South Florida Wildlife Association Executive Director Matthew Schwartz

By Joseph Cooper,

Published August 14, 2017 at 3:56 PM EDT

(08-14-2017) We discuss the impacts of E-P-A, Fish & Wildlife, and Department of Transportation de-regulation promoted by the Trump Administration.

Exploration for oil in the Big Cypress National Preserve is underway. . . the Florida Panther’s endangered species designation is under review . . . and vehicle fuel economy goals are likely to be reduced.

We visit with South Florida Wildlife Association Executive Director Matthew Schwartz.

[NOTE: Comments regarding the endangered species status of the Florida panther currently up for review can be sent to david_shindle@fws.gov

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