https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/SeaTurtles/Pages/SeaTurtlesOnTheBeach.aspx
Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Sea Turtles On The Beach Story 1 Nesti ng Sea turtle nesting season in Broward County lasts from March 1 - October 31 each year. The leatherbacks are typically the first nesters to arrive in March, followed by the loggerheads in April, and then the green turtles in June. Sea turtles can be quite ...
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... Photos: A turtle-friendly shielded, amber light and an unshielded, white light that is not turtle-friendly. Credit: Broward County staff. If you or someone you know resides on a beachfront
property, there are several measures you can take to lessen the impact of artificial lighting on sea turtles: Turn off unnecessar y lights that are visible from nesting ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Environmental Protection/Conservation Story 1 First in Flyways The Greater Fort Lauderdale Flyway Cities Coalition, a collaboration of the Nat ureSc ape Broward program, the National Wildlife Federation and 60 community partners, works to improve and expand habitat for migratory and resident wildlife ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Threats Story 1 Sea turtle populations have been seriously reduced globally through a number of human influences including artificial lighting, plastic and marine debris, beach erosion and coastal armoring, and as bycatch in commercial fishing. Other influences include illegal sea turtle shell trade, ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Conservation Program Story 1 The Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) conducts daily sea turtle nesting surveys from March 1 - October 31 annually. The entire coastline of Broward County from the northern border with Palm Beach County to the southern border with Miami-Dade County, ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Report an Injured Sea Turtle Story 1 The Broward County Sea Turtle Emergency Hotline is 954-328-0 580 T he Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) maintains a "Sea Turtle Emergency Response" hotline that is monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This number is advertised locally ...
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Banner Image Missing New Sea Turtle Signs Will Educate the Public DATE: April 8, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Kiel Environmental Planning and Community Resilience PHONE: 954-519-1255 EMAIL: Ckiel@Broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Sea Turtle Conservancy has awarded Broward County a grant to create and install permanent informational sea turtle signs at ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Award and Recognition Highlights Story 1 Broward County won 14 NACo Awards for innovation in County government in 2018 and was recognized specifically for initiatives to promote environmental preservation and conservation; services to help customers connect with their County quickly, easily and more ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 LOCAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING PREEMPTION Broward County requires contractors in certain construction trades to have a "Certificate of Competency" which is a construction trade license. Depending upon the trade, the Certificate of Competency license allows the holder to perform contract work and ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Business Assistance Story 1 The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) supports Broward County businesses and their success by providing a comprehensive roster of client-focused services. Technical assistance is available to local businesses in a range of topics from ...
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the same shall not be construed so as to limit in any way the right of the Employer to manage and operate its
property. ... of the Employer's funds or
property shall not come within the scope of the foregoing provisions of this Section. ... or the misappropriation of the Employer's funds or
property, neither such charges nor discipline meted out in ...
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the same shall not be construed so as to limit in any way the right of the Employer to manage and operate its
property. ... of the Employer's funds or
property shall not come within the scope of the foregoing provisions of this Section. ... or the misappropriation of the Employer's funds or
property, neither such charges nor discipline meted out in ...
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Their unique, almost rubbery shell is black with ridges running from head to tail; the flexibility of the leatherback shell allows it to dive deeper than any other turtle species. A flexible shell is important to withstand pressure and avoid cracking at great depths. Leatherbacks dive deep to
search for their primary food source: jellyfish. Leatherbacks ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Interpretive Programs Story 1 The Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) promotes sea turtle biology, ecology, and conservation education through outreach events. Educational presentations about sea turtles are given at schools, festivals, public events, summer camps, and other ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Carousel Image 1 Sea Turtle 1 Carousel Caption 1 Carousel Image 2 Sea Turtle 2 Carousel Caption 2 Carousel Image 3 Sea Turtle 3 Carousel Caption 3 Previous Next FLORIDA SEA TURTLE SPECIES Sea Turtle nesting season runs from March 1 - October 31 annually. Card Button 1 Fl orida Sea Turtle Species ...
