The Southland rock mine proposal, planned for 8,600 acres in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), is being rushed through without full vetting from the South Florida Water Management District — despite claims to the contrary by the developer.
The proposed mine sits in an area critical to Everglades restoration — and yet it’s being fast-tracked based on misleading information and without the necessary public accountability. We need to act now so the Palm Beach County Commission votes NO at a public hearing on May 22 at 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, on the 6th floor.
By sending this letter to Palm Beach County Commissioners, you’re standing with Friends of the Everglades to demand transparency, protect South Florida’s water resources and to stop a project that could undermine restoration efforts for generations. Your voice matters — and now is the time to use it.
Don’t be deceived by slick ads promoting Southland. This project isn’t Everglades restoration — it’s yet another profit-seeking ploy by Big Sugar.
Take action now. Tell Palm Beach County Commissioners to oppose the Southland rock mine.
