The Post Archives

2006

• December 29, 2006 Florida's Environment 2006
• December 22, 2006 Agreement Reached to Upgrade Wastewater Facilities, Protect Wakulla Springs
• December 15, 2006 DEP, SFWMD and Martin County Celebrate the Groundbreaking of the C-44 Reservior/Stormwater Treatment Area
• December 8, 2006 Governor and Cabinet Honor Secretary Castille
• December 1, 2006 DEP and SFWMD Celebrate Two Years of Construction Progress at Picayune Strand
• November 22, 2006 New Green Lodging Partner Helps Florida Hotels Conserve Natural Resources
• November 17, 2006 Riversprings Middle School Students Learn ‘LIFE’ Lessons
• November 9, 2006 Cross Florida Greenway Trails Receive International Recognition
• November 3, 2006 Grant Funding Available for Renewable Energy Technologies
• October 27, 2006 DEP Employee Wins EPA Award
• October 20, 2006 DEP Launches Mercury Switch Recovery from Scrap Vehicles
• October 13, 2006 State Recreation Sites Receive Best of Florida Awards
• October 6, 2006 Lt. Governor Jennings Promotes Energy-Efficient Products during Sales Tax Holiday
• September 29, 2006 Florida Celebrates National Public Lands Day
• September 22, 2006 Florida Receives Grant to Promote Energy Efficiency
• September 15, 2006 Ethanol Comes to Tallahassee
• September 8, 2006 DEP Green Lodging Partnership Helps Hotels Conserve
• September 1, 2006 Florida Springs State Parks
• August 25, 2006 Florida Awards First Solar Energy Rebates
• August 18, 2006 Florida ‘Clean Marinas’ Celebrate National Marina Day
• August 11, 2006 DEP Finalizes Settlement with Pasco County for Wastewater Violations
• August 4, 2006 State of Florida Seals Historic Purchase of Babcock Ranch
• July 28, 2006 Northwest Florida State Parks Receive $12.5 Million
• July 21, 2006 Florida Energy Office Encourages Investment in Alternative Energy Technologies
• July 14, 2006 Florida's EAA Reservoir Project Receives Federal Approval
• July 7, 2006 Loggerhead Turtles Released at Sebastian Inlet State Park
• June 30, 2006 DEP Secretary Applauds Protection for Panhandle Wetlands
• June 23, 2006 Governor Bush Signs Bill to Purchase Babcock Ranch
• June 16, 2006 DEP Establishes Guidelines for Temporary Coastal Armoring
• June 09, 2006 DEP Secretary Leads Hurricane Preparedness Workshop
• June 02, 2006 DEP Displays Hydrogen Vehicle in Celebration of Clean Air Month
• May 26, 2006 2006-2007 Budget Emphasizes Sound Commitment to Florida's Environment
• May 19, 2006 Florida Continues Restoration of Rivers, Lakes, and Estuaries
• May 12, 2006 Governor Bush Applauds the Florida Legislature on a Successful 2006 Session
• May 05, 2006 Mission San Luis Receives Prestigious “Preserve America” Presidential Award
• April 28, 2006 Army Corps of Engineers and SFWMD host Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• April 21, 2006 DEP Sponsored Earth Day Events
• April 14, 2006 Florida Completes 100,000 Acre Land Acquisition for Kissimmee River Restoration
• April 7, 2006 DEP’s Air Division Recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• March 31, 2006 DEP Hosts Energy Day at State Capitol
• March 24, 2006 State Designates Four Facilities as ‘Clean Marinas’
• March 17, 2005 DEP Brings “LIFE” to Wakulla County Students
• March 10, 2006 Governor, Cabinet Honor Resource Manager of the Year
• March 3, 2006 Florida Begins Construction on Test Cells of Caloosahatchee Reservoir
• February 24, 2006 Manatees Being Released at Blue Spring State Park
• February 17, 2006 DEP’S Compliance Assistance Program Aids the Automotive Recycling Industry in Protecting the Environment
• February 10, 2006 Governor Bush Unveils 2006 Florida Energy Act
• February 3, 2006 Bush/Jennings 2006-2007 Budget Underscores Strong Commitment to Florida's Environment
• January 27, 2006 Dep Secretary Addresses The 2006 "Beyond The Blackboard" Workshop
• January 20, 2005 DEP Submits Florida Energy Plan to Governor Bush
• January 13, 2005 Green Lodging Partnership Preserves Air Quality
• January 6, 2006 DEP Encourages Green Resolutions in 2006

