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Orlando Solar Education Session

The City of Orlando invites you to learn about recent advances and opportunities in the solar industry.The education session will be held on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Orlando City Council Chambers. 400 S. Orange Ave. on the 2nd floor.

As part of the Green Building those in attendance will discover the benefits of solar power.

For more information, please contact Lillian Scott at 407.246.3273

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Bio-power will put Floridians back to work

“Simply put, bio-power will put a lot of Floridians back to work. Florida can lead the nation in bio-power technology and the new jobs it can create”, according to Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson.

Florida Must Take Advantage of Bio-Power Opportunities

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Free disposal of up to 10 waste tires

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.

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1000 Friends of Florida Planning Strategies for the Everglades Agricultural Area

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

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How to adopt a Florida highway

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.

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Tire disposal Seminole County

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.

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Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking Network

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

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Be on the look out for jellyfish

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.

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Florida’s most famous rivers can be protected practicing water conservation

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

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Take the Florida Clean Boater Pledge

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:

  • Keep Florida’s waterways free of trash and recycle.
  • Practice proper fueling techniques.
  • Use pumpout facilities.
  • Support Florida Clean Marinas, Clean Boatyards and Clean Marine Retailers whenever possible.
  • Promote clean boating habits and the Clean Boater program to fellow boaters.
  • Remember that a clean environment ALWAYS starts with ME.

To sign the pledge card and receive additional information visit the Florida Clean Boater Program webpage.

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