Wekiwa Springs State Park will be holding a special event in Florida on Sunday, July 26, 2009, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m about protecting Florida’s native species from unwanted guests like boas and pythons.
You can visit the park page for more details or call (407) 884 2008.
New plant to research ways to make environmentally friendly versions of petroleum products according to press release from University of Florida.
The St. Johns River Water Management District has asked asked that sightings of a exotic jellyfish invader that has returned to the Indian River Lagoon be reported. Full story.
June is being recognized as Florida Rivers Month.
“From our rivers and streams, to our lakes, aquifer and coastal waters, Florida is blessed with some of the world’s most magnificent waterbodies,” said Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael W. Sole. “We remain committed to restoring and protecting our precious waterways, and encourage all residents and visitors to do their part in protecting our waters.”
Famous rivers in Florida include the Suwannee River, Apalachicola River and the St. Johns River. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida boaters can take the clean boater pledge in an effort to preserve Florida waterways.
Clean boaters pledge to:
As a Clean Boater I Pledge To:
To sign the pledge card and receive additional information visit the Florida Clean Boater Program webpage.
Interested persons can visit this website which provides detailed information on St. John River algal blooms .
Florida residents can calculate personal or family’s greenhouse gas emissions by using the EPA’s online calculator.
Osceola County Recycling Division is celebrating Earth Day this year with a four-day event at Peghorn Nature Park and Trail in St. Cloud April 22-25.Event Details
April has been designated as the water conservation month in a resolution signed by Governor Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection offer 10 ways Floridians can conserve water. You can read the full release by visiting here.
The following schools will receive cutting-edge solar power arrays which will generate emissions-free electricity.
• Mandarin Lakes Academy K-8 Center, Homestead (Miami-Dade County)
• Deerfield Beach Middle School (Broward County)
• SunCoast Community High School, Riviera Beach (Palm Beach County)
• J.D. Parker Elementary School, Stuart (Martin County)
• Hinson Middle School, Daytona Beach (Volusia County)
• L.A. Ainger Middle School, Rotunda West (Charlotte County)
Here is the complete press release.