Swamps and other wetlands are absolutely integral to clean water. Wetlands filter out pollutants, provide habitat for native wildlife, and absorb water during flood events. Senate Bill 492 / House Bill 1175 will make it easier for developers to destroy these important ecosystems. 

Ask your Florida state legislator to vote NO.

• Use this handy Waterkeepers Florida form
• Or use your own methods to contact your Florida statehouse member or Florida state Senator.

It’s on the Senate Rules Committee agenda for Monday, April 21, 2025, at 2 PM.

WKFL: Vote no on Mitigation Banks Bill FL SB 492, FL HB 1175, 2025-04-21

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