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• December 30, 2005 Florida's Environment 2005
• December 23, 2005 DEP Appoints Stephanie Bailenson as Director of the Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas
• December 16, 2005 2005 Florida Energy Forum Drives Future Energy Plan
• December 9, 2005 DEP Appoints Allan Guyet as Director of Florida Energy Office
• December 2, 2005 Hydrogen Research Database Available Online
• November 23, 2005 Florida Received Regional Award from U.S. EPA
• November 18, 2005 DEP Uses Technology to Aid Victims in Recovery Efforts
• November 11, 2005 DEP, Progress Energy Display Hydrogen Vehicles
• November 4, 2005 Florida State Parks Open Campgrounds to Wilma Evacuees
• October 28, 2005 Tips For Avoiding Common Dangers After a Major Hurricane
• October 21, 2005 DEP Appoints Gregory Strong as Northeast District Director
• October 14, 2005 Governor Bush Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Restore Lake Okeechobee and Coastal Estuaries
• October 7, 2005 Governor, Cabinet Approve Land Deal for Acceler8 Project
• September 30, 2005 Diesel Fuel Reaching Panhandle Ports
• September 23, 2005 DEP Provides Emergency Relief For Hurricane Rita
• September 16, 2005 Florida State Parks Receive Media Excellence Awards
• September 2, 2005 Fuel Reaching Florida's Ports, Transportation Corridors
• August 26, 2005 Volunteers Set National Record for Florida State Parks
• August 19, 2005 Governor Bush Presents Points of Light Award to Park Volunteer
• August 12, 2005 Governor and Cabinet Approve Dry Tortugas Management Agreement
• August 5, 2005 EPA Approves Everglades Water Quality Standard
• July 29, 2005 Governor Bush Applauds $2.6 Million for Florida Coasts
• July 22, 2005 Power Restoration Complete in Areas Hit by Hurricane Dennis
• July 15, 2005 DEP Provides Emergency Relief for Hurricane Dennis
• July 8, 2005 July is Recreation and Parks Month
• July 1, 2005 Governor Signs Laws to Overhaul Growth Management
• June 24,2005  Florida Continues Restoration of Rivers, Lakes, Estuaries
• June 17, 2005 Governor Bush Recognizes June as Florida Rivers Month
• June 10, 2005 Governor Signs Law to Streamline Coastal Research
• June 3, 2005 Governor, Cabinet Sign Historic Agreement to Acquire Last Remaining Oil Leases in State Waters
• May 27, 2005 ‘Green’ Budget Strengthens Governor’s Environmental Commitment
• May 20, 2005 DEP Secretary Hails $1.55 Million for Florida's Communities
• May 13, 2005 Secretaries Applaud Passage of Growth Management Reform
• May 6, 2005 DEP, Gulf Power Cut Ribbon for Clean Air
• April 28, 2005 Hydrogen Bill Passes Unanimously in Florida House
• April 22, 2005 DEP Receives Award for Water Conservation
• April 15, 2005 Governor Bush Announces Funding Plan for Growth Management
• April 8, 2005 Ribault Middle School Students Find Reading is a HOOT
• April 1, 2005 Hydrogen Energy Technologies Act Could Bring $47.3 Million and 142 Jobs to Florida
• March 25, 2005 DEP Launches Get REAL! in Florida State Parks
• March 18, 2005 DEP Marks Hydrogen Energy as Legislative Priority
• March 11, 2005 Governor Bush Promotes the Value of Florida’s Seagrasses
• March 4, 2005 Florida's Fire Marshals Learn Hydrogen Energy Safety
• February 26, 2005 Governor's Mentoring Initiative Bringing Results for Florida's Students
• February 18, 2005 Governor Bush Unveils Hydrogen Energy Technologies Act and Breaks Ground on Florida’s First Hydrogen Energy Station
• February 11, 2005 State Continues Restoration of Florida's Waters
• February 4, 2005 Florida Caverns State Park Receives Economic Development Award
• January 28, 2005 Two Central Florida Schools Receive Recycling Award
• January 21, 2005 Bush/Jennings Budget Energizes Environmental Commitment
• January 14, 2005 Florida Purchases World's First Commercial Hydrogen-Powered Shuttle Buses
• January 7, 2005 DEP Employee Elected Safe Drinking Water Administrators President

