Environmental Florida

There over 600 springs in Florida that require we reduce the harmful impact we bring upon them.  Check out this St. Johns River Water Management District video for more information.

Seminole County residents can take advantage of an upcoming free tire disposal day scheduled for January 16, 2010.  If you live in Seminole County you can take your old tires to the Central Transfer Station or the Seminole County Landfill from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  The free disposal day does not allow for businesses to drop of tires.  Call 407-665-2260 for more details.

1000 Friends of Florida is calling on local, regional, state and federal government leaders to better address immediate planning threats, promote better regional planning, and develop a sustainable economic development strategy for the EAA and surrounding areas.  Read full news release

The Lyonia Environmental Center in Deltona Florida opened to the public on October 17th according to a recent press release.  The Center will:

• Encourage exploration of area ecosystems
• Fosters community involvement in conservation

The center is located in the new Deltona Regional Library.

Have you seen the signs on Florida highways that list a volunteer group who has agreed to adopt a specific section of Florida highway for litter control?  These signs are placed there by the Florida Department of Transportation to recognize the group or business that have agreed to pick up trash and litter left there by litter bugs.

Those who sign up for the adopt a highway agree to:

• Adopt a 2 mile section
• Agree to a 2 year adoption
• Pick up and remove litter a minimum of 4 times a year
• Follow DOT safety requirements

In order to adopt a highway you need to contact the DOT in your county.  You can find those numbers here.

Using a laptop can help Florida residents save energy according to a report by My Florida Green Building, Florida residents who choose to surf the net with their laptop use up to 80% less energy that they would use with a desktop computer.  Additionally research conducted in 2003 by the Natural Resources Defense Council suggests that it conserves more energy to run the laptop while plugged in compared to running it on battery status.

Seminole County residences can take advantage of a free tire disposal on October 17th, 2009  from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Only households in Seminole County can take advantage of this free tire disposal opportunity.

You can bring up to 10 tires to the Central Transfer Station, 1950 SR 419 in Longwood or the Seminole County Landfill 1930 E. Osceola Road in Geneva.  Call 407-665-2260 with questions.

Are you traveling or vacationing in Florida and are looking for places to stay?  Is it important that your lodgings be green?  The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has a green lodging map that you can use to search for green lodging properties.

Florida residents can participate in the International Coastal Cleanup - September 19, 2009

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) announced today the launch of the Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking Network.  Press Release