Protecting our Watershed is Socially and Economically Critical

Updated Information:

DEP’s Oil and Gas Program is responsible for permitting and oversight of drilling and well operations in Florida. The Apalachicola Riverkeeper submitted comments of opposition to the six oil wells proposed by Cholla Petroleum to DEP in December of 2018. The full comments can be found here.

The ecological and social risks of exploratory well drilling between the Apalachicola River and Dead Lakes (exploratory well application numbers 1374-1379), and into Gulf County’s Wetappo Creek watershed basin (Bear Creek well No. 1393) far outweigh any capitalistic benefit.

Please sent an opposition letter today.

Our last call to action came on August 15 when our Vice Chair, Clyde Leonard asked for readers to contact the FDEP and voice opposition. Today, after a recent update from the Riverkeeper, we are asking again.

Questions or comments of concern can be directed to the Tallahassee office of DEP’s Oil & Gas program.

The Apalachicola Riverkeeper will continue to post updates on their website like the one below. More information about the independent, non-profit organization can be found at www.apalachicolariverkeeper.org