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/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/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/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/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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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/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://webapps6.broward.org/...essageId=8691

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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https://www.broward.org/Beaches/Pages/PortEvergladesSandBypass.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 Port Evergla des Sand Byp ass After decades of planning, design, and permitting, Broward County is pleased to announce plans for construction of the long-awaited Sand Bypass Project at Port Everglades. The Sand Bypass project will be completed through four phases of work: dredging, north ...
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https://webapps6.broward.org/...ssageId=14889

Banner Image Missing Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins March 1 BROWARD COUNTY, FL - March 1 marks the official start of sea turtle nesting season in Broward County. In 2024, the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) documented 3184 nests on the County's 24-mile coastline (including the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park). Three ...
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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/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/Climate/Summit2022/Pages/default.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 Story 1 The 14th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit was held on December 8 and 9, 2022, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Broward County proudly hosted the 2022 Summit in conjunction with our Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact ...
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https://www.broward.org/Awards/Pages/nacoaward2026.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 National Association of Counties (NACo) Awards 2026 Broward County has received 19 Achievement Awards in 2025 from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for innovative County government programs that strengthen services for residents and are effectively communicated and relevant to the ...
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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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https://www.broward.org/resilience/localconditions/Pages/FloodConditions.aspx

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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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/LandStewardship/UrbanForest/Pages/HistoricEcosystems.aspx

oxeye, coin vine and rubber vine; 4. Scrub community: An inland community that occurs on nearly level to sloping land. ... hammock community: This community develops slowly as organic materials accumulate creating a favorable land elevation. ... Low hammocks develop on land that is of sufficient elevation to be seldom flooded, but in close proximity to water ...
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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/Parks/Pages/SeaTurtlesandTheirBabies.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 1 2023_Sea Turtles and their Babies ProgramWebsite Carousel_Sold Out.jpg The 2026 Season is SOLD OUT! It's Turtle Time 2026! The turtles of Broward County can be just as magical as the ones from this summer's blockbusters, although they don't talk like they do in the movies. Experience a live ...
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https://www.broward.org/Pages/Welcome.aspx

Visit Lauderdale (Broward Beaches) Emergency Operations Center (Plantation) Port Everglades Everglades Holiday Park Arts Calendar Commission Meetings Greater Fort Lauderdale Calendar Parks Events Community Clean Up Economic & Business Events Library Events Pet Care Clinics Our board of commissioners Commission meetings are scheduled every other Tuesday and ...
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https://www.broward.org/PlanningCouncil/Pages/Setting.aspx

Their populations vary, from 24 (Lazy Lake) to approximately 176,013 (Fort Lauderdale). Unincorporated Broward County, with land area dispersed throughout the County, encompasses approximately 11.6 square miles (outside the Conservation Area); the Board of County Commissioners exercises authority in the unincorporated area. The presence of 32 local ...
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https://www.broward.org/Climate/Pages/2023ClimateReview.aspx

These extremes are widely considered example of the new norm as global temperatures continue to rise with increasing CO2 emissions. Story 2 BrowardRainfall_Andy.jpg MiamiAirport.jpg Hours With Heat Index At Or Above 105 degrees. Source: NWS Miami/South Florida Forecast Office Climate2023.jpg Land and ocean temparature percentiles, Jan-Dec 2023 Resources
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https://www.broward.org/EconDev/WhyBroward/Pages/TargetedIndustries.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Targeted Industries Story 1 The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has identified 10 sectors as its primary ... Human Resources and Higher Education International Trade and Logistics Life Sciences Marine Industries The Broward County Board of County Commissioners authorized a review of its ...
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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://www.broward.org/Environment/ContaminatedSites/Pages/EnvironmentalAssessmentResources.aspx

Fort Lauderdale: 1936-1937 through 1981 Fort Lauderdale Suburban: 1975 through 1986 Hollywood: 1940 through 1983 Pompano Beach: 1955 through 1982 Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Suburban, Miami North and South Suburban: 1904 to 1989 Broward County Historic Preservation Board Collections include historic maps, photographs, government documents, and newspapers. ...
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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://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/Streets/Pages/DrainageInstallation.aspx

Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Mitigating Flooding Story 1 Keeping water off our roads is important to safe driving. Sudden and heavy rains, which are common in Broward County, especially in the summer season, confirm the importance of managing water. Our crews install, repair and maintain more than 12,000 drain structures and ...
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