Manatee Protection Groups to Discuss FWCC Ruling on Landmark Federal Lawsuit

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Manatee Protection Groups to Discuss FWCC Ruling on Landmark Federal Lawsuit

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, Mar. 29 -/E-Wire/-- WHO: Coby Dolan, attorney, Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund Florida Judith Vallee, executive director, Save the Manatee Club

WHAT: Informal press briefing and question-and-answer session to discuss implications arising from the expected ruling by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) on whether it will settle the landmark federal manatee protection lawsuit filed in January 2000 by a coalition of 18 environmental, animal protection, and public interest organizations against the FWCC.

WHEN: Friday, March 30; approximately 1 p.m. (Briefing will be held upon the conclusion of the closed executive session meeting of the FWCC)

WHERE: Holiday Inn â Capital 1355 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL (850) 877-3171

Manatee Coalition members will be available in the common areas outside the Holiday Inn conference rooms at the conclusion of the FWCC's closed executive session.

The Humane Society of the United States

Howard White: (301) 807-4447 [cell phone],

Laura Bevan: (850) 386-3435

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