Fracking Opponents to Gather in State Capitol

On Wednesday at 10:30am, hundreds of anti-fracking advocates from the Panhandle to the Keys will rally ahead of a lobby day urging legislators to pass a statewide fracking ban, increase support for renewable energy and ensure Florida’s waters are protected. The rally is being organized by ReThink Energy Florida, Environment Florida, Sierra Club – Florida, Food & Water Watch, Floridians Against Fracking, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Florida Conservation Voters, and others.
Legislation to ban fracking in Florida has been introduced in both the state Senate and House with bipartisan support and backing from Senate leadership. Over 900 peer-reviewed scientific studies have been published highlighting fracking’s threat to our air, water, and public health. Banning fracking in the state would both encourage investment in renewable energy and protect drinking water in Florida from the dangerous chemicals used in fracking practices.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 22nd at 10:30 am
WHERE: Waller Park (in front of the dolphins), Florida State Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, 32301
SPEAKERS:
State Senator Jack Latvala
State Senator Gary Farmer
State Representative Heather Fitzenhagen
Dr. Burt Eno, President, Rainbow River Conservation, Inc.
Clifford Mitchem, Independent Energy Advisor, CREW-Clean Renewable Energy Worldwide
VISUALS: Over 100 anti-fracking advocates, anti-fracking signs and banners
Environment Florida is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization working for a cleaner, greener, healthier future.
Floridians Against Fracking is a coalition of over 55 environmental, health and social justice groups supporting a ban on fracking in Florida.