Posts Tagged ‘Florida Department of Environmental Protection’
Wetland Protection Shifting From Corps to DEP
Governor Scott is expected to sign a bill that will shift responsibility for protecting wetlands from the Army Corp of Engineers to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, a move that has environmentalists concerned.
Read MoreEverglades Oil Well Application Rejected
A family-owned real estate company from Miami was denied a permit to drill in the Everglades. The Florida DEP cited protecting our natural resources as a basis for its decision.
Read MoreDEP Seeks Unprecedented Funding
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking $95 Million for projects to improve Treasure Coast waters.
Read MoreStuart Completes Wetlands Restoration Project
The city of Stuart recently celebrated the completion of the East Heart of Haney Creek wetlands restoration project.
Read MorePublic must be warned about environmental threats
By the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board December 1, 2016 Sun Sentinel Three months ago, as Florida was still reeling from one environmental disaster — toxic algae blooms on both coasts…
Read MoreNotify Floridians ASAP about environmental disasters: Where We Stand- Orlando Sentinel
By the editors of the Orlando Sentinel November 28, 2016 Orlando Sentinel Three months ago, as Florida was still reeling from one environmental disaster — toxic algae blooms on both…
Read MoreEditorial: Rick Scott’s positive move for openness
Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board September 27, 2016 Tampa Bay Times Gov. Rick Scott’s order to require the public to be told of any pollution incidents within 24 hours is…
Read MoreSinkhole leaking toxins into Florida aquifer prompts water quality fears
By Andrea Torres September 17, 2016 WPLG MULBERRY, Fla. – After a huge sinkhole opened up under a phosphate fertilizer plant, contaminated water with a slightly radioactive by-product seeped into…
Read MoreRon Littlepage: Call it the Florida Department of Pollution
By Ron Littlepage September 15, 2016 Florida Times Union As it stands now, your state government is hellbent on allowing higher amounts of cancer-causing chemicals to pollute our rivers and…
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