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2009 News Releases
 

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December

• DEP Unveils New State Parks History Web Site to Celebrate 75th Anniversary - 12/30/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Sanford Drinking Water Facility - 12/23/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Bonifay Drinking Water Facility - 12/23/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Atlantic Beach Drinking Water Facility - 12/23/09
• Make the Holiday Season the Season of Recycling - 12/23/09
• Florida State Parks Announce 25 Signature Events to Celebrate 75th Anniversary in 2010 - 12/22/09
• Boca Raton Resort and Marina Celebrates the Holidays as Florida's Newest Clean Marina - 12/21/09
• Find the Perfect Last Minute Holiday Gift for Nature Lovers at Florida State Parks - 12/21/09
• DEP Releases Lower St. Johns River Tributaries Basin Management Action Plan - 12/18/09
• Fish and Wildlife Service and Florida DEP Announce Plan to Defer the Release of Homosassa Springs Manatees - 12/18/09
• DEP Agent Honored for Outstanding Job Performance - 12/16/09
• DEP Working Closely with PCS Phosphate to Contain Wastewater Release at Hamilton County Phosphate Plant - 12/14/09
• Key Largo Resorts Marina Makes Commitment to Protect Florida's Waterways - 12/14/09
• Governor, Cabinet Recognize Florida State Parks’ 75th Anniversary - 12/08/09
• Celebrate the Holiday Season with Florida State Parks - Florida Keys - 12/4/09
• Celebrate the Holiday Season with Florida State Parks - Northwest - 12/4/09
• Celebrate the Holiday Season with Florida State Parks - Central - 12/4/09
• Celebrate the Holiday Season with Florida State Parks - Southwest - 12/4/09
• Celebrate the Holiday Season with Florida State Parks - Northeast - 12/4/09
• Wastewater Compliance Program Includes a Look at Reuse - 12/3/09

November

• DEP Encourages Floridians to Go Green for the Holidays - 11/24/09
• Find Outdoor Adventures and Family Fun at Florida's State Parks This Holiday Season - 11/23/09
• New Florida Green Lodging Designated Properties Offers Green Accommodations for the Holidays - 11/20/09
• Avoid Hazards This Holiday Season by Properly Disposing of Household Chemicals and Electronics - 11/19/09
• State Parks in Panhandle Region Re-Open Today DEP Offices to Re-Open on Thursday - 11/11/09
• DEP's Top Ten Ways to Celebrate America Recycles Day - 11/10/09
• DEP Northwest District Branch Office Re-Opens Pensacola Office, State Parks and Preserves Remain Closed Due to Ida - 11/10/09
• Florida State Parks Honor Veterans with Free Park Entance for All Visitors on Veterans Day - 11/09/09
• DEP Northwest District Offices, State Parks and Preserves Close in Preparation for Hurricane Ida - 11/09/09
• Collier Middle Schoolers Explore Panther Habitat While Learning Science Lessons - 11/06/09
• DEP Managed Trail Promotes Nature-Based Tourism in South Florida - 11/05/09
• Statement from Governor Charlie Crist & DEP Secretary Michael W. Sole Regarding the Picayune Strand Restoration Project - 11/04/09
• Florida State Park Joins National Register of Historic Places - 11/03/09
• Elect to Recycle Campaign Materials After the Votes are in - 11/02/09

