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Mangrove Vandal Wanted
Environmental
vandals in Collier County tore up trails of mangroves,
leaving destruction that may never be able to be repaired.
“It’s unbelievable. It’s the most damage I’ve ever
observed," said investigator Toby Fogle of the Department of
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Plant Piracy
Humans have long been gatherers, collecting plants for
medicinal, nutritional and aesthetic purposes. Fortunately,
Florida residents have moved past the need for daily
foraging in wetlands and wild lands for plants to
meet our needs. Unfortunately, despite progress, illegal ...more |
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Partnering to Prosecute Environmental Crimes
In October 2006, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Emergency Response (BER) was called to a possible environmental crime that had taken place in Tampa’s Ybor
City area. On scene, investigators found that an excessive
amount of diesel fuel had been poured into ...more |
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Patrolling the Beach
In too many instances, parents and other caregivers point
to law enforcement officers with the warning to children in
their care, “Behave, or the police will take you to jail.”
This is the wrong message. Law Enforcement officers are here
to protect you, your environment and your way of life.
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