National Pollinator's Week
By proclamation, Florida's Governor Charlie Crist declared June 22-28, 2008 Pollinator Week in the State of Florida, signed February 20, 2008.
Click the link below to view Proclamation:
http://www.pollinator.org/Resources/Florida%20Proclamation.JPG
EPA Announces Decision on Florida's Impaired Waters Rule
The water quality standards part of the revised Impaired Waters Rule, created by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, has been accepted by the EPA.
To read the entire announcement, click on the following link:
Contact
Dawn Harris-Young, Environmental Protection Agency, harris-young.dawn@epa.gov
phone:(404) 562-8421.
DEP Touts $3.5 Million Grant from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service & Remodeled Clean Vessel Act Web Site
$3.5 million will be given to Florida's Dept. of Environmental Protection through the Clean Vessel Act grant program. Granted more money than other states, Florida will use the money for a grant and education program. This program will be designed to diminish the dumping of raw sewage by boaters, mostly via sewage pumpout facilities.
To view the complete article, collect on the link below:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/news/2008/05/0520_02.htm
Contact
Amy Graham, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
phone: (850) 245-2112 .
http://www.dep.state.fl.us
DEP Releases Long Branch Basin Management Action Plan
The Long Branch Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP), which describes ways to reduce nutrients and bacteria in Long Branch, has been adopted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
To view the full article, click on the link below:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/news/2008/05/0515_02.htm
Contact
Dee Ann Miller, Deputy Press Secretary, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Dee.Ann.Miller@dep.state.fl.us
phone: (850) 245-2112.
http://www.dep.state.fl.us
Florida Recognizes National Beach Safety Week
Governor Charlie Crist proclaimed May 19-26, 2008 as National Beach Safety Week, encouraging citizens to enjoy Florida's beaches safely.
To view this article, click on the link below:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/news/2008/05/0520_01.htm
Contact
Marguerite Jordan,Florida Department of Environmental Protection
phone:(850) 245-2112.
http://www.dep.state.fl.us
Vacancy Extension Agent-Aquatics in Kissimmee, Florida
This is a grant funded position with funding through September 30, 2010. This is a temporary, full-time benefited position with an annual salary of $43,157. To implement educational outreach components of U.S. EPA grant X7-96433105-1 in coordination with UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Species. To develop and implement educational programs that are based upon the needs of the local citizenry and contribute to maximizing the potential of clientele to enhance their opportunities to contribute to the solution of social, economic, environmental, and cultural problems.
Closing date is May 15, 2008
Please follow the link below for complete information.
http://personnel.ifas.ufl.edu/91116%20Courtesy%20Grant%20%20Aquatics%20Osceola.pdf
Lake Fairview Closed For Recreation
Bacteria levels in lake Fairview are elevated due to migratory birds in the area. Please refrain from fishing, swimming and recreation until otherwise notified. The public boat ramp has been posted as of 1/22/2008 and recreational groups have been notified.
For information, please contact Orange County Environmental Protection at 407-836-1400.
Contact
Julie Bortles,Orange County Envrionmental Protection Division, julie.bortles@ocfl.net
phone: 407-836-1400.
October is Florida Greenways and Trails Month
Emphasizing a commitment to a healthier lifestyle for all Floridians, Governor Charlie Crist and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are recognizing October as Florida Greenways and Trails Month.
To read the entire article, follow the link below.
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/news/2007/10/1001_01.htm
Contact
Casey Mahoney,Florida Department of Environmental Protection
phone:(850) 245-2112.
Green Roof Provides Stormwater and Energy Benefits
The Department announced on Monday the monitoring results from the first two years of operation of the 1,600-square foot “green roof” at the University of Central Florida.
To read the entire article, follow the link below.
Governing Board Extends Water Restrictions through November
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday (Sept. 25) to extend the current Water Shortage Order, which restricts lawn watering throughout the District to one-day-per-week, until Nov. 30.
To read the full article which contains a link to the Water Shortage Order, please follow the link below.
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