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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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... A private, not-for-profit institution with more than 24,000 students, NSU has campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Miramar, Orlando, Palm Beach, and Tampa, Florida, as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico, while maintaining a presence
online globally. For more than 50 years, NSU has been awarding degrees in a wide range of fields, while ...
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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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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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Von Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, and placement was completed within the park on March 18, 2023. Immediately following construction in the state park, sand placement commenced in the City of Dania Beach, beginning on March 22, 2023 and was completed on April 30, 2023. Construction will only occur on upland beaches for which
property owners have granted ...
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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 Story 0 Quick Links Story 1 News Releases Welcome to Broward County's News Center. Bookmark this site and visit often to receive all the latest news from [First Page] [Prev Page] [Next Page] [Last Page] 50 News Per Page * Value must be greater than zero Page 1 of 60 Date Posted Title 6/26/2024 1:11 ...
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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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... Have you heard about the regional media collaboration between Miami Herald, The Palm Beach Post, South Florida Sun Sentinel with reporting help by WLRN Public Radio and Television? Check out The Invading Sea WLRN Public Media Broward Leaders Are Worried About How To
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The County, together with local municipalities, has helped many beachfront properties implement sea turtle-friendly lighting to reduce impacts to nesting and hatching sea turtles. 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 ...
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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 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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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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Property owners who ensure their coastal flood protection project is designed to meet the resiliency standard will be better positioned to protect their
property and investment. ... Recent presentations and discussion regarding the proposed policy can be viewed
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... be better positioned to protect their
property and investment. Floodproofing may also reduce the level of required investment in surface water management infrastructure (pumps) for areas that will be below sea level in the future. Recent presentations and discussion regarding the proposed policy can be viewed
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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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more about these fascinating animals and learn some of the best ways to keep your home and
property "critter free." ... Spray fox scent to deter raccoons away from your
property. Common Misconceptions About Nuisance Wildlife It's okay to ... A large hive can also be established in trees or other parts of your
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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 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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... square foot facility in Broward County; One (1) member that is a real estate developer or
property manager with holdings or responsibilities in Broward County exceeding $10 million in fair market value; and One (1) member that is a local foundation member or grantor for projects exceeding $25,000 with focus areas of climate resilience and sustainability. ...
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... The effect on construction was catastrophic and this soon was followed by a drying up of credit. Northern banks long had felt that the boom, with its paper-thin operating margins and spiraling prices fed by speculative trading of both
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