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October

• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of St. Augustine Beach Wastewater Facility - 10/30/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Palm Bay Drinking Water Facility - 10/30/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Tavares Drinking Water Facility - 10/30/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Hollywood Wastewater Facility - 10/30/09
• Green is the New Getaway – Florida Green Lodging Hotels Offer Environmentally Friendly Retreats - 10/30/09
• DEP Selected as Nora's 2009 Recycler of the Year - 10/28/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Deland Drinking Water Facility - 10/28/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Bradenton Wastewater Facility - 10/28/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Cocoa Drinking Water Facility - 10/28/09
• DEP Northeast District's Wastewater Compliance Program Provides Free Training - 10/27/09
• Ammunitions Collection Event Makes Environmental Stewardship Easy - 10/26/09
• State and Local Partnerships Help DEP Trail Thrive - 10/22/09
• DEP’S Project Greenshores Provides Global Outreach - 10/22/09
• Florida Agencies Team Up to Collect Thousands of Pounds of Pesticides - 10/19/09
• Enjoy Blue Skies and Green Boating at Bouchelle Island Community Services Association Marina - 10/17/09
• Beach Hotels Offer White Sand & Green Facilities - 10/16/09
• Paddle Florida Week-Long Excursion Highlights Suwannee River Wilderness Trail - 10/15/09
• DEP Secretary Addresses National Beach Preservation Conference - 10/14/09
• DEP Office of Greenways & Trails Employee Honored as 2009 Trail Manager of the Year - 10/14/09
• Florida Celebrates Earth Science Week - 10/12/09
• Hyatt Regency Sarasota Marina Anchors a Spot Among Florida's Clean Marinas - 10/08/09
• State Warning Point Complaint Leads to Arrest - 10/08/09
• DEP Secretary Sole Announces Five Winners for Governor's Serve to Preserve: Green Schools Awards - 10/07/09
• DEP’s Florida Geological Survey to Receive $275,000 in Grant Funds to Continue Study of Florida Water Resources - 10/07/09
• Florida Students Pledge to Green Their Routine - 10/07/09
• Governor Crist and DEP Announce Florida's 200th Clean Marina - 10/06/09
• DEP Releases Hillsborough River Basin Management Action Plan - 10/02/09
• Governor Crist Announces 15 Finalists for Serve to Preserve: Green Schools Awards - 10/02/09
• Eleven Lodging Facilities ‘Fall’ Into Green - 10/02/09
• Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina Comes Ashore as Florida's Newest Clean Marina - 10/01/09
• DOH Receives Final Drinking Water Sampling Report from DEP Regarding the Acreage Community in Palm Beach - 10/01/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Brooksville Wastewater Facility - 10/01/09

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September

• Statement by Governor Charlie Crist Regarding the Tamiami Trail Modifications Project - 09/28/09
• Experience Florida's Lush Beauty During Greenways and Trails Month - 09/28/09
• Beach Marine Gets Clean Marina Wave of Approval - 09/26/09
• Florida DEP to Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday - 09/24/09
• Clean Green and Conserve DEP Offers Tips for Pollution Prevention - 09/23/09
• DEP Honored with Innovations Award for Public Access Web Tool - 09/23/09
• DEP Encourages Floridians to Get Involved in National Estuaries Day 2009 - 09/23/09
• Ammunitions Collection Event Makes Environmental Stewardship Easy - 09/22/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for the Town of Highland Beach Drinking Water Facility - 09/22/09
• Greening Florida's Future – State Recognizes National Pollution Prevention Week - 09/21/09
• Turning White to Green, Clara White Mission's Students Learn to Clean Green - 09/21/09
• Florida's State Parks Commemorate Hispanic Heritage - 09/17/09
• DEP Announces Green Tip Contest; Unveils Improved Green Web Site - 09/14/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Sanford Wastewater Facility - 09/11/09
• DEP Encourages Florida Residents and Visitors to Help Protect Florida Marine Communities - 09/11/09
• Ammunitions Collection Event Makes Environmental Stewardship Easy - 09/09/09
• DEP & DOE Celebrate Adult and Family Literacy Month at Florida’s State Parks - 09/08/09
• Sebastian Marina Owner to Reimburse DEP for Stolen Grant Funds - 09/04/09
• DEP Awards City of Oldsmar $3 Million for Water Supply Project - 09/03/09
• What a Tweet! Florida Park Service Launches Twitter Page - 09/03/09
• Northeast Florida State Parks Celebrate September as State Park Literacy Month - 09/01/09
• Northwest Florida State Parks Celebrate September as State Park Literacy Month - 09/01/09
• Southeast Florida State Parks Celebrate September as State Park Literacy Month- 09/01/09
• Southwest Florida State Parks Celebrate September as State Park Literacy Month - 09/01/09
• Central Florida State Parks Celebrate September as State Park Literacy Month - 09/01/09

