Florida DEP | CAMA | 2008 News Releases

News Releases for Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas - 2008

Highlights

Florida's GTM Research Reserve a Paddler's Delight - (11/18/08) - Award-winning research reserve combines outstanding recreational access to nature with ongoing preservation efforts.
"LIFE" Full of Learning Experience for St. Johns County Students - (10/29/08) - DEP's LIFE Program Immerses Students in Outdoor Classroom.
DEP Secretary to Participate in Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Water Control Manual Public Scoping Meeting - (10/20/08) - 1st of 5 meetings scheduled to facilitate stakeholder input
State Agencies Working to Protect Endangered Panthers - (10/10/08) - Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is encouraging motorists to drive carefully to protect area Florida panthers by installing traffic signs to increase motorist awareness.
Florida's Oceans and Coasts Contribute Billions to Florida's Economy - (10/1/08) - Report spotlights the economic value of Florida's ocean and coastal environments.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day and National Estuaries Day with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection - (9/24/08) - Events highlight the benefits of public lands and the importance of coastal protection.
Apalachicola NERR Coastal Training Program Recognized with Gulf Guardian Award - (9/12/08) - Program teaches participants how to protect and nurture ecosystems.
Governor Crist Addresses International Coral Reef Symposium - (7/7/08) - Worldwide gathering of leaders discuss coral reef protection and research priorities.
DEP Hosts "Florida Coastal and Ocean Economics Forum" - (6/17/08) - This workshop provides public with findings of Phase II Economics Report.
Florida DEP Continues Restoration of Rivers, Lakes, Estuaries - (6/13/08) - DEP Secretary: "Complex effort shows commitment to the environment through science."
Statement by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael W. Sole Regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Biological Opinion on the Corps� Proposed Revision to the Interim Operations Plan - (6/2/08)
Statement from Governor Charlie Crist Regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Opinion on Proposed Revision to the Interim Operations Plan - (6/2/08)
Florida Celebrates International Year of the Reef 2008 - (4/30/08) - DEP's Coral Reef Conservation Program helps educate and raise awareness of Southeast Florida's coral reefs.
Rookery Bay to Provide Protection for Threatened Bird Species - (4/29/08) - A small portion of southern Keewaydin Island will be closed during least tern nesting season.
Governor Crist Celebrates Earth Day at the Capitol - (4/22/08) - 39th celebration of Earth Day promotes environmental awareness with students.
Florida DEP Sets First Springs Water Quality Restoration Goals - (4/18/08) - Establishment of Wekiva River Basin pollutant loading limits advances implementation of the Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act.
DEP's LIFE Program Engages Students in Protecting Coastal Environment - (4/10/08) - Franklin County School District receives prestigious environmental education award.
DEP's LIFE Program Engages Students in Protecting Coastal Environment - (4/1/08) - Sebastian Middle School receives environmental education award.
Florida Celebrates Value of State's Seagrasses - (3/20/08) - March is Seagrass Awareness Month.
Florida Celebrates Oceans Day - (3/12/08) - Partners gather at the Capitol to promote protection for coastal and marine resources.
Statement From Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael W. Sole Regarding United States Court of Appeals Decision in Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River System Litigation - (2/5/08)

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