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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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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 Main Article Image Trees Tree Preservation The Tree Preservation Program enforces Chapter 27, Article XIV of the Broward County Pollution Control Code, titled "Tree Preservation And Abuse Ordinance". Main Article Link Read more about the ordinance. CARE FOR YOUR TREES Article Title 1 Palm Care ...
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Banner Image Missing Sea Turtle Protection Tips for July 4th Celebrations DATE: July 2, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Kiel Environmental Planning and Community Resilience PHONE: 954-519-1255 EMAIL: ckiel@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The traditional celebration of our nation's independence has evolved over the last 239 years to include fireworks, parades, ...
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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 Marine Resources Story 1 The Natural Resources Division, through the Marine Resources Section, is dedicated to protecting Broward's beaches and coastal areas, which provide habitats for a variety of species including threatened or endangered corals, manatees, and sea turtles. To help sustain local ...
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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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Open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 Open seven days a week starting Friday, June 9 through Sunday, August 20 Open weekends only (Saturday/Sunday) from Saturday, August 26 through Sunday, October 1 Open Labor Day Monday, September 4 Concessions will be open Dogs are not allowed in water parks except for specific K9 events at the end of season at Quiet
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... Markham Park Trail Building Fund Inc. 1288 S.W. 18th St. Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-302-9060 Email Us: info@mptbf.org Web: RideMarkham.com Trail maintenance first Sunday of the month at 8:30AM Mountain Bike Trail Builders at Quiet
Waters Park 2925 S.W. 22nd Ave., Apt. 205 Delray Beach, FL 33445 Email Us: NickCalabro94@yahoo.com Trail maintenance second and ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Must See Historical Sites in Broward Story 1 All Broward County residents and visitors are encouraged to experience the County's rich history by visiting its historical sites. These sites are located in a variety of Broward County municipalities and offer an intriguing look into early pioneer life, ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Archaeology Story 1 Cultural Resources The Broward County Preservation Program in partnership with the Broward County Preservation Board is responsible for assisting with the preservation of past cultural resources throughout Broward County. This includes over 255 archaeological sites on land and ...
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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 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 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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... Alternatively, you can contact the BSCTCP for assistance. Plastic pollution is another threat to sea turtles. Plastic bags and balloons resemble jellyfish, a common food source for all species of turtle swimming in Florida
waters. Large pieces of plastic break down into smaller pieces called microplastics, which hatchling turtles consume and then become ...
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Banner Image Missing 2015 Sea Turtle Nesting Season is Underway DATE: March 16, 2015 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 its first endangered leatherback nest of the 2015 season. The ...
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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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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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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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... Alternatively, you can contact the BSCTCP for assistance with retrofitting or additional information. Plastic pollution is another threat to sea turtles. Plastic bags and balloons resemble jellyfish, a common food source for all species of turtle swimming in Florida
waters. Large pieces of plastic break down into smaller pieces called microplastics, which ...
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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 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 County Receives Grant for Informational Sea Turtle Signage DATE: October 8, 2015 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 design, produce, and install permanent ...
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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 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 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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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 Educational Sea Turtle Programs Available Virtually - Learn how to protect sea turtles - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program is responsible for promoting sea turtle conservation within the community and monitoring County beaches during sea turtle nesting season (March 1-October 31). The program ...
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