Surfrider Foundation Fights For Beach Access - The Ring Of Fire

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Channel: The Ring of Fire · 2009 · News & Politics

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Like most other states, the economy in Florida has taken a nosedive.  The largest industry in the state is tourism, and with the recession headed towards a full-blown depression, that industry has almost completely dried up.  But it isn't just the economy that's taking a toll on tourism.  Limited access to clean beaches is also preventing people from enjoying everything the sunshine state has to offer.  Mike
Papantonio talks about how private landowners as well as the oil companies are trying to keep people off our beaches with Ericka D'Avanzo, the Florida Regional Manager for the Surf Rider Foundation.

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