Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Type: Organization

Name: Florida Department of Environmental Protection

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

Meetings aim to refine plan for RESTORE Act

Pensacola will host the first of six public meetings to decide a framework for applying for RESTORE Act funding by the Gulf Coast states affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.A draft proposal on how to apply for the money, one of five pots of RESTORE ... [Published PensacolaNewsJournal.com - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Oil Spill, Ecosystem, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

US Army Corps of Engineers

Pasco County looks to redesign proposed Sun West Park

ARIEPKA - It's sink or swim time for Pasco County to salvage a plan for a beachfront park on former SunWest mine property, commissioners discussed this week.A redesign of the county's proposed SunWest Park, in the Aripeka area west of U.S. 19, would end ... [Published Hernando Today - May 24 2013]

Entities: Pasco (United States), Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Clean Water Act, US Army Corps of Engineers

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Forum: Higher water rates, pollution control help springs

DELAND -- A group conversation about Blue Spring on Wednesday morning revealed a number of projects that are underway or being considered to improve the flow and quality of water in the Orange City spring.The Blue Spring Alliance and Betty and Walter ... [Published Daytona Beach News Journal - May 23 2013]

Entities: Nitrate, Ground Water, Water Management

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Long road ahead for ECP airport mitigation

Process costs about $1 million a yearA Delta flight takes off from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in April.Heather Leiphart / The News HeraldWEST BAY — Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is five years into its environmental ... [Published Panama City News Herald - May 23 2013]

Entities: John Pilcher, Environment, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Hong Kong Airport Authority

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Charlie Crist

Water district leader submits resignation letter

The head of the South Florida Water Management District resigned Monday, leaving after just two years and creating another leadership shakeup for the far-reaching agency charged with guarding against flooding and leading Everglades restoration.Melissa ... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 22 2013]

Entities: Water Management, Resignation, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Charlie Crist

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Florida Department of Transportation

State axes three county projects

BROOKSVILLE - Two out of five is not too bad, says County Commission Chairman Dave Russell.Russell said Hernando County can consider itself fortunate that Gov. Rick Scott, in his $74.1 billion state budget approved Monday, got the green light for two ... [Published Hernando Today - May 22 2013]

Entities: Dave Russell, Broadband, Florida Department of Education, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Transportation

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Great Lakes Gets Contract for the Miami Deepening Project

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., a provider of dredging services in the United States announced receipt of an award of a $122 million contract for deepening of the Miami Harbor. Dredging on this project is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter and ... [Published Individual.com - May 22 2013]

Entities: Lakes (United States), Seagrass, Marine Vessel, Dredging

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Miami-Dade commissioners to take up federal mandate to fix sewer pipes

Miami-Dade commissioners are scheduled to vote Tuesday on an agreement with the federal and state governments to settle violations to environmental laws and commit to improving the countys antiquated water and sewer pipes.The county has been negotiating ... [Published Miami Herald - May 21 2013]

Entities: Sewer, Miami (Florida, United States), Decree, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Consent Decree

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Marinas designated as Clean Marinas by FL DEP (Photos)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP) has certified several local marinas as “Clean Marina Faculties.” To receive this designation marinas must be members of the DEP’s Clean Marina Program, and implement DEP... ... [Published Examiner.com - May 21 2013]

Entities: Florida Department of Environmental Protection

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Silver Springs may benefit from boost in protection funds

Silver Springs could be a prime beneficiary of the Legislature's spending boost for springs, says the leader of the state Senate's main committee over environmental matters. Sen. Charlie Dean, an Inverness Republican and chairman of the Senate's Environmental ... [Published StarBanner.com - May 21 2013]

Entities: Ann Miller, Water Management, Environment, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

LETTER: DEP considers doubling water pollutants

The state of Florida is a diverse ecosystem that supports an abundance of wildlife in both fresh and salt waters. Floridians, and the scientists at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, understand the importance of protecting the health ... [Published News Sun - May 20 2013]

Entities: Water Pollution, Human Health, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Peer Review, Contaminate

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Public workshops on changes to statewide water use permitting rules scheduled for May 21

Live Oak — The public is invited to attend two workshops on rule development for statewide consumptive use permitting consistency (“CUPcon”) hosted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Suwannee River Water Management District ... [Published Suwannee Democrat - May 20 2013]

Entities: Permitting, Water Management, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Quotes

Jonathan Berger, Chief Executive Officer concluded, "We are extremely pleased the Corps has selected Great Lakes to execute this challenging project. As the nation's leading dredging contractor we have the people, equipment and systems to deliver this deepening on schedule and on budget."

Great Lakes Garners Miami Deepening Project [Professional Se. . . [Published Equities.com - 21 hours ago]

"It would allow us to move forward with the beach park" Baker said. Commissioners will get to review a potential contract in the near future, she added

Pasco County looks to redesign proposed Sun West Park [Published Hernando Today - May 24 2013]

...help our clients ?Discover' the environment and world around them by giving them new experiences that are both educational and hands-on," he wrote. "We feel that it is our responsibility to offer the best kayaking adventure in Florida."