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• December 30, 2004 Florida’s Environment 2004: A Year in Review
• December 23, 2004 Florida DEP Releases 5-Year Enforcement Record
• December 17, 2004 Florida Uses Cyberspace to Outline Energy Future On-Line
• December 10, 2004 Lt. Governor Jennings Opens Gates to Cypress Gardens
• December 3, 2004 Governor Bush Applauds International Coral Reef Agreement
• November 24, 2004 Cruise Lake “O” on Two Feet or Two Wheels
• November 19, 2004 Lt. Governor Jennings Hosts America Recycles Day Ceremony
• November 12, 2004 Beach Expansion Complete at Lover's Key
• November 5, 2004 DEP Expedites Permits for Hurricane Recovery
• October 29, 2004 Hybrid Car Rally Highlights Energy Awareness
• October 22, 2004 Governor Bush Applauds $235 Million Grant for Cleaner Energy
• October 15, 2004 Governor Bush Accelerates Restoration of America's Everglades
• October 8, 2004 Florida Power Restoration Complete
• October 1, 2004 Power Restoration Complete in Areas Hit by Hurricane Ivan
• September 24, 2004 Florida Approves Plan to Restore America’s Everglades
• September 17, 2004 DEP Provides Emergency Relief for Hurricane Ivan
• September 10, 2004 Fuel Reaching Transportation Corridors Across State
• September 3, 2004 DEP Prepares Water Facilities for Hurricane Frances
• August 27, 2004 State and Community Pool Resources to Restore Water Supplies
• August 20, 2004 Secretary Norton to Host Video Conference with 2004 National Take Pride in America® Award Winners
• August 13, 2004 Florida Energy Office Receives Federal Energy Grants
• August 6, 2004 Emerald Coast Marinas Learn the Ropes
• July 30, 2004 Hydrogen Business Partnership Reconvenes
• July 23, 2004 Florida's State Parks Achieve All-Time Attendance Record
• July 16, 2004  Governor Bush Applauds Florida’s Selection as Host for 2008 International Coral Reef Symposium
• July 2, 2004 Florida Adopts Everglades Water Quality Standard
• June 17, 2004 DEP Shares Vision of Hydrogen Economy
• June 02, 2004 ‘Green’ Budget Reinforces Florida's Environmental Commitment
• May 20, 2004 Deadline Extended for Response to Oceans Report
• May 6, 2004 Senate Confirms Colleen M. Castille as DEP Secretary
• April 22, 2004 Florida Celebrates Earth Day
• April 8, 2004 Florida Puts Seal on Plan to Restore Indian River Lagoon
• March 25, 2004 Statement by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding the announcement by conservation groups to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• March 11, 2004 DEP Marks Clean Air as Legislative Priority
• February 26, 2004 Governor Bush Names Colleen Castille as New Secretary for Department of Environmental Protection
• February 12, 2004 Florida’s Lasting Commitment to Environmental Protection
• January 29, 2004 DEP Will Miss Secretary Struhs
• January 15, 2004 Green Swamp Acquisition Protects Central Florida Water

