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Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Department of Environmental Protection is the lead agency in state government for environmental management and stewardship and is one of the more diverse agencies in state government, protecting our air, water, and land. The Department is divided into three primary areas: Regulatory Programs, Land and Recreation and Planning and Management. Florida's environmental priorities include restoring America's Everglades, improving air quality, restoring and protecting the water quality in our springs, lakes, rivers and coastal waters, conserving environmentally-sensitive lands and providing citizens and visitors with recreational opportunities, now and in the future.		Tip of the Week Use Green Credit Cards Shopping for the holidays? Turn your regular purchases into small donations by choosing a green credit card. You get a stylish, green-designed card, and every purchase triggers a donation to an environmental nonprofit, too. You can offset your carbon footprint or donate to ...more
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Collier Middle Schoolers Explore Panther Habitat While Learning Science Lessons - 11/06/09 DEP Managed Trail Promotes Nature-Based Tourism in South Florida - 11/05/09 Statement from Governor Charlie Crist & DEP Secretary Michael W. Sole Regarding the Picayune Strand Restoration Project - 11/04/09 Florida State Park Joins National Register of Historic Places - 11/03/09 Elect to Recycle Campaign Materials After the Votes are in - 11/02/09 DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of St. Augustine Beach Wastewater Facility - 10/30/09 DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Palm Bay Drinking Water Facility - 10/30/09 DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Tavares Drinking Water Facility - 10/30/09 DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Hollywood Wastewater Facility - 10/30/09 Green is the New Getaway – Florida Green Lodging Hotels Offer Environmentally Friendly Retreats - 10/30/09 DEP Selected as Nora's 2009 Recycler of the Year - 10/28/09 DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Deland Drinking Water Facility - 10/28/09 DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Bradenton Wastewater Facility - 10/28/09 DEP Announces Stimulus Loan for City of Cocoa Drinking Water Facility - 10/28/09 View all press releases	DEP Secretary Sole Announces Five Winners for Governor's Serve to Preserve: Green Schools Awards ~Winners recognized for environmental excellence in education ~ Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael W. Sole tonight announced the five winners for the Governor’s Serve to Preserve: Green Schools Awards program in Tampa. The winners represented schools from throughout Florida including: Pasco, Monroe, Brevard and Broward counties. Pasco County was honored in both the district and student categories. “The efforts of all of those involved in the first year of the Governor’s Serve to Preserve: Green Schools Awards have been tremendous,” said Governor Charlie Crist. “All of the winners demonstrated amazing leadership, creativity and commitment to protecting our natural resources.” The awards program, which was announced by Governor Crist on Earth Day, recognizes the efforts of creating healthy, efficient and productive places for learning. Three finalists were selected in each of the five categories ...Read more

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DEP Secretary Sole Announces Five Winners for Governor's Serve to Preserve: Green Schools Awards