BTW, from Gov. Bush's campaign site, at
www.jeb.org:
President and Governor Bush Prevent Drilling Off Florida’s Coasts and in the Everglades
On Wednesday, Governor Bush joined President George W. Bush at the White House to take historic action to protect Florida’s Everglades and coasts from oil and gas drilling.
In line with previous commitments to halt any new oil and gas exploration in Florida, the federal government will buy back leases sold by previous administrations. Last year, President and Governor Bush reached an agreement to ensure no new development within 100 miles of Florida's coast. Previous Democrat administrations had agreed to drilling within this 100-mile perimeter.
Highlights of this unprecedented agreement include:
No Drilling in Destin Dome – The federal government will buy back Chevron, Conoco, and Murphy Oil’s drilling rights to the Destin Dome area, located only 25 miles from Florida’s northwest coast, home of some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. This $115 million purchase will end years of litigation and protect these pristine beachers for the enjoyment of future generations.
No Drilling in the Florida Everglades – The National Park Service will purchase the Collier family’s oil and gas drilling rights in the Big Cypress National Preserve, the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, and the Ten Thousand Island National Wildlife Refuge for $120 million.Also see my post #35.