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August

• DOH & DEP Announce Initial Findings in Cancer Review Investigation for the Acreage Community - 08/28/09
• DEP Reaches Out to Dock Builders - 08/28/09
• Statement by GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST Regarding the Validation of Certificates of Participation for the River of Grass Acquisition - 08/26/09
• Threatened Coral Thriving Off the Coast of Fort Lauderdale Beach - 08/26/09
• Governor and Cabinet Approve Purchase of Mussallem Trailhead Florida Forever Project - 08/25/09
• DEP Secretary Applauds $1.45 Million in Grants for Florida's Commuities - 08/24/09
• Statement from DEP Secretary Michael W. Sole Regarding EPA Settlement with Earth Justice on Nutrient Criteria Development - 08/21/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Bonifay Wastewater Facility - 08/20/09
• Florida Green Lodging Facilities: Clean, Green and Serene - 08/19/09
• DEP Hosts Chinese Coastal Managers for Showcase of Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves - 08/18/09
• Florida Artificial Tire Reef Cleanup Team Receives Coastal America Award and Recognition from President Obama - 08/13/09
• DEP Director of Law Enforcement Graduates from FDLE Training Program - 08/13/09
• Record Number of Volunteer Hours Contribute to Florida’s State Parks - 08/12/09
• Florida Cabinet Approves Site Certification for Progress Energy Florida’s Levy Nuclear Plant - 08/11/09
• DEP Releases Brownfields Program Annual Report - 08/11/09
• DEP's Office of Inspector General Internal Investigations Section Working to Receive Statewide Accreditation - 08/08/09
• DEP Celebrates National Marina Day with Waves of Green - 08/07/09
• Gulf of Mexico Alliance Holds All Hands Meeting - 08/04/09
• DEP Announces Stimilus Loan for City of Graceville Wastewater Facility - 08/03/09

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July

• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Pahokee Wastewater Facility - 07/31/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Live Oak Wastewater Facility - 07/31/09
• DEP Hosts 13th Annual Power Generation Conference - 07/30/09
• DEP Makes Arrest for Violation of Florida Litter Law - 07/23/09
• DEP Secretary Announces Two New Public Access Web Tools - 07/22/09
• Florida's State Park Attendance Reaches New Heights - 07/22/09
• Florida's Lodging Faciities Play on Shades of Green - 07/21/09
• DEP Highlights Top Five State Parks for a Summer Swim, Snorkel or Splash - 07/21/09
• DEP Prevails in Suit Against Empire Core Supply - 07/20/09
• Judge's Ruling Signals End to Tri-State Water Dispute - 07/17/09
• Florida Coastal Communities to Receive Grant Funds - 07/17/09
• DEP Agent Arrests Roto-Rooter Employee for Illegally Dumping Raw Sewage - 07/17/09
• DEP Secretary's Visit to Florida Keys Highlights Efforts to Guarantee a Clean and Sustainable Water Supply - 07/16/09
• State Park Renamed Today During Special Naming Event - 07/15/09
• Florida State Parks to Waive Entrance Fees on Sunday, July 19 - 07/14/09
• Celebrate National Therapeutic Recreation Week at a Florida State Park - 07/13/09
• DEP to Assist and Inspire Future Female Scientists During SciGirls Summer Camp - 07/13/09
• Recovery Act Funding Accelerates Cleanup, Boosts Economy, Creates Jobs and Helps Protect Human Health at Escambia Treating Company Superfund Site - 07/08/09
• GTM Research Reserve and Local Partners Work to Eradicate Brazilian Pepper Threat - 07/07/09
• Florida Green Lodging Program Surpasses 500 Members - 07/07/09
• State Agencies Partner to Encourage Responsible Fishing and Outdoor Activity at Rookery Bay Research Reserve - 07/06/09
• DEP Secretary Michael W. Sole: Senate Bill 2080, Benefiting the Environment and the People of Florida - 07/06/09
• Southeast Florida, Celebrate Park and Recreation Month With Family, Friends and Fun - 07/02/09
• Southwest Florida, Celebrate Park and Recreation Month With Family, Friends and Fun - 07/02/09
• Central Florida, Celebrate Park and Recreation Month With Family, Friends and Fun - 07/02/09
• Northeast Florida, Celebrate Park and Recreation Month With Family, Friends and Fun - 07/02/09
• Northwest Florida, Celebrate Park and Recreation Month With Family, Friends and Fun - 07/02/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Dunnellon Wastewater Facility - 07/01/09
• Fourth of July Weekend Kicks Off Clean Beaches Week - 07/01/09

