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200+ Anti-Fracking and Conservation Advocates to Gather in State Capital

Posted on January 30, 2018

MEDIA ADVISORY

Advocates will rally for a fracking ban, conservation funding, and more

On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., more than 200 anti-fracking and conservation advocates from the Panhandle to Miami will rally ahead of a statewide lobby day. Advocates will urge legislators to pass a statewide fracking ban, increase support for renewable energy, ensure Florida’s waters are protected and fund land conservation.
A bill proposed this year would dedicate $100 million annually to Florida Forever, the state’s premiere land conservation program. Legislation to ban fracking in Florida has also been introduced in both the state Senate and House with bipartisan sponsorship.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
State Rep. Kathleen Peters
State Rep. Ben Diamond
State Rep. Sean Shaw
State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith
Dr. Lonnie Draper, Physicians for Social Responsibility
Kim Ross, ReThink Energy Florida
Victor Rodriguez, Organize Florida Climate Justice Committee
VISUALS: More than 200 anti-fracking and land conservation advocates from across the state, colorful signs and banners
WHEN: Wednesday, January 31st at 10:30 am
WHERE: Waller Park (in front of the dolphins), 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (Florida State Capitol)

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