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Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Department of Environmental Protection is the lead agency in state government for environmental management and stewardship and is one of the more diverse agencies in state government, protecting our air, water, and land. The Department is divided into three primary areas: Regulatory Programs, Land and Recreation and Planning and Management. Florida's environmental priorities include restoring America's Everglades, improving air quality, restoring and protecting the water quality in our springs, lakes, rivers and coastal waters, conserving environmentally-sensitive lands and providing citizens and visitors with recreational opportunities, now and in the future.		Tip of the Week Green Your Swimming Pool Using natural alternatives to chemicals to clean the water in your pool aids in removing damaging chlorine from the air and the groundwater. It also keeps it away from your body, where it can also cause harm ...more
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Last updated: July 02, 2009

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Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park Celebrates 55th Anniversary With Launch of MP3 Audio Tours