Florida Press Room

RESTORE Act Passes as Part of Transportation Bill

Statements from Eric Draper and Julie Wraithmell

STATEMENT FROM ERIC DRAPER, AUDUBON FLORIDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

 鈥淪enator Bill Nelson鈥檚 RESTORE Act brings BP oil spill penalties back to Florida to help
our coastal habitats and communities. We are grateful that Nelson got the bill passed and got the job
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STATEMENT FROM JULIE WRAITHMELL, AUDUBON FLORIDA DIRECTOR OF
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION:

鈥淐ongratulations to all who care about the unique ecology of the Gulf of Mexico. Our
thanks to Senator Bill Nelson for his leadership on this win for wildlife, water quality, and the Gulf way of
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