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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" ... The FWC is proceeding with caution as, while improved, low levels of red tide remain present in nearshore
waters in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. The FWC reports that red ...
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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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... Berm means an earthen mound designed with impermeability to resist the flow of tidal
waters through it to an adjacent ... stem walls, or other infrastructure that impedes tidal
waters from flowing onto adjacent property or public ... A tidal flood barrier is presumed to be in disrepair if it allows tidal
waters to flow unimpeded through or over the ...
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https://www.broward.org/Climate/Pages/USACE.aspx
... Berm means an earthen mound designed with impermeability to resist the flow of tidal
waters through it to an adjacent ... stem walls, or other infrastructure that impedes tidal
waters from flowing onto adjacent property or public ... A tidal flood barrier is presumed to be in disrepair if it allows tidal
waters to flow unimpeded through or over the ...
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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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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 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 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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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 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 Flood Conditions Story 1 Upload Flood Photos at Flooding.Broward.org Document the Floods at Crowdsource.Broward.org (Crowdsourcing Maps created from flooding data and images uploaded by our community.) Banner-DocumentTheFloods.jpg Residents in Broward County, FL experience flooding from either heavy ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Future Conditions Story 1 Future Conditions Groundwater Elevation Map In 2017, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners established a Future Conditions Map Series, intended to evolve with the application of best available science to develop models and provide data to update design ...
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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 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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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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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
Waters and T.Y. (Topeekeegee ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Current Water Levels Story 1 Anywhere it rains, it can flood. Many conditions can result in a flood: hurricanes, overtopped levees, outdated or clogged drainage systems and rapid accumulation of rainfall. Just because you have not experienced a flood in the past, it does not mean you will not ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode King Tides Story 1 Banner-HighTides.png High Tide Alert! Higher tides are expected to occur more often June through December and may contribute to coastal flooding. Residents are encouraged to monitor conditions for local flooding and time trips accordingly. The highest tides are expected on: 2024 ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Latest News Story 1 Story 2 Bogen In The News Channel 10 Reports on Broward Heart Project Bogen Says Ban the Box Bogen Fights For Living Wage Increase Bogen is First to Ask for County Ban on Boeing 737 Max 8 Mark Bogen Gets Strict Elevator Regulations Passed to Protect the Public "Consumer Bogen" ...
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In oceanic currents, drifting sargassum seaweed forms large floating mats that provide food, shelter, and habitat for fisheries, threatened and endangered species such as sea turtles, and many other organisms that reside in our
waters year-round . These mats are considered an important natural resource. In Broward County, usually between the months of March ...
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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 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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... Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Port Everglades Surface
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Waters (PDF - 32 pages) A Second Survey of the Occurrence and Distribution of Volatile Organic Compounds in Broward County Surface
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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 -
Woofing Waters Dog Park, Quiet
Waters Park - National Association of Counties (NACo) 2019 Alan and Marsha Levy Champion of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Award - Senior Park Manager ...
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Broward County has contracted with Resolve Equipment, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale to fabricate the mitigation reef units and build the reef in Broward County's nearshore
waters. The mitigation reef will be located approximately 1,500 feet offshore of the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea in water depths just under 20 feet. It will be made of 4,114 individual ...
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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 Watch for Wildlife Story 1 According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), mating season for alligators occurs in May and June. Females start building nests of soil, vegetation, and other debris to deposit an average 32 to 46 eggs in late June or early July. The nests ...
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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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