The SAFE for Manatees Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to study alternative habitats for manatees affected by coastal industrial site.
The SAFE for Manatees Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on potential habitats for manatees impacted by Florida's coastal industrial site decommissioning. The study will identify natural warm water locations and assess the feasibility of constructing artificial warm water refugia. The Secretary must coordinate with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and consult with the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to develop potential methods and construction plans for these refugia.
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