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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Using a laptop can help Florida residents save energy

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.

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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 Green Lodging Properties

Are you traveling or vacationing in Florida and are looking for places to stay?  Is it important that your lodgings be green?  The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has a green lodging map that you can use to search for green lodging properties.

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

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

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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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Boas and pythons are unwanted pests

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.

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New plant to research ways to make environmentally friendly versions of petroleum products

New plant to research ways to make environmentally friendly versions of petroleum products according to press release from University of Florida.

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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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