https://www.broward.org/GoGreen/GreenGovernment/Pages/EnvironmentalProtectionandConservation.aspx
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 Story 0 Boards and Committees Story 1 The Broward County Board of County Commissioners encourages public participation in county government by appointing Broward citizens to serve on boards, committees, commissions, task forces, agencies, and authorities. Broward County Commissioners are also ...
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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 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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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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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Mooring Buoy Program Story 1 Our Program With almost 47,000 vessels registered within Broward County in 2022 and a year-round boating climate, intense pressure is placed on the County's marine resources. Directly offshore are three coral reef tracts, with the outer reef located less than two miles ...
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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 Environmental Conditions Story 1 Flood Conditions Residents in Broward County experience occasional flooding from either rainfall or high tide events. In recent years, increasing flood risks are being accounted for, as a result of sea level rise and other potential climate impacts. Current and future ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Comprehensive Plan Documents Story 1 BrowardNextText.png Function BrowardNEXT2.0 Element | Support Document Adopted March 28, 2019 unless otherwise noted (effective May 12, 2019) Some elements have been revised in 2021 & 2020; amendments in 2022 as noted ELEMENT-LandUse.jpg BMSD Land Use and ...
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... and Crafts Program, from Florida Recycling Partnership 2019 Director Dan West elected to American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration 2019 Achievement Award -
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Land Stewardship Natural ResourcesLand StewardshipNatural Lands Inventory About Contact Agency Agency Pic Agency Address: Email: Tel: Fax: Hours: SITE MENU Natural Resources Programs Air Quality Environmental Lab Land Stewardship Marine Resources Sustainability Water Conservation Outreach Natural ...
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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 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 Board Members and Categories Story 1 Derek T. Davis Chair Curator Derek T. Davis, now retired, was previously the Curator of the Old Dillard Museum in Fort ...
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Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea) laid 27 nests -Slightly below the five-year average (33 nests per season) -8 fewer nests than 2015 3 additional nests were laid, but the species were unconfirmed As nesting activity reveals, loggerheads are by far the most abundant of the sea turtles occupying our coastal
waters, and nesting figures for 2016 are positive. ...
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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 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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... Rain that falls on hard and impervious surfaces can't seep into the ground and, instead, runs off into surface
waters or onto nearby lands. This rainfall, or stormwater, runoff ... Once captured, the stormwater slowly seeps into the ground, instead of flowing into storm drains and surface
waters. Some rain gardens reduce pollution flow into waterways by as ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Create a Naturescape Story 1 Broward County residents and all types of properties - from homes to businesses to public facilities to schools can create a NatureScape by using Florida-Friendly landscaping Best Management Practices (BMPs) to create habitat for native and migratory wildlife, conserve ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 Dear Valued Customers, Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) is pleased to provide you with its 2023 Water Quality Report. In 2023, WWS continued its tradition of providing safe, high quality drinking water to our customers at a reasonable price. Last year, WWS made significant ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 SWIM Central Story 1 954-357- SWIM (7946) SWIMCentral@Broward.org Broward County Commission's Primary Resource and Referral Service for Available Swim Programs in Cooperation With Various Cities and Nonprofit Organizations What It Is SWIM Central is the coordinating agency for water-safety ...
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There are no longer boat rentals at the marina, but there are lots of areas for shoreline fishing. Quiet
Waters Park has ... West Lake Park - Fishing is allowed from boats out on the
waters of West Lake Park. A wide variety of saltwater species ... Fishing at Broward County Parks can be excellent even if you don't own a boat. Quiet
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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 Carousel Caption 1 Carousel Image 2 Carousel Caption 2 Carousel Image 3 Classroom Carousel Caption 3 Previous Next NatureScape Newsletter Connect with NatureScape Read all newsletters at the link below. Card Button 1 read it here Environmental Character Education Newsletter A Monthly ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Land Stewardship Mission Story 1 The Land Stewardship Program was created in 2008 providing funding for the ecological restoration of conservation and other publicly-owned natural lands and for the expedited development of bond-acquired green space and open space sites through two grant programs: ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 The Environmental Permitting Division has compiled these resources to assist with the research for environmental assessments in Broward County, Florida. These resources are not intended to be a complete list of all required research, and the Division cannot vouch for the accuracy of any ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM Story 1 Broward County GIS conducts geographic spatial analysis and mapping services while providing enterprise-wide governance for GIS, including establishing and maintaining standards and infrastructure for GIS within Broward County government. The GIS group is ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Water Resource Assessment Story 1 Floridan Aquifer Feasibility Study The use of the Floridan Aquifer as an alternative water supply with increasing population and possible loss of traditional sources (to saltwater intrusion) requires additional studies for optimal and sustainable use. Phase 1 The ...
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