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Banner Image Missing Port Everglades Receives $32M State Grant for Sea Level Rise Infrastructure BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Port Everglades was awarded a $32 million grant this week to mitigate environmental threats from flooding and sea level rise and ensure continued access for marine vessels. This grant is part of more than $275 million for resilience projects ...
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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 Broward Vice Mayor Joins Global Leaders at U.N. Climate Summit in Dubai BROWARD COUNTY, FL- Broward County joins forces with nations from around the world as the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) begins in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Broward Vice Mayor Beam Furr is part of the United States Conference ...
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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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... A Broward County Model ADU Ordinance should provide incentives to low-to moderate-income homeowners and senior homeowners on fixed-income to construct ADUs on their property. ... The County monitors compliance annually. Homeowners may pay off the loan plus interest at any time and the restrictions are released. Housing Broward: 10 - Year Affordable Housing ...
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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 County Celebrates Launch of Online Resilience Dashboard BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department has launched a new ... Water use per capita. Flood Factor, an informational tool that approximates flood risk by property. Flux Map, a composite of datasets that supports resilient future land use ...
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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 Broward County, Regional Climate Compact Win Technical Assistance from US Department of Energy DATE: September 28, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Jason Liechty, Environmental Projects Coordinator Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954-519-0310 EMAIL: jliechty@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL. - The US Department of Energy ...
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Residents, organizations, and municipalities are all encouraged to adopt and implement actions outlined in the CCAP. For more information about how to #ActOnCCAP or to learn more about climate change, visit broward.org/naturalresources. A video recording of the meeting is available and can be watched online at: http://www.broward.org/Commission/Meetings/...
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Banner Image Missing Plan Your Next Event and Make It Carbon Neutral DATE: January 28, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Samantha Danchuk, Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division, Broward County PHONE: 954-519-1295 EMAIL: sdanchuk@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - With the rise in awareness of the influences of carbon emissions to our environment, the Plan ...
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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 President Obama Urges Climate Action, Lauds Southeast Florida Efforts in Earth Day Speech DATE: April 24, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Jason Liechty, Environmental Projects Coordinator Environmental Planning and Community Resilience PHONE: 954-519-0310 EMAIL: jliechty@broward.org Broward County, FL - President Barack Obama, visiting Everglades ...
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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 US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Joins Broward County Commissioners and Fort Lauderdale Officials for Tour of King Tide Flooding Sites in Fort Lauderdale DATE: October 10, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Jason Liechty, Environmental Projects Coordinator, Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division, Broward County PHONE: 954-519-0310 EMAIL: ...
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Banner Image Missing Last Chance to Register for 7th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Leadership Summit - Registration closes November 13 - DATE: November 10, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Jason Liechty Environmental Planning and Community Resilience PHONE: 954-519-0310 EMAIL: jliechty@broward.org Broward County, FL - Registration for the 7th Annual ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward County Strikes "LEED" Gold - Sustainability and Resilience Achievements - Broward County, FL - The County has achieved the coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification. This certification helps local leaders measure and manage progress in community conditions, in pursuit of a more sustainable, ...
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The purpose of the project was to renourish the shorefront beaches through the creation of a protective berm and recreational beach. Beach restoration is important to protect upland public and private property from damage or destruction by storm waves. In addition, tremendous economic benefits are realized by Broward County, the State, and the nation due to ...
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Banner Image Missing Four Florida Counties Collaborate at 14th Annual Climate Summit - 800 attended including leaders from Brazil, Japan and the Netherlands - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The County hosted the 14th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit where some of the most recognized leaders on climate action internationally and nationally ...
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BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The County is one of 100 cities/counties around the world selected to participate in the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action Fund. Young residents are encouraged to learn more and apply for a microgrant. Applications are available online now through June 15, 2024. This program will distribute funds to youth ages 15-24 ...
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... array of free resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs, ranging from a brick-and-mortar Small Business Resource Center to online resources, classes/workshops and videos. ... 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) ...
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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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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 Broward Brings Home 24 NACIO Awards of Excellence - Awards recognize communication and outreach by County agencies - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The County has won 24 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Awards of Excellence in 2023, more than any other county in the country. This includes seven Best in Class awards. The ...
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About Emergency Management Division 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. Free training ...
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Banner Image Missing County Continues Support For Expansion of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure DATE: July 24, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Maribel Feliciano, Assistant Director Planning and Redevelopment Division PHONE: 954-519-1424 Cell: 954-770-4501 EMAIL: mfeliciano@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently ...
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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 ... "Having real-time tides, water levels and other meteorological information all online or via a toll-free phone number is truly an asset that we can all enjoy," said Broward County ...
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Banner Image Missing County Wins 2016 Storage Tank Training Program of the Year for Hazardous Materials DATE: May 23, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Ali Younes or Al Gomez Pollution Prevention Division PHONE: 954-519-1486, 954-519-1259 EMAIL: ayounes@broward.org, agomez@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Pollution Prevention Division's Compliance Assistance Section ...
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... Broward County is committed to clean and renewable energy as an essential investment in our future. These projects, coupled with investments by residential and commercial property ... About Environmental Protection and Growth Management The Department focuses on safeguarding lives, natural resources and property of residents and visitors. This is accomplished by ...
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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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