Environmental Florida

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

Registration details

Progress Energy committed to developing renewable energy resources recently conducted a successful biofuel test burn.

Press release

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has a page set up titled “Think Outside the Recycling Bin” which offers ways to recycle that may not normally be considered.

Case in point recycling tennis or athletic shoes.  The site pointed to 3 other sites that accept used shoes, check them out:

www.oneworldrunning.com

www.soles4souls.org

www.nikereuseashoe.com

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 event will be held on May 19-21, 2009 in Orlando at the Convention Center.  According to the event brochure the event:

This is a great opportunity to learn from global and regional experts in how to green your organization and prepare for the upcoming green and clean tech boom expected from the new presidential administration.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently recognized Miami Palmetto High School and the students for their efforts  in winning a state wide recycling pledge contest.

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A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest of the person who shot and killed a Bald Eagle in Seminole Florida according to a posting found on the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Inc website.

EMERGENCY: REWARD FOR PERSON WHO SHOT BALD EAGLE in Seminole, Fl. Eagle has died – if you have info please call 727-431-2856

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

Older TV sets have parts that are unfriendly to the Florida environment. If you would like to find out where to recycle your television in Florida, The Florida Department of Environment has a website where you can search for a place in your area that recycles older televisions.The site is located here

The National Association of Realtors is offering a green designation to the real estate agent membership that “encourages the real estate professional to be an advocate in spreading the green philosophy.”

Florida agents interested in receiving the designation can attend a 2 day course on January 20-21, 2009.  The cost is $299.    Call 800-669-4327 to register.