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Date
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| 02/26/2010 | | 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.
| Map by Progress Florida (www.progressflorida.org) |
| 02/2010 | | Potential Impacts of Oil & Gas Exploration in the Gulf
| 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 | | Eastern Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 181 Statistics
Proposed OCS Lease Sale 181 -- Graphic (.jpg)
| 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 | | The Effects of Maritime Oil Spills on Wildlife Including Non-Avian Marine Life
| Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| 10/06/09 | | 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)
| 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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| 03/09/2010 | | Let’s See Who Votes for Oil and Who Votes for Florida
| FloridaThinks.com |
| 03/07/2010 | | Michael Peltier: Military may be critical ‘no oil’ ally
| NapleNews.com |
03/05/2010
| | Promise of drilling jobs is an empty one
| From Tallahassee Democrat |
| 02/26/2010 | | Report: Florida Drilling Makes No Major Impact on Gas Prices
| From News Service Florida |
| 02/14/2010 | | The story of oil | From St. Petersburg Times
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| 02/13/10 | | Eric Draper Addresses Symbolic Beach at Lake Ella Demonstration.
| Facebook Video |
| 02/12/20 | | North Florida residents describe threats to springs, rivers | FloridaEnvironments.com
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| 01/14/20 | | 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.
| Spotlight On Government |
| 01/14/10 | | The military reaction to oil drilling near Florida’s shores
(In response to Rep. Mark Pafford)
| YouTube Video |
| 11/24/09 | | Lawmakers are wary of oily beaches | From Tallahassee Democrat
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| 11/22/09 | | Q&A: Questions answered about Florida's offshore drilling issue | From Panama City News-Herald
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| 11/22/09 | | Editorial: It's just not worth it
| From Pensacola News-Journal |
| 11/13/09 | | Choice of Committee for Drilling Study 'Sends Message'
| From News Service Florida |
| 11/03/09 | | Off-shore drilling pros, cons explored | From Tampa Tribune
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11/03/09
| | FSU drilling symposium experts say risk is low | From Tallahassee Democrat |
| 11/02/09 | | Australia oil spill fuels debate here | Tampa Bay Online
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| 10/29/09 | | Oil drilling debate conjures images of utopia, disaster
| From SunSentinel |
| 10/29/09 | | Cash cow or curse? Drilling experts offer familiar promises, warnings
| From Tallahassee Democrat |
| 10/27/09 | | Thomas Ballentine: Promise of drilling is vastly overblown
| From Tallahassee Democrat |
| 10/26/09 | | Grassroots Effort Starts Against Drilling
| From FloridaEnvironments.com |
| 10/26/09 | | Offshore drilling splits House
| From Tallahassee Democrat |
| 10/25/09 | | Slow down the stampede to OK offshore drilling | From The Florida Times-Union
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| 10/24/09 | | Money, oil, secrecy | From St. Petersburg Times
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| 10/22/09 | | Julie Hauserman: oil-drilling benefits for Florida sound good, but take a closer look
| From TCPalm.com |
| 10/22/09 | | Lawmakers kick off crucial round in state's drilling debate
| From Sarasota Herald Tribune
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| 10/21/09 | | It's not the risk from oil drilling, it's the pipelines, DEP says
| From FloridaEnvironments.com |
| 10/19/09 | | Florida, and U.S., should heed NOAA's concerns over environmental impacts from oil drilling
| From SunSentinel |
| 10/18/09 | | House to hear drilling debate
| From Tallahassee Democrat |
| 10/18/09 | | State GOP senators skeptical on offshore oil drilling
| From St. Petersburg Times |
| 10/17/09 | | Parties rake in oil, gas cash
| From Tampa Tribune |
| 10/17/09 | | Bill McCollum and Alex Sink share common skepticism about oil drilling
| From St. Petersburg Times |
| 10/16/09 | | Pinellas to oppose offshore oil drilling
| From St. Petersburg Times |
| 10/16/09 | | Chinese Company Is Near First Deal to Buy Stake in Oil Drilling Leases in Gulf of Mexico
| From The New York Times |
| 09/27/09 | | As Oil Enriches Australia, Spill Is Seen as a Warning
| From The New York Times |
| 08/29/09 | | 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 | | 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 | | Florida's Economy and the Influence of Population
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| September 2009 | | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Report
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| May 2006 | | Report to Congress: Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Hurricane (Katrina) Impact
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| March 2009 | | 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) |
| Drilling Near Florida’s Coasts
Rep. Scott Randolph on House Regulation of State Lands and Oil and Gas Resources
(YouTube Video) |
 | 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) |
