Mangrove Vandal Wanted

Environmental vandals in Collier County tore up trails of mangroves, leaving destruction that may never be able to be repaired.  “It’s unbelievable. It’s the most damage I’ve ever observed," said investigator Toby Fogle of the Department of Environmental Protection...more

Plant Piracy

Humans have long been gatherers, collecting plants for medicinal, nutritional and aesthetic purposes. Fortunately, Florida residents have moved past the need for daily foraging in wetlands and wild lands for plants to meet our needs. Unfortunately, despite progress, illegal ...more

Partnering to Prosecute Environmental Crimes

In October 2006, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Emergency Response (BER) was called to a possible environmental crime that had taken place in Tampa’s Ybor City area. On scene, investigators found that an excessive amount of diesel fuel had been poured into ...more

Patrolling the Beach

In too many instances, parents and other caregivers point to law enforcement officers with the warning to children in their care, “Behave, or the police will take you to jail.” This is the wrong message. Law Enforcement officers are here to protect you, your environment and your way of life. ...more

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