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DeSantis Signs 'Kill the Drill' Bill to Protect Ecosystems

6/27/2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a bold step to protect the environment by signing HB 1143, the "Kill the Drill" bill. This unanimous legislation bans oil and gas drilling within 10 miles of national estuarine research reserves, focusing on the vulnerable Apalachicola River and Bay. Set to take effect on July 1, it aims to preserve vital ecosystems and support local economies amid pressing water crises.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a bold step to protect the environment by signing HB 1143, the "Kill the Drill" bill. This unanimous legislation bans oil and gas drilling within 10 miles of national estuarine research reserves, focusing on the vulnerable Apalachicola River and Bay. Set to take effect on July 1, it aims to preserve vital ecosystems and support local economies amid pressing water crises.