
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2009 |
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The Effects of Maritime Oil Spills
on Wildlife Including Non-Avian
Marine Life
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Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
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10/06/09 |
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Protect Florida’s Beaches
(PowerPoint Presentation)
Oil and Gas Leasing Florida
State-owned Waters Gulf of Mexico: A
Briefing
(In Acrobat Reader)
The Complete Discussion on MP3
Format
(Click to listen to both sides of
the presentation)
Photographs from the offshore oil
drilling discussion
Florida Forum on Oil Exploration Replay
Florida Forum on Oil Exploration Replay
(Acrobat Reader Format)
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The
Florida House Democratic Caucus
hosted a discussion concerning
proposals to lift the ban on
offshore oil drilling in state
waters.
Presenters included Frank Matthews
of the Hopping Green & Sams law firm
and others representing Florida
Energy Associates; Eric Draper of
the Florida Audubon Society; and
various other experts on the
subject.
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Newspaper &
Other Articles |
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03/05/2010
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Promise of drilling jobs is an empty
one
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From Tallahassee Democrat |
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02/26/10 |
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Report: Florida Drilling Makes No
Major Impact on Gas Prices
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From
News Service Florida |
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02/14/2010 |
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The story of oil |
From
St. Petersburg Times
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02/13/10 |
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Eric Draper Addresses Symbolic Beach
at Lake Ella Demonstration.
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Facebook Video |
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02/12/20 |
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North Florida residents describe
threats to springs, rivers
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FloridaEnvironments.com
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01/14/20 |
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Rick Kriseman, Florida State
Representative talks will Bill
Hodges on Bill’s TV show Spotlight
On Government. Among other
environmental topics they have an in
depth discussion on the problems
with drilling for oil in Florida
waters and the struggle by pro
drilling forces to split the state
voters along east and west coast
lines.
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Spotlight On Government |
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01/14/10 |
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The military reaction to oil
drilling near Florida’s shores
(In response to Rep. Mark Pafford)
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YouTube Video |
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11/24/09 |
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Lawmakers are wary of oily beaches |
From Tallahassee Democrat
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11/22/09 |
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Q&A: Questions answered about
Florida's offshore drilling issue |
From
Panama City News-Herald
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11/22/09 |
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Editorial: It's just not worth it
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From
Pensacola News-Journal |
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11/13/09 |
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Choice of Committee for Drilling
Study 'Sends Message'
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From
News Service Florida |
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11/03/09 |
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Off-shore drilling pros, cons
explored |
From Tampa Tribune
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11/03/09
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FSU drilling symposium experts say
risk is low |
From Tallahassee Democrat |
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11/02/09 |
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Australia oil spill fuels debate
here |
Tampa
Bay Online
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10/29/09 |
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Oil drilling debate conjures images
of utopia, disaster
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From SunSentinel |
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10/29/09 |
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Cash cow or curse? Drilling experts
offer familiar promises, warnings
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From Tallahassee Democrat |
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10/27/09 |
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Thomas Ballentine: Promise of
drilling is vastly overblown
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From Tallahassee Democrat |
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10/26/09 |
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Grassroots Effort Starts Against
Drilling
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From
FloridaEnvironments.com |
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10/26/09 |
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Offshore drilling splits House
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From Tallahassee Democrat |
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10/25/09 |
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Slow down the stampede to OK
offshore drilling |
From
The Florida Times-Union
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10/24/09 |
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Money, oil, secrecy |
From
St. Petersburg Times
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10/22/09 |
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Julie Hauserman: oil-drilling
benefits for Florida sound good, but
take a closer look
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From
TCPalm.com |
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10/22/09 |
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Lawmakers kick off crucial round in
state's drilling debate
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From
Sarasota Herald Tribune
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10/21/09 |
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It's not the risk from oil drilling,
it's the pipelines, DEP says
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From
FloridaEnvironments.com |
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10/19/09 |
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Florida, and U.S., should heed
NOAA's concerns over environmental
impacts from oil drilling
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From SunSentinel |
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10/18/09 |
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House to hear drilling debate
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From Tallahassee Democrat |
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10/18/09 |
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State GOP senators skeptical on
offshore oil drilling
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From
St. Petersburg Times |
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10/17/09 |
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Parties rake in oil, gas cash
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From Tampa Tribune |
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10/17/09 |
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Bill McCollum and Alex Sink share
common skepticism about oil drilling
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From
St. Petersburg Times |
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10/16/09 |
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Pinellas to oppose offshore oil
drilling
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From
St. Petersburg Times |
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10/16/09 |
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Chinese Company Is Near First Deal
to Buy Stake in Oil Drilling Leases
in Gulf of Mexico
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From
The New York Times |
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09/27/09 |
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As Oil Enriches Australia, Spill Is
Seen as a Warning
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From
The New York Times |
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08/29/09 |
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Oil spill emergency off WA coast |
From
ABC News - Australia |
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Other Relevant
Documents & Reports
(Please Note: Some of these
Documents and Reports are Very Big.
Please be Patient.) |
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Florida Ocean and Coastal Economies
Report
The Florida Oceans and Coastal
Council was created by the 2005
Legislature through
The Oceans and Coastal Resources Act.
The Council is charged each year
with developing priorities for ocean
and coastal research and
establishing a statewide ocean
research plan. The Council also
coordinates public and private ocean
research for more effective coastal
management.
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October 2009 |
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Workshop on Energy Exploration in
State Waters Packet
(Edited to Contain Energy
Exploration in State Waters
Presentations & Documentation Only.)
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October 2009 |
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Florida's Economy and the Influence
of Population
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September 2009 |
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Report
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May
2006 |
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Report to Congress: Oil Spill
Liability Trust Fund Hurricane
(Katrina) Impact
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March
2009 |
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Florida Coastal and Ocean Policy
Report Card
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Florida Oceans And Coastal Council’s
Annual Science Research Plan
2009-2010 |
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The military reaction to oil drilling near
Florida’s shores
(In response to Rep. Mark
Pafford)
(YouTube Video) |
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Drilling Near Florida’s Coasts
Rep. Scott Randolph on
House Regulation of State Lands and Oil and Gas
Resources
(YouTube Video) |
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Rep. Rick Kriseman's speech to the Agency on Bay
Management regarding drilling in the Gulf
Rep.
Rick Kriseman addresses concerns about a
proposal to allow oil drilling in state waters.
(Photos by David Flintom)
(YouTube Video) |
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Suggested
Concerned Constituents Response
Draft |
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Draft Letter Regarding Oil Drilling
(In MS Word) |