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• December 18, 2003 State Secures “Gateway” To Northwest Florida Greenway
• December 4, 2003 Florida Celebrates America Recycles Day
• November 13, 2003 Governor Bush Unites Environment with Military Mission
• October 30, 2003 Front Porch Goes Solar
• October 17, 2003 Governor Bush Moving the Earth to Restore Everglades
• October 3, 2003 Florida Increases Protection for Florida’s Springs
• September 19, 2003 Volunteers Get Hands Wet for National Water Quality Monitoring Effort
• September 5, 2003 Governor Continues Strong Stand to Protect Apalachicola River and Bay
• August 22, 2003  Florida DEP Announces Strong Environmental Results
• August 8, 2003 DEP Takes Strong Stand to Protect Environment
• July 25, 2003 Florida Achieves Milestone in Clean Air
• July 11, 2003 ERC Approves Everglades Phosphorus Water Quality Standard
• June 20, 2003 Record New Funding to Save the Everglades
• June 6, 2003 Florida Serves Up Pasta
• May 23, 2003 Everglades Restoration Remains Strong
• May 9, 2003 DEP Employees Win Productivity Awards
• April 25, 2003Senate Strengthens Everglades Forever Act
• April 11, 2003 Smart Growth for Florida: Building the Wekiva Parkway
• March 28, 2003 DEP Recognizes Florida’s First “Green Yards”
• March 14, 2003New Law Brings Clean Air Results
• February 28, 2003 DEP Releases Everglades Water Quality Standard
• February 14, 2003Take a Hike - Celebrate Florida Hiking Trails Month
• January 31, 2003 DEP Saves Taxpayer’s Money Through New Technology
• January 17, 2003 Experts Discuss how to Restore and Protect FL's Largest River

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• December 13, 2002 Major Acquisition Accelerates Everglades Restoration
• November 26, 2002 State Acquires Rare Piece of Florida
• November 15, 2002 Celebrating America Recycles Day
• November 1, 2002 Suwannee River Wilderness Trail Becomes Reality
• October 18, 2002 Present and Future Biologists Observe National Water Monitoring Day
• October 04, 2002 Governor Proclaims October as Florida Greenways and Trails Month
• September 20, 2002 DEP Presents Budget Priorities
• September 6, 2002 Florida Develops Clean-up List for Impaired Water Bodies
• August 23, 2002 Less Phosphorous Entering Everglades
• August 9, 2002 Public Sessions on River Talks Announced
• July 26, 2002 Framework for Everglades Restoration Revealed
• July 12, 2002 DEP Moves Forward With Restoration of State Waters
• June 21, 2002  Bush, Florida Cabinet Call for End to Dredging in Apalachicola River
• June 7, 2002 Governor signs state budget that funds environmental priorities
• May 24, 2002 Funding Florida’s #1 Environmental Priority
• May 10, 2002 Closing Nears for Abandoned Phosphate Plant
• April 26, 2002 A Better Environment for Florida’s Front Porch Communities
• April 12, 2002 DEP Jumpstarts Cleanup of St. Marks Refinery after Presence of Dioxin is Confirmed
• March 29, 2002 Conservationists Honor Governor Jeb Bush
• March 15, 2002 Marinas Join DEP to Increase Environmental Protection
• March 1, 2002 Dep and the Marine Industry Rev Up For Cleaner Engines
• February 15, 2002   Celebrate Florida Hiking Trails Month
• February 5, 2002 Florida Helps Drive Market for Alternatives to CCA Wood  
• January 17, 2002   President Bush and Governor Bush Sign Historic Environmental Agreement
• January 3, 2002   Special Edition

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• December 13, 2001 DEP Proposes First Numeric Phosphorus Standard For Everglades
• November 29, 2001 Keeping Our Beaches Sandy
• November 8, 2001 Honor Veterans Day, Celebrate Freedom Free Admission at Florida State Parks
• October 25, 2001 Environmental Protection Fuels Florida’s Economic Recovery
• October 11, 2001 DEP Establishes Guiding Principles for Budget Review
• September 27, 2001   DEP Highlights Funding Priorities

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