It’s waterbird nesting season! Here are five tips from FWC on how you can help nesting birds
As nesting season begins for waterbird species across the state, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing five easy ways that members of the public can help…
Read MoreLearn how to Water Less and love your lawn in March 11 webinar
Join the St. Johns River Water Management District at 11:30 a.m. March 11 for the next installment of the District’s free educational webinar series. You’ll learn how to incorporate water…
Read MoreEPA extends nominations deadline for the 2021 President’s Environmental Student and Teacher Awards
WASHINGTON (February 19, 2021) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it’s extending the nominations deadline for their Environmental Education Presidential awards program. EPAs Office of Environmental Education will now…
Read MoreImpaired Waters Rule: Statewide Assessment Notification
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Watershed Assessment Section will hold public meetings to present updates on the implementation of a streamlined approach to assessing water quality statewide on a…
Read MoreDEP Announces Funding Opportunity for Green Stormwater Infrastructure Projects
~ Fiscal Year 2021-22 Project Proposals Are Being Accepted for Review ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Nonpoint Source Management Program is seeking participants for Green Stormwater…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis’ Florida Leads Budget Sustains Historic Levels of Environmental Funding
~Budget highlights include continued funding of $625 million for Everglades restoration and water quality protections and increased investment of $180 million for addressing resiliency of coastal communities~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor…
Read MoreSJRWMD approves $2.19 million project to reduce phosphorus entering Lake Apopka
PALATKA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2020 — The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board today approved the contract for a $2.19 million project to reduce phosphorus loads to Lake…
Read MoreHelp with skunk conservation; report sightings to the FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has launched a new community science project aimed at learning more about Florida’s skunk populations. The Sunshine State is home to two…
Read MoreYouth conservation group celebrates 10 years with online giveaways and events to encourage getting kids outside
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN) will celebrate its 10th birthday this December and January with a social media campaign featuring contests and giveaways, a new…
Read MoreNew Interim Strategy Will Address PFAS Through Certain EPA-Issued Wastewater Permits
WASHINGTON (November 30, 2020) — Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Today, the…
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