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June

• Coral Reef Protection Act to Go Into Effect July 1, 2009 - 06/30/09
• Board Elects New Officers for Friends of Florida State Parks - 06/29/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Alachua Wastewater Factility - 06/29/09
• Make a Date with Florida's State Parks - 06/25/09
• DEP Announces Florida Green Lodging Program Improvements - 06/24/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Monticello Wastewater Facility - 06/24/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Sanford Wastewater Facility - 06/24/09
• Celebrate Father's Day with Florida State Parks - 06/17/09
• Matheson Hammock Marina Takes the Helm as Florida's Newest Clean Marina - 06/17/09
• Florida State Parks Host Military Children for Operation Purple Summer Camp - 06/16/09
• DEP Announces Changes to State Park Fee Schedule - 06/15/09
• DEP Agents Cite Suspects for Illegally Dumping Paint Waste - 06/12/09
• June 13 is National Get Outdoors Day - 06/10/09
• Florida Forever Acquisition Protects Land Adjacent to Naval Air Station Whiting Field - 06/09/09
• DEP Announces Stimulus Disbursement for Grand Ridge Wastewater Facility - 06/08/09
• Governor Crist and State Agencies Encourage Rip Current Awareness - 06/08/09
• Summer Reading List Encourages Exploration of Florida's State Parks - 06/05/09
• State Recognizes June as Florida Rivers Month - 06/05/09
• DEP Celebrates National Trails Day® - 06/05/09
• DEP Begins Disbursement of Stimulus Dollars for Wastewater Facilities - 06/04/09
• Crow’s Nest Marina Earns Its Wings With Clean Marina Designation - 06/04/09
• Florida DEP Continues Restoration of Rivers, Lakes, Estuaries - 06/01/09
• DEP Sleuths Solve Commercial Dumping Case - 06/01/09
• Statement From DEP Northeast District Director Greg Strong Regarding Georgia Pacific’s Administrative Order - 06/01/09

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May

• Lodging Facilities Jump on the Green Bandwagon - 05/29/09
• Governor Crist Encourages Federal Support for Everglades Restoration and Apalachicola River and Bay - 05/28/09
• St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Goes Green on Land and Sea - 05/28/09
• DEP Recognizes Disney’s 2009 Environmentality™ Challenge Winners - 05/27/09
• DEP Agents Cite Suspect for Illegally Storing Hazardous Waste - 05/27/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 05/26/09
• Governor Crist Applauds Stimulus Funding for Wastewater, Stormwater and Drinking Water Facilities - 05/22/09
• Experience Florida's Water Story Without Leaving Home - 05/22/09
• Habitat Restoration Project Underway at Rookery Bay Reserve - 05/21/09
• Florida State Parks Honor Memorial Day with Programs and Events - 05/21/09
• Clearwater Company Named Second Green Yard in Pinellas County - 05/20/09
• St. Petersburg Company Named First Green Yard in Pinellas County- 05/20/09
• Statement From Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael W. Sole Regarding President Barack Obama’s ‘Cafe’ Vehicle Emission Standards Announcement - 05/19/09
• State Park Hosts 57TH Annual Florida Folk Festival - 05/19/09
• Bradenton Company Named First Green Yard in Manatee County - 05/19/09 
• Governor Crist Recognizes National Beach Safety Week - 05/18/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 05/18/09
• Governor and Cabinet Approve Purchase of Pillsbury Mound - 05/18/09
• Florida Green Lodging Facilities Offer Green Summer Travel Accommodations - 05/15/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 05/14/09
• Statement from DEP Secretary Michael W. Sole regarding the South Florida Water Management District’s Vote on the U.S. Sugar Land Acquisition - 05/13/09
• Governor Crist Applauds $4.8 Million for Florida's Communities - 05/13/09
• Green Schools Awards Helps Florida Environmental Schools Shine - 05/13/09
• Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Expands Lighthouse Visitation - 05/13/09
• Florida Recognizes Week of May 10-16 as Water Reuse Week - 05/12/09
• Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week at an Affordable State Park - 05/11/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 05/08/09
• Florida DEP Continues Restoration of Indian River Lagoon and Banana River Lagoon - 05/07/09
• Five Ways to Get Crafty With Recyclables for Mother's Day - 05/07/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 05/07/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 05/06/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 05/05/09
• Complaints Lead DEP Special Agents to Illegal Septage Dump - 05/05/09
• DEP Agents Cite Suspect for Illegally Disposing of Solid Waste - 05/05/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 05/04/09
• Florida Recognizes May as Clean Air Month – Offers Air Pollution Solutions - 05/04/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 05/02/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 05/01/09
• Florida Green Lodging Facilities Tackle Water Conservation - 05/01/09

