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There is A LOT of confusion out there about the 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative & our efforts to increase public access, recreation & lodging throughout
@FLStateParks
. We love
#TheRealFlorida
as much as you do, so we want to clear some things up…🧵
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On the 12th day of Christmas Florida gave to me, twelve gators sunning
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Geologists estimate that there are more than 1,000 springs in the state of Florida, representing what may be the largest concentration of freshwater springs on Earth. Learn more at .
#MySprings
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#PineyPointUpdate
FL
@NationalGuard
is deployed & has airlifted an 18-inch pump to be placed on top of the NW corner of the berm that encircles the NGS-South. We are working diligently to pump water out of this containment area to minimize water volume should a breach occur.
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A sea turtle nesting spot at a state research reserve in Ponte Vedra Beach has set a record with 418 nests reported in 2022, surpassing its record of 339 nests. The people of
#FLDEP
are dedicated to monitoring and protecting sea turtles along the state’s shores.
#seaturtles
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🪸 Under the Sea: Coral Reef Funding 🪸
Today,
@GovRonDeSantis
awarded $9.5 million to help safeguard
#FloridasCoralReef
.
Learn more ▶ .
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You're looking at the first photos of an American Flamingo at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. 🤩🦩 Once a common sight in the Everglades & South FL, this important discovery leaves us hopeful that these birds are re-claiming part of their home range.💕
#RCPatDEP
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It’s National
#EstuariesWeek
! An estuary is a body of water in which freshwater meets saltwater, where rivers meet the sea. These “cradles of the sea” are nurseries for many juvenile fish, shellfish & other critters. Stay tuned to this week to learn more!
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DEP finalized the purchase of ~12k acres in the
#FloridaWildlifeCorridor
to protect the Peace River.
@SWFWMD
to purchase remaining 4k acres - total protected area: 16k+ acres.
More: .
📍 Horse Creek Ranch Forever Florida project
📷 Photos by
@CarltonWard
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JUST IN: DEP has received approval to acquire eight
#FloridaForever
land and conservation easement acquisitions totaling nearly 16k acres to conserve & protect Florida’s green spaces for future generations. 97% of these lands fall within the newly designated
#FLWildlifeCorridor
.
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DEP is mobilizing to assist with 47 requests for assistance to water and waster utilities, and has made outreach calls to 1,829 facilities to assess and assist with their needs.
#HurricaneMichael
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Florida has some incredible beaches. Celebrate the holiday season at two
@FLStateParks
that were named among the top 10 in the nation: . c/o
@TB_Times
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#Didyouknow
that Florida has over 2,000 miles of scenic walking trails? Find a trail near you using our Online Trail Guide:
#GreenwaysAndTrailsMonth
📍: Withlacoochee State Trail
📸: Peggy Everlith
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Seagrasses are a pivotal component of estuarine environments. Referred to as the “lungs of the sea,” seagrasses convert nutrients and sunlight into organic matter, forming a food supply for manatees, sea turtles and other valuable marine species.
#SeagrassAwarenessMonth
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It's official! Secretary
@NoahValenstein
has been confirmed by the Florida Senate. We are excited to continue achieving more now for Florida's environment under his leadership.
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It’s time for a caption contest! What is this manatee thinking about? Let us know in the comments below!
#MySprings
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ICYMI: DEP's Environmental Crimes Unit has made an arrest in Tampa.
Investigators with DEP's Southwest District Environmental Crimes Unit arrested Tampa resident who has been charged with 11 felony counts of littering for commercial gain.
Read more:
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Next time you're out exploring, don't forget to look up! This great horned owl pair was spotted at Honeymoon Island State Park!
#WildlifeWednesday
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A record number of sea turtle nests were documented at 📍 Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve in 2022: 432 nests, breaking the previous record of 339 nests in 2019. That’s an increase of more than 20%!
See these tips: .
