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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 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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... This is especially evident in the historical green turtle nesting data. All three species' nesting has been increasing in Broward County since the start of the Conservation Program in 1981. Year Loggerhead Nests Green Turtle Nests Leatherback Nests 2016 2400 137 27 2017 2898 665 12 2018 2733 136 18 2019 2813 788 43 2020 2835 277 29 2021 2330 443 79
2022 2903 ...
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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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The Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) documented a record-setting 3,650 nests on the County's 24-mile coastline (including the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park) in
2022. Three species of sea turtles typically nest on Broward's beaches: leatherbacks, loggerheads and green turtles. Local nesting populations have increased since ...
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... and construction regulations; delivering animal care protection and adoption services and providing for consumer protection. For more information call 954-519-1270, visit our website or follow us on Twitter. February 23,
2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Stephanie Kedzuf, Environmental Project Coordinator Natural Resources Division 954-519-1255 skedzuf@broward.org
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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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Banner Image Missing 2015 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Saw Second-Largest Number of Turtle Nests in History - 2016 Sea Turtle Nesting Season and Lighting Ordinances Take Effect March 1st - DATE: February 22, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Kiel Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department PHONE: 954-519-1255 EMAIL: ckiel@broward.org MEDIA CONTACT: Joe ...
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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 Carousel Image 1 Carousel Caption 1 Carousel Image 2 Carousel Caption 2 Carousel Image 3 Carousel Caption 3 Previous Next NOAA and USF have created an Experimental Weekly Sargassum Inundation Report Card Button 1 Weekly Sargassum Inundation Report Learn more about Sargassum! What is it, can it harm ...
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The current schedule calls for work to be conducted Monday through Friday; however, work may occur on Saturdays if required to stay on schedule. Initial construction began within the Dr. Von Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park on November 1, 2021 through May 31,
2022, and pausing from June 1,
2022 through October 31,
2022 for turtle nesting. Construction resumed ...
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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 59 Date Posted Title 5/16/2024 9:59 ...
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Banner Image Missing Leatherback Sea Turtles Break Local Records - Sea turtle nesting season comes to end - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Biologists with the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) were busy this year monitoring the beaches for sea turtle nests. Preliminary nest counts report that 2,795 nests were documented in 2021 in the County (not ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Climate News Story 1 County News Climate Change Action Plan 2020 Update The updated Climate Change Action Plan has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners and is available here . Implementing these actions will be the focus for the next four years, until the document is updated again in ...
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Banner Image Missing Sea Turtles Break Local Records This Season BROWARD COUNTY, FL -- The 2023 sea turtle nesting season was one for the record books. Preliminary counts from the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) reveal that a record-breaking 4,328 nests were documented (excluding the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park). In ...
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2022 Sea Turtle Season a Success - More than 3,000 nests documented in the County - BROWARD COUNTY, ... sea turtle nests and preliminary counts for the
2022 season report that 3,289 nests were documented (excluding the Dr. ... For more information call 954-519-1270, visit our website or follow us on Twitter. November 1,
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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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Banner Image Missing Green Sea Turtles Break Local Records BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Biologists with the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program were busy this year monitoring the beaches for sea turtle nests. Preliminary nest counts report that 3,338 nests were documented in the County (not including the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park) this ...
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Local governments are required to adopt a local ordinance implementing the regional standard by February 13,
2022. seawalls and living.png Seawall Replacement Alternatives to Provide Flood Protection and Enhance Habitat & Property Value The brochure is now available Resilient Shorelines Brochure Broward County Seawall Ordinance ARTICLE XXV. - RESILIENCY ...
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Local governments are required to adopt a local ordinance implementing the regional standard by February 13,
2022. seawalls and living.png Seawall Replacement Alternatives to Provide Flood Protection and Enhance Habitat & Property Value The brochure is now available Resilient Shorelines Brochure ARTICLE XXV. - RESILIENCY STANDARDS FOR TIDAL FLOOD PROTECTION ...
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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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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Nuisance Wildlife Story 1 Because of its climate, Florida is home to many different species of wildlife. At some point, most Floridians will come across some of the most popular neighborhood "critters," including iguanas, raccoons, opossums and even coyotes. The following information will help you ...
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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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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Climate Change Task Force Story 1 Purpose To develop a county-wide Climate Change Program to mitigate the causes and adapt to the consequences of climate change; and, if appropriate, advise on its implementation; and coordinate with the Board of County Commissioners, the School Board, municipalities, ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode History of Broward County Story 1 Broward was formed from portions of Dade and Palm Beach Counties in 1915 and named for former Florida governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward. In less than a century, a land "unfit for human habitation" has been turned in to the permanent home of nearly two million ...
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