Environmental Florida » Endangered species

Saving sea turtles from oil spill

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:18:08 +0000

Efforts are under way to relocate sea turtle eggs in hopes of saving them from impact of oil spill.

Florida Oiled Wildlife Hotline number

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:35:52 +0000

The oil spill is affecting wildlife in it’s path. Residents in Florida should call the Oil Wildlife hotline number that BP has set up. The number to call to report injured or oiled animals and wildlife is 1-866-557-1401.

Residents who encounter animals affected by the oil spill should never try to clean or handle them. There are specialists available that are trained to clean and handle oiled wildlife.

Volunteers are still needed for the Florida’s coast oil spill

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:25:36 +0000

Persons interested in volunteering to help with the Florida coast oil spill are encourage to do so. Volunteers are needed for many tasks that include; coast Watch, pre-oil landfall beach cleanups and fundraising.

You can obtain additional information and register as a volunteer by visiting :

http://www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org/

1000 Friends of Florida Planning Strategies for the Everglades Agricultural Area

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03:12 +0000

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

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

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:14:05 +0000

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

Boas and pythons are unwanted pests

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:28:57 +0000

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.

Our Oceans need our help

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:40:14 +0000

The following video outlines the rising concern over ocean debris in this state, this country and the world.

Bald Eagle shot and killed

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:28:07 +0000

A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest of the person who shot and killed a Bald Eagle in Seminole Florida according to a posting found on the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Inc website.

EMERGENCY: REWARD FOR PERSON WHO SHOT BALD EAGLE in Seminole, Fl. Eagle has died – if you have info please call 727-431-2856

Flock of whooping cranes expected in January

admin — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:22:21 +0000

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced the expected arrival of a flock of whooping cranes in January.

The endangered whooping cranes in existence number about 525 according to the DEP press release.