#RCPatDEP
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BREAKING:
@GovRonDeSantis
announces a plan to invest a record $3.5B to protect the Everglades & water resources over the next 4 years. It surpasses the historic investments of the past 4 years, making it the highest level of funding in Florida's history.
#ProtectingFLTogether
Today, I signed an executive order to build on our historic conservation efforts by:
- Securing $3.5 billion for Everglades and water resources
- Restoring the Indian River Lagoon
- Strengthening coastal resiliency
- Conserving land for future generations
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Here’s a look at staghorn coral reproduction up close!
@rescueareef
captured the crucial process of broadcast spawning for us.The ability of these restored corals to reproduce is a sign that our efforts are working and supporting the natural recovery of Florida's Coral Reef.
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BREAKING:
@GovRonDeSantis
'
#FreedomFirst
budget earmarks $3.6B+ for Florida's environment, including $1.2B+ for Everglades & water quality protections. This surpasses initial four-year funding goals for Everglades restoration by nearly $1B.
#ProtectingFLTogether
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As Earth Science Week comes to a close, we’re excited to announce that Torreya State Park will be Florida’s newest State Geological Site. Torreya State Park features Rock Bluff, one of the tallest natural geologic exposures of rock and sediment in Florida.
#flstateparks
rock! 😉
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Yesterday,
@GovRonDeSantis
signed The Clean Waterways Act into law, a historic move towards increases in water quality protections & the preservation of Florida's natural resources.
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Today,
@GovRonDeSantis
visited Blue Spring State Park to highlight Florida’s successful efforts protecting Florida manatees. Under his leadership, the state of FL has invested over $50M to support these marine mammals & allocated more than $1.8B for water quality restoration.
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This
#WildifeWednesday
is diving in to discover pillar coral! These rare corals grow upward in tall pillars, sometimes reaching over 10 feet tall! If you see a pillar coral, you'll likely enjoy their charismatic polyps that give the coral a fuzzy appearance when extended. (1/2)
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In partnership w/
@Nature_Florida
, we acquired the 17,088-acre Bluffs of St. Teresa. This essential tract of land in Florida’s Big Bend is nestled within a protected landscape spanning over one million acres. Thank you,
@Nature_Florida
! Learn more:
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#DEPNews
Today, we reached an agreement with Kanter Real Estate LLC, allowing for the purchase of 20k acres of critical wetlands within the Everglades Protection Area . This permanently ends oil & gas drilling in the area & represents the largest wetland acquisition in a decade.
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(1/3) A Florida researcher working with DEP’s Coral Protection and Restoration Program has achieved a breakthrough in growing corals in nurseries. It’s an important advancement because propagating corals is still a relatively new science, and many species are hard to produce.
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The Tamiami Trail roadbed removal project was completed six months AHEAD of schedule! Thanks to the support of
@GovRonDesantis
and the tireless work of
@SFWMD
,
@EvergladesNPS
&
@JaxStrong
, we are one step closer to restoring America’s Everglades.
#AchieveMoreNow
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The 1st leatherback nest of the season was found on GTM Research Reserve in Ponte Verde Florida!
As we welcome the summer and this year’s nesting season, remember these tips to help these endangered animals survive:
🐢 Clean up debris
🐢 Keep it dark
🐢 Keep it flat
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It's manatee migration season! If you want to see these gentle giants up close head to one of Florida's beautiful springs
#WildlifeWednesday
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March is Seagrass Awareness Month! Seagrass meadows improve water quality, stabilize sediment & remove suspended materials from the water column, all while providing habitat for various sea creatures. Stay tuned all month for more on
#SeagrassAwarenessMonth
!
#RCPatDEP
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November is
#ManateeAwarenessMonth
! Manatees can grow up to 13-feet and weigh as much as 1,200 lbs!
#ManateeMonday
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To celebrate
#EarthDay
, DEP is launching a Skip the Straw challenge! Single-use plastic straws make the top ten list of litter collected on beaches, oceans & waterways. Learn more: and visit !
