Environmental Florida

Video dealing with cleaner cars and gas emissions

“We must take action in our lifetime to protect Florida’s treasures..” – Governor Crist

Governor Crist was recently awarded the National Wildlife Federation’s “Conservation Achievement Award.

You can read Governor Crist’s comments and find additional information about the award by viewing this press release.

Volusia County residents can register for a program to become a Florida Master Naturalist.

Registration details

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has more than $11 billion  included to coordinate, amplify and elevate our nation’s investment in a clean energy future.

Read the full White House press release

The Orlando Sentinel has an article regarding the Lake County water treatment facility scheduled to begin operations in March.

President Bush discusses the environment in a press release dated January 6th:

The new steps I’ve announced today are the capstone of an eight-year commitment to strong environmental protection and conservation. Look, I know that sounds contrary to the conventional wisdom of many in the news media. But let me just share a few facts about our record — and you can be the judge for yourself:

Read the release

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection offers month to month green resolutions we can all accomplish:

1. Ecycle
2. Spend time outdoors
3. Save water usage
4. Celebrate
5. Green spring cleaning
6. Eco-friendly boating
7. Green travel
8. Staycations
9. Coastal cleanup
10. Energy awareness
11. Green Thanksgiving
12. Decorate green

The details of each month’s activity can be found on the FDEP website here.

Keith Patton of the PalmBeachDailyNews.com wrote an interesting article discussing the benefits of zoning and planning for the Florida environment.

Regulations help protect South Florida’s native environment