Local companies sign up to offer services at Silver Springs [Published StarBanner.com - May 23 2013]

"When you piecemeal a project of this type, it costs considerably more because now land speculators are going to put up financial roadblocks all along the path and taxpayers will pay the price" Bradburn said

State axes three county projects [Published Hernando Today - May 22 2013]

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Meetings aim to refine plan for RESTORE Act [Published PensacolaNewsJournal.com - 21 hours ago]
Great Lakes Garners Miami Deepening Project [Pr... [Published Equities.com - 21 hours ago]
Pasco County looks to redesign proposed Sun Wes... [Published Hernando Today - May 24 2013]
Florida State Parks salutes military with disco... [Published Chipley Bugle - May 24 2013]
Local companies sign up to offer services at Si... [Published StarBanner.com - May 23 2013]
Ocean kinship spawns awareness, swimwear line [Published TCPalm - May 23 2013]
Floating helipad returns to Destin [Published The Destin Log - May 23 2013]
Forum: Higher water rates, pollution control he... [Published Daytona Beach News Journal - May 23 2013]
Long road ahead for ECP airport mitigation [Published Panama City News Herald - May 23 2013]
2013 Florida Legislative Session Recap [Published JD Supra - May 22 2013]
State axes three county projects [Published Hernando Today - May 22 2013]
Great Lakes Gets Contract for the Miami Deepeni... [Published Individual.com - May 22 2013]
Water district leader submits resignation letter [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 22 2013]
Miami-Dade commissioners to take up federal man... [Published Miami Herald - May 21 2013]
Yerian bids goodbye to wildlife park [Published Citrus County Chronicle - May 21 2013]
Marinas designated as Clean Marinas by FL DEP (... [Published Examiner.com - May 21 2013]
Silver Springs may benefit from boost in protec... [Published StarBanner.com - May 21 2013]
New Law For Florida Department Of Environmental... [Published JD Supra - May 20 2013]
LETTER: DEP considers doubling water pollutants [Published News Sun - May 20 2013]
Public workshops on changes to statewide water ... [Published Suwannee Democrat - May 20 2013]
District unaware of lower estimate; Mecca Farms... [Published Water Environment Federation - May 20 2013]
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Pla... [Published Zecco - May 20 2013]
Expansion is Planned for Saddle Creek Park in L... [Published Lakeland Ledger - May 20 2013]
What saved Seaside? After Sandy, New Jersey com... [Published Walton Sun - May 20 2013]
Certified marinas celebrate a decade of environ... [Published Chipley Bugle - May 19 2013]
A Wetlands Solution? [Published Dalles Chronicle - May 19 2013]
Interim rate to be set for Plantation Bay utili... [Published Daytona Beach News Journal - May 19 2013]
Oil industry eyes South Florida again [Published Miami Herald - May 18 2013]
Florida's First Lady Encourages Summer Literacy... [Published WCTV6 - May 18 2013]
Florida celebrates water re-use week MAY 19-25 [Published The Newscaster - May 18 2013]

Blogs

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RenuEn Corp Announces Issuance of Permit for La... [Published EnviroLib - Mar 08 2013] St. Cloud Gas Project Moves to Final Stage ST. CLOUD, FL–(Marketwire – Mar 8, 2013) – RenuEn Corporation (OTC Pink: RENU) a Power Project Development Company announces the issuance of the permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. ...
Guantanamo Bound Barge Loses 22 Containers Over... [Published MaritimeSecurity.Asia - Mar 07 2013] The barge Atlantic Trader seen with its cargo toppled “like a bunch of dominoes.” U.S. Coast Guard Photo MIAMI — The Coast Guard this week is responding to a report of 22 containers lost overboard from a TransAtlantic-operated barge about 18 miles ...
What causes sinkholes? [Published EarthSky - Mar 04 2013] On Thursday, February 28, 2013 – late at night, inside a house near Tampa, Florida – a sinkhole suddenly opened under a bedroom, apparently swallowing one man. He is now believed to be dead, his body buried in the sinkhole that today stretches 20 feet ...
BioNitrogen Corporation Signs Exclusive Agreeme... [Published EnviroLib - Feb 27 2013] SOURCE: BioNitrogen Corporation Company Receives Biomass Collection Permit From Florida Department of Environmental Protection DORAL, FL–(Marketwire – Feb 27, 2013) – BioNitrogen Corporation (PINKSHEETS: BION), a cleantech company that utilizes proprietary ...
EPA Approves Floridas Rules to Protect Waterwa... [Published EnviroLib - Dec 01 2012] Release Date: 11/30/2012Contact Information: Davina Marraccini, 404-562-8293 (direct), 404-562-8400 (main), marraccini.davina@epa.gov ATLANTA – EPA has approved the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) rules to protect Florida’s waterways ...

Press Releases

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Great Lakes Announces the Award of the Miami De... [Published Business Wire - May 16 2013]
BioNitrogen Corporation Signs Exclusive Agreeme... [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - Feb 27 2013]
Fitch Rates Florida's $43MM Environmental Prote... [Published Business Wire Professional Services News - Feb 15 2013]
Pavese Law Firm partner Katherine R. English ap... [Published CisionWire - English - Jan 08 2013]