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SJRWMD 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…
Read MoreAward spotlights Orange Audubon Society for its volunteer work at Lake Apopka
The St. Johns River Water Management District has named central Florida’s Orange Audubon Society as this year’s recipient of the Bob Owens Award for Citizen Volunteer Service. The organization received…
Read MoreTwo SJRWMD projects move forward to help improve water quality
The core mission work of the St. Johns River Water Management District took another step forward earlier this month with two projects to help improve water quality. A project to…
Read MoreLearn about Florida habitats in online educational program from SJRWMD
Check out The Great Water Odyssey for an adventure in all things water! The St. Johns River Water Management District recently updated this online educational tool with videos, exploration screens…
Read MoreDEP Hosts Online Blue-Green Algae Task Force Meeting
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hosting an online meeting of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. The Blue-Green Algae Task Force is charged with expediting…
Read MoreBe BearWise this fall, secure garbage and other foods
Summer is coming to an end and bear activity is starting to increase. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds you to help protect both people and bears…
Read MoreFLMS Announces Awards of Excellence
The FLMS Board of Directors is pleased to announce this year’s Awards of Excellence. Award recipients have been nominated by their peers and are outstanding in our field (literally and…
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