Okaloosa Commissioners object to proposed ‘critical habitat designation’ for Rice’s whale in Gulf

The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved sending a letter objecting to a proposed federal critical habitat designation for the endangered Rice’s whale in the Gulf of Mexico at its meeting on Tuesday.  Kerry Parsons, one of the County’s attorneys, said during the meeting that the designation could require additional review processes for military … Continue reading Okaloosa Commissioners object to proposed ‘critical habitat designation’ for Rice’s whale in Gulf