#SkipTheStraw
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It’s all-hand-on-deck to protect Tampa Bay.
DEP and
@MyFWC
have ramped up water monitoring in the greater Tampa Bay area. Head to FWC’s Red Tide dashboard for the most recent sampling results 👉 .
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DEP Secretary
@NoahValenstein
joined
@4oceanBracelets
and nearly 500 volunteers this weekend for a coastal cleanup at Bahia Honda State Park, where 2,653 bottle caps, 603 plastic water bottles, 103 plastic straws and more were removed from waterways!
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(1/2) Florida’s three National Estuarine Research Reserves have joined a national research project to expand data on the types of species in North American wetlands. At the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, researchers placed trail cameras to document wildlife. 🦅
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Today, we remember the events of September 11th as we honor the victims of this tragedy and commemorate the brave first responders who served.
#NeverForget
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#FloridaForever
land acquisitions, especially those within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, are essential to maintaining wildlife habitat for endangered species.
#WorldAnimalDay
***
📍: Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
📸: Ken Rohling
⭐️: FL panther (Puma concolor coryi)
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DEP staff joined
@FLGovScott
to continue to clean up areas of Tallahassee impacted by Hurricane Hermine
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#PineyPointUpdate
Our daily update for April 5, 2021 can be found below. To sign up for these updates via email, please visit:
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#TurtleTipTuesday
If you witness a turtle crawling out of the ocean or digging a nest, remain quiet and observe at a distance. Females are easily disturbed and can abandon nesting attempts if interrupted. 🐢
**Photo taken with a large telephoto lens to ensure a safe distance
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It’s National Estuaries Week! An estuary is a body of water in which freshwater meets saltwater, where rivers meet the sea! They are “cradles of the sea”—nursery habitats for many juvenile fish, shellfish, and other critters.
#RCPatDEP
#NationalEstuariesWeek
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Bay scallops rely on seagrass meadows for their growth, development & reproduction. Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve boasts over 257,700 acres of seagrass along Florida's Gulf Coast, supporting the largest sustainable population of bay scallops in FL.
#SeagrassAwarenessMonth
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#FLDEP
Secretary Shawn Hamilton visited some of the hardest hit
#FLStateParks
today to get an update on recovery efforts. Park rangers have been working around the clock following
#Idalia
, and over 115 parks and campsites have reopened in time for the holiday!
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There’s nothing wrong with your screen, the Historic Capitol just went 💚 green 💚 the first week of June to celebrate
@GovRonDeSantis
' proclamation of June as
#GreatOutdoorsMonth
in Florida! DEP manages 175 state parks, trails & historic sites as part of
@FLStateParks
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Today we’re joining the
@NatlParkService
to recognize Everglades National Park’s 75th anniversary and look to its future. Under the leadership of
@GovRonDeSantis
, Florida has secured a record $3.3 billion for Everglades restoration and water protection. 💦
#ProtectingFLTogether
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This is wonderful news! Thank you for the update on coral restoration,
@MoteMarineLab
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT❕
Documented for the 1st time on Florida’s Coral Reef OR in the Caribbean, multiple colonies of mountainous star coral, restored by Mote onto Florida's Coral Reef, have spawned; a breakthrough for coral restoration!🙌⭐️
#motemarinelab
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It’s
#DolphinAwarenessMonth
! Looks like this guy is looking for a quick snack. Dolphins feed on fish, squid and shrimp. Water quality monitoring, coral restoration and habitat maintenance are just a few ways that we work to protect Florida’s marine mammals! 📸: Ken Rohling
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Every day, you can enjoy the benefits of hiking on Florida State Trails and other trail ways around the state! Find a trail near you: 🌲
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📍: Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park
📸IG: rosc.and.gloss
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#DEPNews
Thanks to
@GovRonDeSantis
and the Cabinet for approving 3 land acquisitions that will preserve hydrologically and ecologically rich lands unique to Florida. These are located in Myakka Ranchlands and in River Rise State Park, totalling over 5500 acres!
