Number: 1980-51
WHEREAS, the Deltona Corporation proposes to dredge and fill over 2,400 acres of wetland on Marco Island; and
WHEREAS, the state of Florida Division of Environmental regulation has issued an intent to deny statement for this proposed operation based on degradation of water quality and the estuarine environment; and
WHEREAS, the Marco Island area provides habitat for threatened and endangered species including manatees, southern bald eagles, alligators, and marine turtles as well as many species of wading birds; and
WHEREAS, dredging and filling of these wetlands will have adverse impacts on the estuarine system, water quality and wildlife;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 20-23, 1980, in Miami Beach, Fla, is opposed to Deltona Corporation’s proposed dredging and filling operations at Marco Island, Florida.