https://www.broward.org/GoGreen/GreenGovernment/Pages/EnvironmentalProtectionandConservation.aspx

Through the Flyways Coalition, the County and its partners are exploring ways to create and/or maintain tracts of land ... The Port has also dedicated over 4 acres of land to the not-for-profit Wildlife Care Center, enabling that facility to ... Clock tower The Natural Resources Planning and Management Division has initiated the Land Stewardship Program, a ...
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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/SeaTurtles/Pages/SeaTurtlesOnTheBeach.aspx

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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https://www.broward.org/Intergovernmental/Pages/BoardsCommittees.aspx

... evaluate established policies, procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and the local government ... Meetings: Monthly, second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Governmental Center, Room 329F https://www.broward.org/Planning/About/Pages/BPAC/Bicycling-and-Pedestrian-Advisory-Committee.aspx Board of Rules and Appeals The Board of Rules ...
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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/SeaTurtles/Pages/ReportInjuredSeaTurtle.aspx

Images taken by Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program staff pursuant to permits issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. If you observe an adult sea turtle or hatchlings on the beach, please be awa re o f the following: It is normal for sea turtles to be crawling on the beach on summer nights. DO NOT report crawling or ...
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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/SeaTurtles/Pages/default.aspx

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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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/LandStewardship/UrbanForest/Pages/ForestEnhancement.aspx

Excessive lifting causes trees to become top-heavy. Both of these methods of pruning increase the chances of wind damage in the long run and are not approved methods. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance regulating the tree trimming industry. This action was taken as a result of concerns about the quality of tree trimming ...
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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/SeaTurtles/Pages/Threats.aspx

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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https://www.broward.org/Awards/Pages/nacoaward2025.aspx

... Broward County Library Broward County Library's "Peace Love Libraries" 50th Anniversary Celebration/Campaig n: This milestone provided an opportunity to highlight the library's extensive resources and its impact on residents as well as foster community engagement. The multi-pronged campaign included a proclamation from the Broward County Board of County ...
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https://www.broward.org/countyAnnualReport/2023/Pages/FY2023Awards.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 Quick Links Story 1 Broward County FY2023 Awards Broward County has been recognized in numerous ways for excellence in programs, services and outreach initiatives that promote livability in our community and enhance quality of life for our residents. Awards & Recognition Highlights National ...
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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/SeaTurtles/Pages/InterpretivePrograms.aspx

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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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/Pages/MooringBuoyProgram.aspx

... National Fish & Wildlife Foundation awarded a grant to place buoys on the CIAMP anchors and print mooring buoy information brochures. 2011 & 2013: F DEP Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) awarded a grant to purchase mooring buoy supplies. 2018: Broward County NRD completed the installation of 10 mooring buoys between Hillsboro Beach and Deerfield Beach. ...
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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/SeaTurtles/Pages/SeaTurtleLighting.aspx

nesting location to lay their eggs, but artificial lighting on land may cause them to abandon their nesting attempt. ... For millions of years, dunes and vegetation near land created dark shadows while the moon and stars reflected off the ocean surface which created a bright horizon. Today, the brightest horizon is often land due to the artificial lighting ...
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https://www.broward.org/resilience/localconditions/Pages/default.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Environmental Conditions Quick Links 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. ...
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https://www.broward.org/BrowardNext/Pages/ComPlanDocs.aspx

... to be used in coordinating the adopted comprehensive plan with the plans of the School Board, regional water supply authorities, and other units of local government with the ... Solid Waste Element The purpose of the Solid Waste Element is to provide for the necessary public solid waste facilities and services correlated to future land use projections. ...
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https://www.broward.org/WaterServices/WaterQuality/Pages/WaterQualityReportLatest.aspx

... Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations. Except ... The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land ...
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https://www.broward.org/countyAnnualReport/2024/Pages/Awards.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 Quick Links Broward County Awards Broward County has been recognized in numerous ways for excellence in programs, services and outreach initiatives that promote livability in our community and enhance quality of life for our residents. Awards & Recognition Highlights National Association of ...
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... Survey and Focus Group results showed that in just 4 years, priorities had already shifted-to safety. Significant outcomes include: (1) a Focus Group participant was selected to join the program's Independent Oversight Board in the Resident Consumer of Public Transportation category; and (2) the County co-applied for and received the largest federal grant ...
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https://www.broward.org/resilience/Pages/news.aspx

... This project will be overseen by the County's Chief Resilience Officer and is designed to address flood mitigation needs across the Broward landscape, with a focus on water management infrastructure, transportation systems, critical infrastructure, basin-level redevelopment and land use. Recommendations are expected to include new water management ...
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https://www.broward.org/EconDev/Pages/CBEStories.aspx

... As a pioneer for the inclusion of small businesses in Broward County contracting, Carlos had served on Broward County's Small Business Advisory Board pushing for the implementation ... As a result, Mega Construction Group, Inc., was able to land a contract providing stucco labor, material, and equipment. Not only is Mega Construction Group, Inc., being used for ...
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https://webapps6.broward.org/...essageId=5674

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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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/SeaTurtles/Pages/ConservationProgram.aspx

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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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/WaterConservation/Pages/GreenInfrastructure.aspx

... The specific features chosen for a site may vary depending upon available space and land use, but native landscaping or ... In Florida's natural environment, rain can fall onto vegetated land and slowly filter down into the soil. Eventually, ... Bioswales consist of depressed land that serves as linear drainage areas. They are shallow, naturally or artificially ...
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https://www.broward.org/Beaches/Pages/Tilling.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 tilling1.png 2026 Beach Tilling Schedule Beach tilling will take place in Segment III (including Dania Beach, Hollywood, and Hallandale) the week of April 20-24, 2026. The below schedule is estimated and subject to change. Monday, April 20: Dania Beach (Dania Beach Pier to city limits) and ...
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https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/SWIMCentral.aspx

... The Broward County Commission established SWIM Central as part of Broward County Parks and Recreation in 1999 with initial funding of $82,000. The Broward County School Board and ... For more information and to apply for a coupon, visit the Water Smart Broward Website. The 2000 Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond Program allocated an additional $20 million to ...
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https://www.broward.org/Parks/ThingsToDo/Pages/Fishing.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Fishing at a Broward County Park Story 1 Fishing is the second-most-popular sport in the U.S., and there are many parks in the Broward County system that have great fishing areas. (Applicable licenses are required.) The following information about fishing in Broward County Parks comes from John ...
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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/SeaTurtles/Pages/FloridaSeaTurtleSpecies.aspx

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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https://www.broward.org/NaturalResources/LandStewardship/Pages/Default.aspx

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 ... Additionally, the Land Stewardship Program ensures that entities managing bond acquired sites will "Keep it Green" by providing a monitoring compliance program. ...
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https://www.broward.org/Planning/Pages/GIS.aspx

Map Description Current Aerial Photography Current Aerial Photography with Major Roads Annexation History Unincorporated Area Annexations by Year BMSD Land Use and Zoning Land use and Zoning ... Broward Municipal Services District BMSD Future Land Use Map Broward Municipal Services Districts Zoning Engineering Broward County Road Jurisdiction Planning Council ...
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https://webapps6.broward.org/...essageId=6935

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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https://www.broward.org/EnvironmentAndGrowth/ProgramResources/Publications/Pages/Publications.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Publications Story 1 Listed below are the various publications provided by the environmental regulatory agencies under the Resilient Environment Department. Air Air Quality Index Car Care and Cleaner Air Exhausted? Report Smoking Vehicles Guide to Clean Fuels and Fuel Economy How You Can Help Reduce ...
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