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Today
@GovRonDeSantis
announced Dr. Mark Rains as Florida’s next Chief Science Officer (CSO). Following Dr. Tom Frazer’s tenure as CSO, Dr. Rains brings an extensive background in wetlands & applied science in addition to hydrology & geology. Welcome to the DEP family, Dr. Rains!
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Restoring America’s Everglades, one of the world’s largest wetlands, is the most ambitious hydrological restoration project ever undertaken, but we are committed to doing the work.
#ProtectingFloridaTogether
#WorldWetlandsDay
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This Magnificent Frigatebird from Rookery Bay seems ready for Halloween with his black and red attire! 🧛
Males have a large red gular sac which inflates like a balloon to attract females during breeding season. It’s quite a magnificent sight!
#RCPatDEP
📸: Col Lauzau
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Safeguarding FL's water quality is a top priority in
@GovRonDeSantis
'
#FreedomFirstBudget
. This budget includes $195m in water quality improvement projects, $50m for springs restoration & $35m to combat HABs in order to continue our momentum & protect our state’s lifeblood.
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#InvasiveSpeciesAwarenessWeek
The vermiculated sailfin catfish are targeted for removal by Rainbow Springs AP due to their impact on native species & habitats. They were likely introduced into ecosystems from aquarium owners, so never release exotic pets into the wild!
#RCPatDEP
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#DidYouKnow
that Florida State Parks also oversees State Trails and Greenways as well? The Cross Florida Greenway offers a great opportunity for socially distant hiking along with beautiful scenery. More info:
📍: Pruitt Section Cross Florida Greenway
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#ICYMI
DEP closed on two acquisitions in the Garcon Ecosystem Florida Forever project, which will protect Florida’s renowned pitcher plants, among other notable flora and fauna. The 108-acre parcel and 30-acre parcel will be managed by DEP’s Division of Recreation and Parks.
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#PineyPointUpdate
The daily update for April 7, 2021, can be found below. Stay informed with our interactive water quality dashboard here: .
Sign up for email updates here: .
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#WildlifeWednesday
feat. the Key Deer, subspecies of the Virginia whitetail deer! These deer are specially adapted to living in the Keys, so they can tolerate drinking brackish water & can breed throughout the entire year. This buck was recently seen at Coupon Bight AP
#RCPatDEP
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Do you
#SkipTheStraw
? Fun fact: Vendors at Florida Caverns, De Leon Springs and Blue Springs
#FLStateParks
don’t even stock straws!
#MySprings
Learn more at !
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November is Manatee Awareness Month! Manatees will be moving back into our springs in the coming months. Keep an eye out this month for posts about one of Florida’s favorite marine mammals! *Please remember not to touch, feed or disturb manatees in the wild.*
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DEP's Florida State Parks Director Eric Draper joined hundreds of partners today, including
@VISITFLORIDA
&
@FRLAnews
, to celebrate FL's tourism industry and discuss the many opportunities
#FLStateParks
offer visitors to experience the Real Florida.
#TourismWorks4FL
#OneFlorida
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In partnership with UF/IFAS & the Greenscape Alliance, DEP is announcing the new television series Flip My Florida Yard that airs tomorrow, June 13, in Orlando and will run on local Florida broadcast networks! The show features Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ yard makeovers.
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Thank you to
@GovRonDeSantis
& Cabinet for approving two land acquisitions conserving over 2,515 acres in the Wolfe Creek Forest and Upper St. Marks River Corridor Florida Forever Projects.
📍: Upper St. Marks River Corridor
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DEP acquired a parcel that will create a 200,000 + acre contiguous tract of protected land! Thank you Forest Legacy Program,
@ConservationFnd
&
@NFWFnews
/Walmart’s Acres for America Program.
***
📍: Coastal Headwaters Florida Forever Project
📸IG: carltonward/pathofthepanther
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Great news in coral restoration!
