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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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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... 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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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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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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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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... 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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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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... Turn off unnecessary lights Use red or amber LED bulbs Close curtains or move light sources away from windows Only light what is needed; reduce decorative lighting You can find more information about Broward's Coastal Lighting Ordinance by accessing it
online. More information about sea turtles and lighting can be found on FWC's website. Although lighting in ...
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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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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 New Sea Turtle Signs Will Educate the Public DATE: April 8, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Kiel Environmental Planning and Community Resilience PHONE: 954-519-1255 EMAIL: Ckiel@Broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Sea Turtle Conservancy has awarded Broward County a grant to create and install permanent informational sea turtle signs at ...
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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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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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... Swale areas separating sidewalks from roads should be maintained with a soft contour, allowing the collection of runoff from the
property. Water collected in the swale is then ... Not only are bioretention areas useful in removing contaminants from stormwater, they also add aesthetic value to a
property. Benefits: An increase in groundwater recharge because ...
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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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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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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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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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... Florida Aerial Photography (returning soon) Aerial Photography is available from the
Property Appraiser's Office for a fee Assisted Living Facilities Assisted Living Facilities ... Florida Parcels (includes land use information) Parcel data is available from the
Property Appraiser's Office (for a fee) Public Schools (K-12) Locations of public schools in ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Mangrove Trimming Story 1 South Florida is a region of changing landscapes. Freshwater wetlands and cypress swamps historically stretched from coast to coast. Mangroves were common on the western and southern coastline and on the offshore islands. With the dredging of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) ...
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Take advantage of the many local nurseries within Broward County where you can see the many varieties of palms available. In most cases you can select and tag the palm that will be delivered to your
property. Finally, you might go to one of your County Library Branches and look at a Florida Landscape Plants reference guide. You can obtain many ideas for ...
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with their County quickly, easily and more efficiently, including
online; programs to help disadvantaged residents obtain employment; and internal activities related to training. ... Internal Training Programs "Recording" - This award-winning 6-week training program is offered by the Records,
Taxes and Treasury Division to provide new employees who will be ...
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Fortify and sustain storm protection for critical infrastructure and valuable
property including the US Coast Guard Station, port facilities and over $345 million in
property. Reduce shoaling in the Federal navigation channel. Preserve habitat and nesting areas for three endangered and four threatened species in one of the most highly developed urban areas ...
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