Oceans

Your voice is needed at upcoming public meetings to tell park managers that they must take stronger action to protect park resources and that a marine reserve is necessary to protect Biscayne National Park’s endangered coral reef ecosystems.

Coral reef health and fish populations in Biscayne National Park have been on the decline for decades due to over-fishing and over-use, leaving some species populations on the verge of collapse. Newly proposed updates to the park’s management plan fail to protect these incredible natural resources--and we need your help!

Join NPCA in our efforts to create a “no-take” marine reserve that would prohibit fishing in areas where the park’s unique coral reef habitat is severely threatened. Marine reserves provide protection for entire coral reef ecosystems and their inhabitants while also providing valuable recreational opportunities for snorkelers and divers. 

Event Details

WHAT: Public meetings to discuss Biscayne National Park’s Draft General Management Plan

WHEN & WHERE:

Coral Gables, Monday, December 9, 6 - 9 p.m.
Newman Alumni Center, University of Miami, 6200 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Florida City, Tuesday, December 10, 6 - 9 p.m.
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 404 West Palm Drive, Florida City, FL 33034

www.ecowatch.com - October 14, 2013 - Brian Foley - Sierra Club

Florida Chapter's Panther Critical Habitat Campaign is partnering withe Preserve our Paradise to stop Big Oil from leaving its dirty footprints all over Golden Gate Estates in Naples, where a Texas-based oil company wants to drill an area just one mile from the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge and within 1,000 feet of residences.

Grassroots opposition is growing.  Last month, more than 100 people protested at the Naples Pier, erecting a symbolic oil well in front of Gov. Scott's (R-FA) beachfront home.  The controversy has prompted the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to agree to hold a public hearing later this year.

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