Governor makes crucial decision to prevent oil drilling near fragile watershed: 'We've seen what can happen'

Governor makes crucial decision to prevent oil drilling near fragile watershed: 'We've seen what can happen'

Florida's governor approved an oil drilling ban to protect a sensitive river near key research reserves.  As the Tallahassee Democrat reported, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1143 to prevent drilling for oil along the Apalachicola River.  Supporters of the bill applauded the governor's action because the Apalachicola River is a valuable resource that many people depend upon. The river supports a vast amount of plant and animal life and …