RESTORE Act Passes as Part of Transportation Bill

STATEMENT FROM ERIC DRAPER, AUDUBON FLORIDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

 “Senator Bill Nelson’s RESTORE Act brings BP oil spill penalties back to Florida to help
our coastal habitats and communities. We are grateful that Nelson got the bill passed and got the job
done.”

STATEMENT FROM JULIE WRAITHMELL, AUDUBON FLORIDA DIRECTOR OF
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION:

“Congratulations to all who care about the unique ecology of the Gulf of Mexico. Our
thanks to Senator Bill Nelson for his leadership on this win for wildlife, water quality, and the Gulf way of
life.”