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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Sea Turtle Lighting Story 1 Artificial Lighting and Nesting Females Florida's coastline has become increasingly developed over the past century, introducing a new threat to sea turtles. Artificial lighting emanates from the condominiums, hotels, businesses, and homes that are built on or adjacent to ...
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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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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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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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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Florida Sea Turtle Species Story 1 Sea turtle nesting season in Broward County is from March 1 - October 31 annually . Florida's Sea Turtles Five species of sea turtles call Florida's waters home: leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), ...
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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 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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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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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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Banner Image Missing Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins March 1 - Lighting ordinances to take effect on the County's coastline - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - March 1 marks the official start of sea turtle nesting season. The Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) documented a record-setting 3,650 nests on the County's 24-mile coastline (including the ...
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Banner Image Missing Leatherback Sea Turtles Break Local Records - Sea turtle nesting season comes to end - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Biologists with the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) were busy this year monitoring the beaches for sea turtle nests. Preliminary nest counts report that 2,795 nests were documented in 2021 in the County (not ...
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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 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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Banner Image Missing Green Sea Turtles Break Local Records BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Biologists with the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program were busy this year monitoring the beaches for sea turtle nests. Preliminary nest counts report that 3,338 nests were documented in the County (not including the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park) this ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Carousel Image 1 Carousel Caption 1 Carousel Image 2 Carousel Caption 2 Carousel Image 3 Carousel Caption 3 Previous Next NOAA and USF have created an Experimental Weekly Sargassum Inundation Report Card Button 1 Weekly Sargassum Inundation Report Learn more about Sargassum! What is it, can it harm ...
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Banner Image Missing 2014 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Ends on a Positive Note - Leatherback nests set a new record statewide - DATE: November 5, 2014 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 the ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 Quick Links Story 1 The County Annual Report is a yearly progress report of accomplishments, services provided, goals achieved and strides made on behalf of the people of Broward County. It's based o n the current Mayor's agenda and the Board of County Commissioner's Mission, Vision, Values ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode 2019 Award and Recognition Highlights Story 1 National Association of Count ies (NACo) Broward County has received 18 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for innovative and effective government programs that enhance quality of life for residents, including ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Nuisance Wildlife Story 1 Because of its climate, Florida is home to many different species of wildlife. At some point, most Floridians will come across some of the most popular neighborhood "critters," including iguanas, raccoons, opossums and even coyotes. The following information will help you ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode CBE/SBE Stories Broward County Convention Center (BCCC) Expansion Project Story 1 Are you one of our certified firms that are currently participating in the County's procurement process? We want to hear from you! Share your story with us and let's continue to inspire each other to thrive and succeed. ...
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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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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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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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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 BROWARD COUNTY, FL - March 1 marks the official start of sea turtle nesting season. Broward's beaches are expected to deliver thousands of new hatchlings into the Atlantic Ocean this year. In 2023, Broward County's Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) documented a record-setting 4,785 nests ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode History of Broward County Story 1 Broward was formed from portions of Dade and Palm Beach Counties in 1915 and named for former Florida governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward. In less than a century, a land "unfit for human habitation" has been turned in to the permanent home of nearly two million ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Commissioner Udine's Monthly Message July 2024 Summer is in full swing! Whether the kids are in camp, you're enjoying a staycation, or traveling on a summer adventure, Broward County has you covered. The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades have many last-minute flights ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Water & Climate Resilience Modeling Story 1 Future Conditions Map Series Broward County is taking a forward-looking approach to planning for future conditions predicted as a result of climate change, specifically the impacts of sea level rise with an emphasis on planning and design requirements for ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Main Article Image Main Article Link Article Title 1 Article Title 2 Article Title 3 Article Title 4 Article Title 5 Article Title 6 Quick Links Segment III (updated 5/2/23) Story 1 Seg ment III - Broward County Shore Protection Project In February 2021, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Main Article Image Trees Tree Preservation The Tree Preservation Program enforces Chapter 27, Article XIV of the Broward County Pollution Control Code, titled "Tree Preservation And Abuse Ordinance". Main Article Link Read more about the ordinance. CARE FOR YOUR TREES Article Title 1 Palm Care ...
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