U.S. Okays Underground Explosions Under National Preserve

The National Park Service recommends approval for thousands of underground explosions under the Big Cypress National Preserve to search for oil.

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January 15, 2002, 2:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"A plan to detonate thousands of underground explosions to search for oil in Florida's Big Cypress National Preserve, home to 30 protected species, won approval by the National Park Service despite environmental concerns.The 729,000 acre preserve is home to 30 protected species of birds, reptiles and mammals."

Thanks to Sheryl Stolzenberg

FULL STORY: U.S. Oks oil drilling in Big Cypress, despite environmental worries

Tuesday, January 15, 2002 in Sun-Sentinel

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