FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 3, 2014
CONTACT: Governor's Press Office, 850-717-9282, media@eog.myflorida.com
GOVERNOR SCOTT ANNOUNCES U.S. SUPREME COURT AGREES TO TAKE UP WATER WARS CASE
TALLAHASSEE – Today,
Governor Rick Scott announced that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up
Florida’s lawsuit regarding Georgia’s overconsumption of waters that is impacting
the Apalachicola Bay region. To view Florida’s lawsuit,
click HERE.
Governor
Scott said, “This is huge news and a major victory for Florida, and marks the
first of many important victories for the families and businesses of
Apalachicola. We took bold action last year to protect the waters of
Apalachicola from Georgia’s unchecked use of these critical resources. For 20
years, Florida has tried to work with Georgia, and families have continued to
see their fisheries suffer from the lack of water. The Supreme Court takes up
so few cases, and their willingness to hear Florida’s demonstrates the merits
of our case before the court. We are fighting for the future of this region,
and we won’t quit until these resources are restored.”
Attorney
General Pam Bondi said, “We are pleased with the United States Supreme Court’s
decision to grant Florida’s motion and to allow the lawsuit against Georgia to
move forward. Georgia has delayed long enough, and this lawsuit is essential to
protect Florida from the environmental and economic harms caused by Georgia’s
overconsumption of water. We look forward to continuing our fight to protect
Florida’s fair share of water in the United States Supreme Court.”
The Governor
announced last year that the state of Florida would file suit against Georgia.
To view last year’s announcement, click HERE.
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