Environmental Florida

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

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.

Interested persons can visit this website which  provides detailed information on St. John River algal blooms .

St. Johns River Water Management District

Florida residents can calculate personal or family’s greenhouse gas emissions by using the EPA’s online calculator.

EPA calculator

Osceola County Recycling Division is celebrating Earth Day this year with a four-day event at Peghorn Nature Park and Trail in St. Cloud April 22-25.Event Details

April has been designated as the water conservation month in a resolution signed by Governor Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet.  The Florida Department of Environmental Protection offer 10 ways Floridians can conserve water.  You can read the full release by visiting here.

The following schools will receive cutting-edge solar power arrays which will generate emissions-free electricity.

• Mandarin Lakes Academy K-8 Center, Homestead (Miami-Dade County)
• Deerfield Beach Middle School (Broward County)
• SunCoast Community High School, Riviera Beach (Palm Beach County)
• J.D. Parker Elementary School, Stuart (Martin County)
• Hinson Middle School, Daytona Beach (Volusia County)
• L.A. Ainger Middle School, Rotunda West (Charlotte County)

Here is the complete press release.

Video dealing with cleaner cars and gas emissions