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Tag Archives: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Alachua County recognized for highest 2011 recycling rate in the state
By Joe Lancos on April 2nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 2, 2013 at 8:24 pm
Alachua County had the highest recycling rate in the state in 2011 for the second straight year, a recent report says.
Florida purchases land to protect state springs
By Jane Schwed on March 20th, 2013 | Last updated: March 21, 2013 at 10:53 am
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection purchased about 600 acres of land to protect Florida springs, but Florida Springs Institute Director Bob Knight said there is more to be done.
Pocket Ranger app provides state park information on the go
By Ben Bornstein on February 20th, 2013 | Last updated: February 20, 2013 at 6:04 pm
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has employed a new smartphone app called Pocket Ranger to act as an interactive guide for visitors. The department hopes the app will help increase attendance in Florida state parks.
State park plan for Silver Springs becomes official
By Forrest Smith on January 24th, 2013 | Last updated: January 24, 2013 at 12:17 pm
From Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Florida Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, approved the modification of a lease agreement between Palace Entertainment and the state of Florida Wednesday, allowing the Silver Springs theme park [...]
