Mining
ECOSWF works with Earth Justice and local organizations to limit the scope of phophate mining, particularly to keep mining operations out of the headwaters of local watersheds. ECOSWF members regularly attend legislative hearings and government meetings to ensure state and federal mining regulations are enforced.
Contact: Becky Ayech
941-322-2164 or fax 941-322-2356
News
Our comments to ACE on mining
The Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida (ECOSWF), a Florida Corporation, is an umbrella organization of over three dozen civic and environmental groups who are concerned about impacts of phosphate mining in South West Florida. The Areawide Environmental Impact Study (AEIS) Scoping sessions asked for input on various issues regarding potential direct,, indirect and cumulative effects of continued phosphate mining in the Central Florida Phosphate District (CFPD).