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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.
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Month by Month: Twelve Simple Ways to Go Green
--Resolutions for the New Year that go a long way in helping the environment--
As 2009 approaches
many of us will make New Year’s
resolutions that focus on personal
goals. Everything from shedding a few
pounds to saving more money makes the
list of popular resolutions around this
time of year.
“The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) is
encouraging Floridians to consider
resolutions that have a positive impact
not only on themselves but also on the
state’s environment,” said DEP’s
Director of Sustainable Initiatives Deas
Bohn. “If every Floridian adopts a few
of these ideas throughout the year, they
can make a huge difference in our
efforts to protect the environment.” ...more
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Use Recycled Gift Wrap
Wrap gifts in recycled or reused wrapping paper or funny
papers. Also remember to save or recycle used wrapping
paper. Try giving gifts that don't require much packaging,
such as concert tickets or gift certificates...Learn More
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Last updated:
January 06, 2009
