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This week the Florida Department of Environmental Protection wrapped up its 2019 Plant Excellence Awards presentations. [Read more…] about DEP Presents 2019 Plant Excellence Awards to Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is today celebrating the historic 60th birthday of Lucifer (Lu), the resident hippopotamus. [Read more…] about Florida State Parks Celebrate Lu the Hippo’s 60th Birthday
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet yesterday honored Florida State Park Biologist Robin Rossmanith with the Jim Stevenson Resource Manager of the Year Award for his dedication to habitat restoration and stewardship of state lands. [Read more…] about Governor, Cabinet Honor Resource Managers of the Year
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a permit to the Department of Interior’s National Park Service, Everglades National Park, for the removal of 5.45 miles of roadbed along the Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Removal of Tamiami Trail Roadbed
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Noah Valenstein to serve as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Noah Valenstein as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering $3 million in grants to St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties to help mitigate the effects of red tide. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: DEP to Provide $3 Million for Red Tide on Florida’s East Coast
Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing an additional $3 million in grant funding to assist local communities impacted by red tide, bringing the total amount of grant funding to $9 million. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Directs an Additional $3 Million to Help Counties Impacted by Red Tide
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the St. Johns River Water Management District are committing up to $1 million in support for the Everglades Foundation’s George Barley Water Prize, which will award an unprecedented $10 million to the researcher or researchers capable of developing a cost-effective process for removing excess nutrient pollution from natural waterbodies. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces $1 Million to Support Innovative Environmental Solutions Contest
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Franklin County, and The Trust for Public Land announce the completion of the Island View Park, which will provide improved public access to the beautiful coastal resources of this region. [Read more…] about DEP, Partners Celebrate Completion of Island View Park
The Miami Herald today published an article about Florida’s water quality monitoring program that left out key facts and information. Unfortunately, critical information was not published on the state’s water quality, testing and restoration efforts, including: [Read more…] about Florida Continues to Lead the Nation in Water Quality Data