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April

• Statement from Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael W. Sole and South Florida Water Management District Executive Director Carol Wehle Regarding the Inclusion of Everglades Funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - 04/29/09
• DEP Employee Honored for Educational Contributions - 04/28/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/28/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/27/09
• DEP Finalizes Settlement with Gulfstream for Seagrass Damage - 04/24/09
• Rookery Bay Research Reserve Partners with City of Naples to Teach Landscapers to “Greenscape” - 04/24/09
• DEP Provides State of the Art Greenhouse to Area School - 04/22/09
• Governor Crist Announces Green Schools Awards - 04/22/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/21/09
• DEP Joins Ochlockonee Soil and Water Conservation District for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Project to Improve Lake Lafayette Water Quality - 04/21/09
• State Park Receives Historical Recognition from the National Park Service - 04/20/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/20/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/18/09
• DEP Launches New Environmental Tour - 04/18/09
• Governor Crist Announces $132 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Florida Water Projects - 04/17/09
• The Fab Five! Florida’s Green Lodging Program Designates Five New Properties - 04/17/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/17/09
• DEP’S Law Enforcement Director Dedicated to Protecting Florida’s Environment - 04/16/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/16/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/15/09
• Governor and Cabinet Highlight Water Conservation Month - 04/14/09
• DEP Grant Funding Helps City of Winter Park Protect Local Water Quality - 04/13/09
• Anonymous Call Leads DEP Special Agent to Mountain of Illegal Waste Tires - 04/13/09
• Florida Celebrates a Year of Crime-Fighting Success During Environmental Crimes Prevention Week Thanks to #DEP - 04/13/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/13/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/12/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/11/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/10/09
• Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park Celebrates 55th Anniversary With Launch of MP3 Audio Tours - 04/09/09
• Okaloosa Seventh Graders “Get Beached” While Learning Science Lessons - 04/09/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/09/09
• Miami Marina Says “AHOY” to Green with Clean Marina Designation - 04/08/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/08/09
• Illegal Burn Leads DEP Agents to Junkyard Violation - 04/08/09
• Update on DEP State Park Closures and Re-openings - 04/07/09
• DEP State Park Closures - 04/06/09
• Spring Into April With a Green Home - 04/06/09
• DEP Employee Honored for Restoration Work - 04/03/09
• DEP and FWC ‘Hook’ Kids and Families on Fishing - 04/02/09
• State Agencies Invite Senior Citizens to Rediscover Florida During Volunteer Month - 04/02/09
• Governor Shares Proposal to Achieve Everglades Restoration Vision in Tough Economic Climate - 04/01/09

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March

• DEP Receives $300,000 Grant to Support Reduced Diesel and Greenhouse Gas Emissions - 03/31/09
• Florida Park Service Opens New River Camp Along Suwannee River Wilderness Trail - 03/30/09
• New Florida Green Lodging Facilities Get Creative - 03/27/09
• DEP and Workshop Participants Dig Deep at Dredging Workshop - 03/27/09
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection Encourages Floridians to Take Part in Earth Hour 2009 - 03/27/09
• DEP Encourages Boaters to Safeguard Florida's Seagrasses - 03/26/09
• Florida Celebrates Oceans Day - 03/25/09
• DEP Agents Prevent Crime from Being Swept Under the Rug - 03/24/09
• Buccaneer Bay to Open for ‘Springs’ Break - 03/20/09
• DEP Secretary Sole Announces Online Option for Stormwater Permitting - 03/20/09
• DEP Recognizes Coconut Palm Elementary Students Putting Recycling in the Public Eye - 03/20/09
• Paddle Florida ‘Paddles Up’ for Week-Long Adventure - 03/19/09
• ‘Marina of the Year’ Receives Florida Clean Marina Designation - 03/19/09
• Florida DEP Joins EPA in Launching First “Fix a Leak" Week March 16-20, 2009 - 03/17/09
• GTM Research Reserve Teaching Ecological Lessons - 03/13/09
• Naval Air Station Marina Gets Green Seal of Approval - 03/13/09
• Florida Lodging Facilities get Green for Spring - 03/13/09
• Breakers Reef Restoration Completed - 03/11/09
• Governor, Cabinet Honor Resource Manager of the Year - 03/10/09
• Governor Crist Signs Proclamation Making March Florida Bicycle Month - 03/09/09
• Florida State Parks Celebrate Archaeology Month - 03/06/09
• Sixty-One Year Old Marina Receives Florida Clean Marina Designation - 03/06/09
• Epping Forest Yacht Club Joins ‘Swelling’ List of Clean Marinas - 03/05/09
• DEP Recognizes Central Florida Pull ‘N Save as Third Green Yard in Volusia County - 03/04/09
• Restoration Progress, Ecosystem Status Highlighted in 2009 South Florida Environmental Report - 03/02/09
• DEP Joins Historic Santos Community in Remembering Cultural Past - 03/02/09

