NASSAU, The Bahamas – A disease is ravaging reef-building corals and endangered species in The Bahamas as it moves undetected on the currents of waves and likely in the ballast water from ships.
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Miami-Dade County – On June 16, 2020, County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution Co-prime sponsored by Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo, Jr and Vice Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa authorizing the execution of an agreement between Miami-Dade County and Florida Power & Light (FPL) for the delivery of reclaimed water for use at its Turkey Point facility.
It is vital people understand what the forecasters and news reporters are saying during hurricane season. The following are some definitions:
MIRAMAR, FL – The City of Miramar through its Public Works Department was awarded a $20,000 matching grant from the State of Florida Forestry Division to perform a tree count and assessment of the trees located within the City of Miramar’s public and Right of Ways (ROW) areas. Through this grant, the City of Miramar contracted with national vendor, Arbor Pro USA for these services.
TALLAHASSEE— Hurricane season begins June 1 and above-normal activity is predicted.
For the Dad who has everything, consider a different Father’s Day gift this year when you Adopt-A-Manatee® from Save the Manatee Club. These symbolic manatee adoptions make a thoughtful present that doesn’t take up any space or require any cleanup – they simply make his day more special, all while supporting manatee conservation.
MIAMI – The Miami-Dade County Commission on Feb. 19 gave final approval to an ordinance sponsored by Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz crack down harder financially on illegal dumping violators.
The hurricane season begins on June 1 and lasts five months, with storms typically peaking in August and September.
Alexandria, Va. – The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is on April 22, but anyone can start celebrating today right in their very own backyard with tips from the TurfMutt Foundation and reap the health and de-stressing benefits of spending time in green space.
MIAMI-DADE – The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners today (Feb. 4) passed legislation to help improve water testing for contamination of our Bay and Beaches.
Man-made climate change is helping to make hurricanes bigger and more powerful, according to a recent study in the United States.
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) urges Floridians to support April’s Water Conservation Month. With many families spending more time at home due to COVID-19, include everyone in finding creative ways to save water.
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Biologists with the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program were busy this year monitoring the beaches for sea turtle nests. Preliminary nest counts report that 3,338 nests were documented in the County (not including the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park) this year. Among the 3,338 nests were 43 leatherback nests, 2,560 loggerhead nests, and a local record of 735 green turtle nests.
