Groundbreaking of One-Mile Bridge on Tamiami Trail Holds Promise for Everglades Restoration

Palmetto Bay, Fla. — (Dec. 4, 2009) — The start of construction on a one-mile bridge over Tamiami Trail is a holiday season wish that has been a long time coming for those who waited to see real progress on restoring the Everglades.  This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project is a critical first step [...]

FWC seeks public input on captive wildlife rules

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has extended its deadline for the public to participate in an online survey that will help the agency develop new requirements for possessing Class I, II and III wildlife. The survey began on Nov. 3 and has been extended from Nov. 24 to Dec. 7. A limited response [...]

NEW FLORIDA GREEN LODGING DESIGNATED PROPERTIES OFFER GREEN ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

TALLAHASSEE – Five new hotels were recently designated in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Green Lodging program, just in time to offer green lodging accommodations for holiday travelers. With a total of 595 designated properties throughout the state, the Florida Green Lodging program offers plenty of options for staying green this holiday season.
“Vacationing [...]

Residential retrofit tier introduced in “Florida Water Star”

PALATKA, Florida,— The St. Johns River Water Management District today introduced a new tier in its Florida Water StarSM (FWS) program to provide existing homeowners water conserving opportunities.
The new “Bronze” tier will be pilot tested for four to six months throughout much of Florida within the St. Johns River, South Florida and Southwest Florida water [...]

FWC seeks public input on captive wildlife rules

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites the public to participate in an online survey, which will help the agency develop new requirements for possessing Class I, II and III wildlife. The survey begins on Nov. 3 and concludes on Nov. 24.

Nominations are open for the 2010 Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award

The Richard C. Bartlett Award is presented annually by the National Environmental Education Foundation to an outstanding teacher who has successfully integrated environmental education into his or her daily curriculum.

Elect to Recycle Campaign Materials After the Votes are In

As municipal elections are held in Florida, DEP reminds candidates and citizens to protect our natural resources by recycling

ECOASSET SOLUTIONS WINS PINELLAS COUNTY ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION CONTRACT

EcoAsset Solutions was recently awarded a contract by Pinellas County to provide consultation and advisory for a government-wide energy efficiency and conservation strategic plan.

Apply now to work with FWC on anchoring regulations

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, wants to work with city and county governments on the best way to regulate boats that anchor outside of permitted mooring fields.

FWC rescues sea turtle entangled in buoy and debris

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff rescued an entangled green sea turtle Monday in the Florida Keys, nine miles offshore from Cudjoe Key. FWC personnel, including a biologist, a law enforcement officer and a volunteer, pulled the injured turtle to safety with the help of a Good Samaritan angler.
It took all four rescuers [...]

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