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Controversial Clearwater Oil Rig Permit Extended to 2029

1/10/2025

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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has granted Clearwater Land & Minerals a permit extension for its controversial oil rig along the Apalachicola River, now valid until December 2029. Environmentalists are raising alarms about the potential harm to the river's delicate ecosystem, as legal battles loom over the decision's fate.

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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has granted Clearwater Land & Minerals a permit extension for its controversial oil rig along the Apalachicola River, now valid until December 2029. Environmentalists are raising alarms about the potential harm to the river's delicate ecosystem, as legal battles loom over the decision's fate.