Take Action: Tell Congress to Uphold Critical Endangered Species Protections and Protect our Waterways

Congress is considering a bill that could put Florida’s wetlands and wildlife at risk.

The bill would bring back a controversial state program that was previously shut down by a federal court for failing to protect endangered species and wetlands. The program would allow construction in wetlands without following key environmental protections.

In 2020, Florida was given control over certain wetland permits. The state’s program weakened key environmental protections, including safeguards for endangered species in one of the country's most biodiverse states.

In 2021, a coalition of environmental groups, including Miami Waterkeeper, challenged the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval, arguing that it violated federal environmental laws. Consequently, in 2024, a federal court shut down the program for endangering wetlands and wildlife.

Now, Congress is considering reviving it, ignoring the court’s decision and potentially threatening Florida’s wetlands, wildlife, and clean water.

We need your voice to stop this dangerous rollback.

Take Action: Tell Congress to reject this effort and stand up for Florida’s wetlands and endangered species.

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