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
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:
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.
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
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
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