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Banner Image Missing Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins March 1 - Lighting near the beach should be "sea turtle-friendly" - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The official start of sea turtle nesting season in Broward County is March 1. Last year, the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program documented more than 3,000 nests on the County's 24-mile coastline (including ...
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Banner Image Missing Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins March 1 - Lighting near the beach should be "sea turtle friendly" - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - March 1 marks the official start of sea turtle nesting season in Broward County. Last year, the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) documented more than 3,099 nests on the County's 24-mile ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Small Business Development Story 1 The Small Business Development (SBD) team utilizes the resources of OESBD and its partners to assist applicants to position themselves for future opportunities to do business with Broward County, South Florida, nationally, and internationally. The SB team: Reviews ...
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Best management practices recommend that the Sargassum be left in place to benefit the natural ecosystem, and it is typically removed by natural processes like tides. The County speaks to many
property owners, residents, and visitors at outreach events throughout the year about the importance of the beach ecosystem, including seaweed. In recent years, the ...
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... expeditious, and effective method to abate the use of
property within Broward County for the unlawful sale, delivery, ... injurious to the health of the community; assess and levy liens upon the real
property on which the violation existed. ... Serve as the decision-making authority when there is a disagreement between the taxpayer and the Broward County
Property ...
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... The event featured a full day of activities including a keynote speech by retired Army General Nolen Bivens. There were discussions of veterans' issues, family activities, book giveaways, resume and job
search assistance, recording of oral histories, legal and financial services, housing support and information about digital resources and library card ...
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Banner Image Missing Sea Turtle Nesting Season Began March 1st BROWARD COUNTY, FL - March 1st marked the official start of sea turtle nesting season in Broward County, but turtles don't always play by the rules. This year, Florida documented its earliest nest ever on February 6th in Martin County. Since then, about a dozen nests have been reported in ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Household Hazardous Waste Story 1 The Broward County Residential Drop-off Centers accepts Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics ONLY from participating municipalities on Saturdays, from 9AM to 3PM. Residents of Participating Cities will be required to follow CDC guidelines for social distancing ...
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The jobs report indicated a 3% unemployment rate in October.
Property values increased 11%. The influx of new residents has been record-breaking. In 2023, Broward County approved ... They launched the Cultural and Artistic Facilities Capital Support grant program and hosted more than 40 professional development and grant application workshops. Real
Property and ...
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Close curtains at night or move interior light sources away from windows Each of the County's coastal municipalities has its own beachfront lighting ordinance, but most generally require
property owners to extinguish lights from sunset to sunrise during sea turtle nesting season. More information about your local lighting ordinance and a list of certified ...
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... Urban Planning Division's GIS Section, Resilient Environment Department Climate Resilience Flooding and Weather Sensor Data Visualization: Created to review data from previous storms and flooding events to help plan, prepare for, and prevent damage to
property and potential injury or loss of life to residents and visitors. Innovation Unit, Resilient ...
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Banner Image Missing 2015 Sea Turtle Nesting Season is Underway DATE: March 16, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Kiel Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954.519.1255 EMAIL: ckiel@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward's Sea Turtle Conservation Program is celebrating its first endangered leatherback nest of the 2015 season. The ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Mooring Buoy Program Story 1 Our Program With almost 47,000 vessels registered within Broward County in 2022 and a year-round boating climate, intense pressure is placed on the County's marine resources. Directly offshore are three coral reef tracts, with the outer reef located less than two miles ...
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... Lock all pet doors at night to keep raccoons out of the kitchen or garage. Spray fox scent to deter raccoons away from your
property. Common Misconceptions About Nuisance Wildlife ... This behavior generally occurs because the animals are having their young, and they become much more active during the day and the night as they
search for food. After the babies ...
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Each of the County's coastal municipalities has its own beachfront lighting ordinance, but most generally require
property owners to turn off lights from sunset to sunrise during sea turtle nesting season. More information about your local lighting ordinance and a list of certified lighting fixtures can be found by visiting the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
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