3rd Annual Southeast #Florida Reef Cleanup coming up
Broward County Reef Cleanup: June 29, 2013 For more information, please refer to the Broward Reef Cleanup Flyer Lady Go Diver, Deerfield Beach, FL: www.ladygodiver.net (954) 420-0009 American Dream Dive Charters, Ft. Lauderdale, FL: www.scubafortlauderdale.com (954) 577-0338 South Florida Diving Headquarters & Southern Scuba School, Pompano Beach, FL: www.southfloridadiving.com (954) 783-2299 To Register: Call (561) 706-5988 [...]
SFWMD Adopts Water Reservation to Benefit Biscayne Bay’s long term water availability
Miami, FL — To help protect Biscayne Bay’s coastal wetlands and wildlife — from American crocodiles to wading birds and manatees — the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) today adopted a water reservation for the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project – Phase 1. This action secures the long-term availability of water to benefit the [...]
Florida Wildlife Commission, partners release first rehabilitated manatees rescued from recent red tide
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partners released two rehabilitated manatees rescued during the recent red tide bloom Thursday in Boca Grande in southwest Florida. These are the first rescued manatees affected by the recent red tide to be released. “Our staff and partners worked tirelessly on response efforts throughout the red [...]
Palm Beach Mayor to chair South Florida Regional Transportation Authority again
Palm Beach County Mayor Steven L. Abrams was re-elected Chair of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) at the June 7 meeting of the Governing Board. At the same meeting, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Bruno Barreiro was re-elected Vice Chair. Mayor Abrams has been a member of the SFRTA Governing Board since August 2010. Commissioner [...]
Celebrate National Trails Day in #Florida on June 1
June 1 is the day to get outside and celebrate National Trails Day® with outdoor enthusiasts across the nation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has lots of places where people can do this, from forest trails to rivers for paddling to sites for birding and wildlife watching. Folks can visit hundreds of [...]
Florida Gulf recreational red snapper season begins June 1
The 2013 Gulf of Mexico recreational red snapper season begins June 1 in state and federal waters. This year’s state season is 44 days long and will be open through July 14 with the first day of the closure being July 15. The federal season off Florida will be 26 days long. The state season [...]
ABCDs of water safety a good reminder as summer launches into full gear in South Florida
With all the aquatic recreational activity that occurs during the Memorial Day weekend and beyond into summer, fun can easily turn tragic. In Palm Beach County during the last five years, children ages 1 to 4 have had the highest drowning rate based on population, and 22 percent of all drowning deaths occurred in swimming [...]
Our Florida Reefs launching community planning process for South Florida coral reefs
OUR FLORIDA REEFS, a community planning process for southeast Florida’s coral reefs is launching! Be among the first to join the online community at: www.OurFloridaReefs.org. You are also invited to a free, upcoming meeting in your community to kick off the OUR FLORIDA REEFS community planning process, hosted by the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI). OUR [...]
Ready ‘Freddy’: Water Managers Prepare for Hurricane Season in #SouthFlorida
West Palm Beach, FL — The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) conducted its annual “Hurricane Freddy” exercise this week as part of the agency’s emergency operations readiness for hurricane season. “This year’s Hurricane Freddy exercise had the added training value of a real, multi-day rainfall event occurring simultaneously,” said Susan Sylvester, SFWMD Chief of [...]
South Florida Dance Vacations Launches June 15 with VISIT FLORIDA Tourism Grant
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Cultural tourism and ballroom dance in South Florida will get an extra boost soon, courtesy of the State and one local business. VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official public/private marketing arm for tourism, awarded a Small Business Partner marketing grant to Pompano Beach-based Beach Vacation Rentals, which is set to launch SouthFloridaDanceVacations.com [...]
