Florida Celebrates Water Reuse Week May 19-25

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will observe May 19-25 as Water Reuse Week. Governor Rick Scott proclaimed next week Florida Water Reuse Week to highlight the importance of water reuse to the sustainability of Florida’s water supply and overall ecosystem. Water reuse is essential to ensuring safe, clean and sustainable water resources. Florida […]

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Florida State Parks Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day on May 18

TALLAHASSEE –The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service will celebrate National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18. Parents are encouraged to celebrate by bringing their children to a state park for a picnic, a hike in the woods or a refreshing swim. “National Kids to Parks Day provides a wonderful opportunity for […]

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Certified Marinas Celebrate a Decade of Environmental Stewardship

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Clean Marina Program recognizes 21 marinas for a decade of commitment to environmental stewardship as designated Clean Marina facilities. Fifty marinas have been in the program a decade or more this year as well. “We want to congratulate these facilities for their dedication to protecting Florida’s marine […]

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Certified Marinas Celebrate a Decade of Environmental Stewardship

Northwest District: Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor 3070 Harbor Dr St. Augustine Conch House Marina Resort 57 Comares Ave St. Augustine The Moorings at Carrabelle, Inc. 1000 US Highway 98 Carrabelle Northeast District: Mulberry Cove Marina Bld. 1072 Ranger Road NAS Jacksonville Palm Coast Resort Marina 200 Clubhouse Dr Palm Coast Central District: Boat Tree 4370 […]

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Rookery Bay Reserve to Unveil New Film May 10

NAPLES – Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve today premiered the new feature film, “Rookery Bay – The Place to Be,” to be shown in the auditorium of its Environmental Learning Center. The new 10-minute film, shot and directed by Elam Stoltzfus with Live Oak Production Group in Blountstown, will replace Stoltzfus’ earlier film that […]

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Florida Green Lodging, Intercontinental Hotels Group Announce Joint Initiative

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Lodging Program and IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) have joined together in an effort to boost eco-tourism throughout the state. These programs will encourage hotel properties to continue to develop new strategies and implement practices designed to promote green travel. “By working together, the Department and IHG show a common understanding […]

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Wetlands Restoration Project to Benefit Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

GAINESVILLE – Today, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard, Jr. joined Florida State Senator Rob Bradley and other state and local officials for the groundbreaking of an important regional water quality restoration project. The Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration Project represents a $26 million investment to create 125 acres of new wetlands and […]

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DEP Approves Creative Solution to Panama City Environmental Concern

PANAMA CITY – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with the support of Panama City and Bay County, has approved Phoenix Construction Services, Inc.’s in-kind project proposal to remove and dispose waste from Coyote Land Co. Inc.’s Coyote Disposal Facility. The Coyote Disposal Facility, located at 2101 East 9th St. Panama City, was previously permitted […]

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Daytona Beach Aqua Safari Earns DEP’s Clean Marina Distinction

PONCE INLET –The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Clean Marina Program is proud to designate Daytona Beach Aqua Safari as Florida Clean Marina, the 17th in Volusia County. The marina has demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship through implementing best management practices at its facility nestled in a small nook in Ponce Inlet, south of […]

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Air “Fee Holiday” Reduces Emissions, Saves Florida Small Businesses Money

TALLAHASSEE – The one-time “fee holiday” offered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Air Resource Management led to 1,885 fewer tons of emissions entering the air and saved Florida’s small businesses $338,562. Last spring, the Department announced the one-time holiday for businesses that fall below a $5,000 annual air emissions fee threshold. The […]

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DEP Issues Final Major Picayune Strand Everglades Restoration Permit

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a permit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorizing construction of the third and final pump station for the Picayune Strand Restoration Project — a major milestone for Everglades restoration. The Picayune Strand Restoration Project is a project component of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, […]

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Clean Air Month Highlights Florida’s Top Air Quality

TALLAHASSEE –The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recognizes May as Clean Air Month with a proclamation by Governor Rick Scott and reminds residents and visitors that Florida’s air is among the nation’s cleanest. In fact, all areas of Florida attain the federal air quality standards for ozone and fine particulate matter. Emissions of key industrial pollutants […]

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Governor Scott Announces $58 Million in Early Restoration Projects for Florida Communities

PENSACOLA – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees have proposed $58 million in early restoration projects for Florida. To date, Phases I and II of early restoration projects for Florida have totaled $11.4 million. Governor Scott said, “We’re committed to restoring the environment and economy that families […]

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