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... About Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department The mission of the Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department is to safeguard lives, natural resources and
property of residents and visitors to the County. This is done by providing for natural resource planning; managing, protecting and planning for appropriate land use patterns ...
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Banner Image Missing Commissioner Kristin Jacobs Meets President Obama at White House - Major Federal Climate Change Initiatives Unveiled - DATE: July 21, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Kristin Jacobs, Broward County Commissioner PHONE: 954-357-7002 EMAIL: kjacobs@broward.org WASHINGTON, DC - Broward County Commissioner Kristin Jacobs met with President Obama, several ...
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Banner Image Missing Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Attend Free FastTrac Workshops DATE: July 29, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Steven Tinsley, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) PHONE: 954-357-6400 EMAIL: STinsley@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) is hosting ...
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Strong advocacy from Broward County staff helped ensure that a number of County priorities were reflected in the Task Force recommendations. These include strong federal support for
property assessed clean energy (PACE) programs; continued federal engagement in coastal and shoreline protection programs; federal facility participation in regional water ...
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Banner Image Missing Grant Awarded to Continue Resilient Redesign Planning in City of Dania Beach Date: December 12, 2014 Media Contact: Dr. Samantha Danchuk, P.E., Environmental Planning & Community Resilience Division Phone: 954-519-1295 Email: sdanchuk@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Commissioner Kristin Jacobs Speaks Out Regarding White House Climate Change Assessment DATE: May 6, 2014 CONTACT: Aaron Scavron Office of Comm. Kristin Jacobs Broward County Commission PHONE:(954) 357-7002 EMAIL: AScavron@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - On Tuesday May 6, 2014, Broward County Commissioner Kristin Jacobs served ...
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Banner Image Missing South Florida Officials Welcome National Climate Assessment DATE: May 23, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Jason Liechty, Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division PHONE: 954-519-0310 EMAIL: jliechty@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - County and city officials from Southeast Florida welcomed the release of the Third National ...
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Banner Image Missing NatureScape Broward Accepting Applications for Habitat Steward Training BROWARD COUNTY, FL - NatureScape Broward will be hosting a Habitat Steward Training, January 13-17, 2020, for 20 County residents interested in improving the environment. The training includes local field trips, hands-on activities, and presentations from expert ...
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Banner Image Missing NatureScape Broward Accepting Applications for Habitat Steward Training BROWARD COUNTY, FL - NatureScape Broward will be hosting Habitat Steward Training January 13-17, 2020 for 20 County residents interested in improving the environment. Training includes local field trips, hands-on activities and presentations from expert speakers on ...
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... Broward County Transit was also able to free up some of its personnel to handle other responsibilities.
Property Insurance Premium Savings Program (Risk Management Division) Broward County wanted to save money on
property insurance ... Occupancy, Protection and Exposure (COPE) elements through better collection and
property improvements in high-impact areas. ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Joins Resilient Cities Network as 101st Member -R-Cities recognizes Broward for resilience accomplishments- Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Broward County, Florida has joined the Resilient Cities Network, a city-led urban resilience network made up of over 100 cities globally. The announcement was made at COP28 in Dubai today, as ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward County Announces Two Upcoming FastTrac® Workshops - For entrepreneurs who want to grow their business - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - COVID-19 has introduced uncertainty in our global economy, but it does not have to change anyone's dreams of starting a new business or aspirations to grow an existing business. The Broward County Office ...
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Banner Image Missing Noted Eco-Artist Brings Climate Change Project to Broward - Community-led campaign raises awareness of climate crisis - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Resilient Environment Department and Cultural Division are collaborating with the Xavier Cortada Foundation to bring The Underwater campaign to Broward County. Underwater: Broward is a ...
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Banner Image Missing Dr. Jennifer Jurado Promoted to Chief Climate Resilience Officer DATE: September 2, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Henry Sniezek Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department PHONE: 954-357-6638 EMAIL: hsniezek@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Climate resilience planning continues to take center stage in Broward with the recent naming ...
