From Audubon of Florida’s Action Alert notification:

NASA had proposed two locations for a private spacecraft launch site which would have resulted in significant habitat destruction on and near the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Canaveral National Seashore in Brevard County. At least one of the proposed sites would also have caused closure of public access to cherished areas of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge that are some of the top birdwatching sites in the nation. Both proposed sites had the potential to cause serious impacts to both uplands and wetlands, and viable habitat utilized by over 310 species of birds, including federally threatened Florida Scrub-jays, Reddish Egrets (a state species of special concern), federally protected Bald Eagles, Roseate
Spoonbills (a state species of special concern), federally endangered Woodstorks, Black Necked Stilts, White Pelicans and scores of others.

Access Audubon’s initial alert on this issue.

Due to the outpouring of opposition to commercial space launch sites in Meritt Island National Wildlife Refuge & Canaveral National Seashore, NASA has decided to seek cooperation with the Air Force to utilize previously impacted sites on Canaveral Air Force Station property. This should avoid damage to natural areas as well as avoid the possibility that key wildlife viewing and ecotourism areas would be closed to public access.