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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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Banner Image Missing Second Annual P3 Eco-Challenge Recognition Ceremony Highlights Environmental Partnership between Schools and Broward County DATE: May 28, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Rudolph Broward Natural Resources Planning and Management Division PHONE: 954-519-0328 EMAIL: rrudolph@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - The Second Annual P3 Eco-Challenge ...
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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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... 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 County Earns an A from Global Nonprofit for its Climate Change Action Plan - Broward is one of only 12% of local governments to receive top-grade - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The County has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) as one of 122 cities and counties across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental ...
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Banner Image Missing County Community Awarded $78M in Grant Funds for Resilient Infrastructure BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County and local municipalities will receive a combined $78 million in grant funds for resilient infrastructure improvement projects. This funding was made available through the Resilient Florida Grant Program, a competitive grant ...
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Banner Image Missing New Law will Provide Funds to Conserve Florida's Coral Reefs - Resilient Environment Department supported efforts for legislation - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Restoring Resilient Reefs Act recently signed into law by Congress will bring five years of federal funding to support coral reef management and restoration along the 360-linear mile ...
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Banner Image Missing Residents and Visitors Advised to Take Precautions Due to Extreme Heat - Heat indexes expected to reach 105 degrees or higher - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for all of South Florida including Broward County through Friday, June 16. Residents and visitors are encouraged to stay hydrated and ...
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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 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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Banner Image Missing Good News! Red Tide Waning in Broward County - Conditions improve as all Broward beaches remain open - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The latest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) sampling results for red tide in the coastal waters off Broward County show only "very low" or minute "background" concentrations of K. Brevis. ...
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Banner Image Missing Manatee Season is Here - Protect the gentle giants - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - November 15 marks the beginning of the state-wide manatee season which runs through March 31. Seasonal speed limit zones and manatee protection zones are implemented throughout the state as air and water temperatures drop. As part of the County's Manatee ...
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Banner Image Missing Join the Conversation on Planning Broward's Future! -Ongoing outreach for #BrowardNEXT includes public meetings and speaker's bureau - DATE: February 13, 2015 CONTACT: Henry Sniezek, Deputy Director, Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department Barbara Blake Boy, Executive Director, Broward County Planning ...
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Banner Image Missing Join the Conversation on Planning Broward's Future! -First round of focus groups for #BrowardNEXT set to begin October 16th- DATE: October 14, 2014 CONTACT: Henry Sniezek, Director, Planning and Redevelopment Division Barbara Blake Boy, Executive Director Broward County Planning Council PHONE: 954-357-6670 or 954-357-6982 EMAIL: ...
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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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Agency award winners are: Broward County African American Research Library & Cultural Center - for its efforts to collect and preserve Black culture online Broward County Library - for its free annual science fair and festival promoting youth interest in STEM education Crisis Intervention & Support Division - for promoting youth participation in discussions ...
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Banner Image Missing County Observes Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month - Annual observance encourages open conversation about tough issues - DATE: March 25, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Miriam Firpo-Jimenez, Director Nancy J. Cotterman Center PHONE: 954-357-5754 EMAIL: mfjimenez@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County joins the rest of ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Water Partnership Wins 2019 WaterSense® Partner of the Year Award LAS VEGAS, NV - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Broward Water Partnership (BWP) with a 2019 WaterSense® Promotional Partner of the Year Award for its heroic efforts to defeat water waste and promote WaterSense® in 2018. The BWP ...
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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 New Music Creation and Production Seminar Open call for Broward-based musical creatives BROWARD COUNTY - Lyricists, composers, producers, instrumentalists and artists are invited to participate in SongFest, a free music creation and production seminar presented by Destination Sistrunk that culminates with a public performance. Twelve ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Receives Over $5 Million Grant from FEMA to Power Homeless Shelters BROWARD, FL - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Broward County under a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) over $ 6.8 million to "hurricane harden" the North Homeless Assistance Center (located in Pompano Beach) and the Central ...
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... Broward received $340 million and distributed $102 million to our cities. We also funded rental assistance programs to help people pay rent. Commissioners allocated $25 million to ... successfully passed a $5.3 Billion budget for Fiscal Year 2021 that kept the property (millage) tax rate the same as last year, as we continue to fund much needed public services. ...
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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 Broward County's Port Everglades Wins Two Community Appearance Awards from City of Fort Lauderdale DATE: May 17, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Ellen Kennedy, Assistant Director Business Development Division/Communications PHONE: 954-468-3508 EMAIL: ekennedy@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL -- Broward County's Port Everglades was honored by receiving ...
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Banner Image Missing County Provides Resources to Help Coastal Communities Establish Adaptation Action Areas for Climate Resilience DATE: December 4, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Horwitz, Natural Resource Specialist II Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division, Broward County, Florida PHONE: 954-519-1287 EMAIL: JHORWITZ@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Starts Construction on New FPL Solar Installation -Solar canopy to generate clean power and showcase the benefits of renewable energy- DATE: October 23, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Samantha Danchuk, Assistant Director Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954-519-1295 EMAIL: sdanchuk@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Municipal Services District Selected for a Healthy Community Zone Initiative DATE: July 16, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Horwitz Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954-519-1287 EMAIL: jhorwitz@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - A section of the County's Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) has been ...
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Banner Image Missing Come Learn at Water Matters Day and Receive a Free Plant DATE: February 6, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Rudy Rudolph Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954-519-0328 EMAIL: rrudolph@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - "Celebrating Our Centennial" is the theme of the 13th Annual Broward Water Matters Day which will be held ...
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Banner Image Missing Boaters Urged to Slow Down as Manatee Season Begins DATE: November 17, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Pat Quinn Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954-519-1218 EMAIL: pquinn@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Manatee season is officially underway. Now through March 31, 2015, as air and water temperatures drop, manatees ...
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Banner Image Missing Dutch Experts Share Experience of Living Below Sea Level - International and Local Experts Gather in South Florida - DATE: August 11, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Broward County Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954-520-1086 EMAIL: jjurado@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Dutch, like ...
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