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Banner Image Missing Celebrate World Toilet Day: Raise Awareness and Flush and Save! DATE: November 18, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Samantha Baker Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954-519-1222 EMAIL: stbaker@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Broward Water Partnership (BWP), which includes Broward County and 18 utilities and cities ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward County, Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact Named Climate Action Champions by Federal Government DATE: December 4, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Jason Liechty Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954-519-0310 EMAIL: jliechty@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The US Department of Energy (DOE) has ...
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Banner Image Missing NOAA Installs Real-time Oceanographic Equipment at Port Everglades -- Public Access to Tides & Currents -- BROWARD COUNTY, FL -- Real-time tides, currents, water levels and other meteorological information at Broward County's Port Everglades is now live online or by phone thanks to an advanced sensor device developed and installed by the ...
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Banner Image Missing Fewer Sea Turtle Nests Relocated So Far This Season - It's a direct result of the Dim Lights Initiative - DATE: September 23, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Kiel Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954-519-1255 EMAIL: ckiel@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County reports that it has been successful in ...
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Drive-Through Tax Kiosk (Records, Taxes and Treasury Division) During Broward County's tax season, which runs annually from November 1 to March 31, the Records, Taxes and Treasury Division identifies specific dates to offer a "Drive-Through Tax Kiosk." The program is a convenient drive-up service for taxpayers to pay their
property taxes without leaving ...
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Banner Image Missing "Life, Liberty + Libraries" Grant Funds Civic-Themed Events for Youth -Teen digital workshop and bilingual storytime scheduled for October - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - As part of a $2,500 Life, Liberty + Libraries grant from Florida Humanities and PBS Books, Broward County Library will host two upcoming youth events in support of civic ...
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contamination of drinking water supplies, impacts to water and wastewater systems, beach erosion, and threats to public and private
property due to climate change "The effects are showing up all around us," Jacobs said in her written statement to the Subcommittee. "These changes are necessitating major investments in new infrastructure and system retrofits." ...
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Banner Image Missing Art for the Earth: Artists on Climate Change free event Oct. 17 - Multidisciplinary art event at The Frank is one of 60 in the U.S. - Art takes action against climate change! On Thursday, October 17 from 6 - 8 pm, visual artists, poets and performing artists will unite to address climate change during "Art for the Earth," a free ...
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Banner Image Missing 2015 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Saw Second-Largest Number of Turtle Nests in History - 2016 Sea Turtle Nesting Season and Lighting Ordinances Take Effect March 1st - DATE: February 22, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Kiel Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department PHONE: 954-519-1255 EMAIL: ckiel@broward.org MEDIA CONTACT: Joe ...
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Banner Image Missing County Awarded $92M Grants for Resilient Infrastructure Improvements BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The County and local municipalities will receive a combined $92 million in grant funds for resilient infrastructure improvement projects in 2023. This funding was made available through the Resilient Florida Grant Program, a competitive grant ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward County Library Wins Two National Association of Counties Awards BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Library has received two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for innovative public library programs that help build healthy, safe and thriving communities. The award winning projects, Archiving the ...
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The Broward County Emergency Management Division develops and implements comprehensive emergency planning response, mitigation and recovery activities in order to save lives and protect
property in emergencies. Technical assistance is available to develop and maintain emergency plans for all types of hazards. The division also offers free training and ...
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The County successfully helped oceanfront residents and businesses make a difference by providing lighting recommendations to help hatchlings find their way to the ocean. 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 ...
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Banner Image Missing County Receives "A" Grade for its Carbon Footprint - Second year in a row for top grade - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The County has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) as one of 119 cities and counties across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the pressures of a ...
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The subcommittees will address: scientific and technical issues; built environment (which includes
property and infrastructure); economic, social and health issues; renewable and alternative energy; greenhouse gas reductions; natural systems adaption; and intergovernmental affairs. Each subcommittee will be chaired by a member of the Task Force. The ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward County Receives Additional HUD Program Grant Funding of More Than $1.2 Million to Assist Homeless Population - Record setting grant helps fund 80 new permanent beds for eligible homeless clients- DATE: July 22, 2014 CONTACT: Ric Barrick, Assistant Director Office of Public Communications PHONE: 954-357-8541 EMAIL: ...
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