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February

• Golf Resort, State Park and Oceanside Suites Among Growing List of Green Lodging Properties - 02/27/09
• Florida Closes on Land Protecting Civil War Battlefield and Florida Spring - 02/26/09
• DEP Announces 100 Ways for Residents & Visitors to Rediscover Florida in 100 Days - 02/24/09
• DEP Agents Solve Felony Waste Dumping - 02/24/09
• DEP Celebrates Opening of New Volunteer-Funded Exercise Course on the Withlacoochee State Trail - 02/23/09
• Columbia County Sixth Graders Get Hands-On Education While Connecting to Nature - 02/20/09
• RV Green at a Florida State Park - 02/20/09
• DEP Agents Cite Suspect for Illegally Operating a Wastewater Treatment Facility - 02/19/09
• Naples City Dock ‘Rocks’ Green Designation - 02/19/09
• Clean Marine Retailer Sells Boaters on Environmental Stewardship - 02/19/09
• Simplified State Lands Web Site is ‘One Stop Shop’ to Understanding Florida’s State Lands Program - 02/18/09
• Sebastian Inlet Marina Goes Green Times Three - 02/17/09
• Think Outside the Recycling Bin - 02/17/09
• DEP Releases New Guides to Best Management Practices for Green Industries - 02/15/09
• Lodging Facilities Minimize Waste, Maximize Green - 02/13/09
• DEP Recognizes Miami Palmetto High School for Commitment to Recycling - 02/13/09
• DEP Working to Protect Lesser-Known Florida Reefs - 02/12/09
• Statement from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Regarding Permit Denial for Proposed Class I Landfill in Pasco County - 02/12/09
• Fourteen Reasons We Love Florida's State Parks - 02/11/09
• DEP’s Master Deadhead Logging Certification Course Aids Florida's Underwater Loggers in Protecting the Environment - 02/11/09
• History Comes Alive During Reenactment Season at Florida’s State Parks - 02/09/09
• DEP Sponsors Workshop to Promote Recycling on Florida College Campuses - 02/06/09
• DEP Announces Streamlined Efforts for Communities to Protect Florida's Coastal Resources - 02/05/09
• DEP Celebrates February as Florida Hiking Trails Month - 02/04/09
• DEP Participates in Round Table Discussion at Southeast Climate Policy Forum - 02/03/09
• DEP to Give Presentation to Wakulla County Commission on St. Marks Trail Resurfacing Project - 02/03/09
• Florida State Parks Recognize Black History Month - 02/03/09

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January

• Clean Marina Gets ‘Wave’ of Approval from Lt. Governor - 01/29/09
• State Agencies Announce New Renovate Right Pamphlet - 01/28/09
• Florida Green Lodging Program Reaches 400 Milestone - 01/26/09
• DEP Recognizes Rockledge High School for Putting Recycling First - 01/26/09
• ‘Lu’ the Homosassa Hippo Turns 49 - 01/26/09
• GTM Research Reserve Recruiting Assistance to Ease Red Bay Epidemic - 01/17/09
• Loggerhead Club & Marina ‘Seas’ Green with Florida Clean Marina Designation - 01/16/09
• EPA and Florida DEP Work Together to Restore Florida's Surface Waters - 01/16/09
• Gulf of Mexico Alliance Holds Fourth Florida Public Workshop - 01/14/09
• Statement by Governor Charlie Crist Regarding Today’s Decision by the United States Supreme Court - 01/12/09
• Reduce, Reuse and Recycle on National Clean Off Your Desk Day - 01/11/08
• DEP Secretary Announces Major Effort to Support Local Goverments with Water Quality Protection Projects - 01/09/08
• DEP’s Environmental Education Program Reaches Milestone - 01/09/08
• Green Business is Good Business - 01/09/08
• DEP Celebrates First Kayaker to Complete Florida’s Longest Sea Kayaking Trail - 01/06/08

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