TALLAHASSEE – With much of central and southern Florida currently experiencing drought conditions, many lodging facilities are committing to conserve water by becoming members of the Florida Green Lodging Program. Sixteen new properties recently joined the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Green Lodging Program and four existing members received Two Palm designations – demonstrating [...]
FWC - The recreational harvest season for snook will close beginning May 1 in all of Florida’s Gulf of Mexico, Everglades National Park and Monroe County coastal and inland waters. The harvest season for snook will remain closed until Sept. 1 in these areas.
Seasonal harvest closures protect Florida’s valuable snook populations and help sustain and [...]
Funds to make low-interest loans to local governments for wastewater and stormwater construction projects
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his efforts to reinvigorate Florida’s economy and protect Florida’s environment, today announced the award of more than $132 million to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The funds, provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment [...]