It’s coral spawning season and we have MAJOR news!😲
For the first time, massive corals restored to Florida's Coral Reef are ready to become parents in the wild- a breakthrough in Mote’s scientific efforts to restore critically imperiled coral reefs!🙌
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We are excited to announce the successful outplanting of 1,152 coral colonies along
#FloridasCoralReef
as part of the largest coordinated experimental outplanting effort in Florida to date! 👏
Learn more at:
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DEP &
@MyFWC
continue to work w/ local govts & stakeholders to ensure the most comprehensive sampling & red tide response. The state is committed to increasing understanding of HABs, developing mitigation solutions & reducing nutrient inputs into waterways.
#ProtectingFLTogether
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For
#WorldWildlifeDay
, we’re celebrating the diverse species that call FL home. Our protected lands are a safe habitat for many unique species. Recently, a mother Florida panther was spotted at Rookery Bay Research Reserve-- a very special sighting!
#RCPatDEP
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(1/2) Florida continues to take an “all-hands-on-deck approach” in response to the red tide affecting Southwest Florida. DEP Sec. Shawn Hamilton joined
@MyFWC
for a flyover today to survey the current red tide bloom.
📍: Lee County
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Good news! The marine turtle patrol at DEP's GTM Research Reserve spotted the first turtle nest of the season last week!
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It’s
#WorldWaterDay
! We work to protect and preserve Florida’s water quality through various initiatives to ensure all Floridians have access to clean water, from water quality monitoring & restoration to the implementation of the Clean Waterways Act.
#ProtectingFLTogether
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Fun fact: Referred to as the “lungs of the sea,” seagrasses convert nutrients and sunlight into organic matter, forming a food supply for manatees, sea turtles and other valuable marine species!
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#BatWeek
Three species of cave-roosting bats make their home at Florida Caverns State Park. …/Florida-Caverns
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Did you hear the good news? You can now follow us on Instagram! 📷: FL.DEP
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Plastic bags are a major contamination problem at recycling centers, clogging machinery and shutting down operations for hours at a time. Recycle your plastic bags in designated bins at your local retail store! Learn more at ! ♻️
#FLRecycles
#RecyclingTip
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DEP is coordinating with
@FLSERT
Emergency Management officials to monitor & respond to a recent shift in the south stack at the Piney Point facility. Manatee County EM has issued a mandatory evacuation for the facility.
Due to a possible breach of mixed saltwater from the south reservoir at the Piney Point facility, I have declared a State of Emergency for Manatee County to ensure resources are allocated for necessary response & recovery.
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Good news! DEP's GTM Research Reserve has its first green sea turtle nest of the season! 📸: Nancy Sachs
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Bring the whole family when you visit
#FLStateParks
- and we mean the whole family! 🐶Domestic pets are permitted in designated day-use areas at ALL Florida State Parks. Learn more about our pet policy: .
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Although seagrasses occur throughout the coastal areas of Florida, they are most abundant in Florida Bay and from Tarpon Springs northward to Apalachee Bay in the Gulf, which are two of the most extensive seagrass beds in continental North America.
#SeagrassAwarenessMonth
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#DYK
seagrass beds damaged by boat propellers can take more than 10 years to heal? On this
#WorldSeagrassDay
, one of the actions we can take to help protect seagrass is to practice smart boating...
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Under the bold leadership of
@GovRonDeSantis
and multi-agency collaboration with
@HealthyFla
and
@MyFWC
, we are happy to announce the first-ever water quality dashboard, with up-to-date data to keep Floridians and visitors informed about our water quality.
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BREAKING:
@GovRonDeSantis
& DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton announced 98 new
#ResilientFL
planning projects totaling nearly $20M that will assist local governments with completing vulnerability & stormwater assessments in inland & coastal communities.
#ProtectingFLTogether
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Today, DEP's Florida Park Service hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the re-opening of campground facilities at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park! Learn more: .
#FLStateParks
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#ManateeMonday
Did you know that manatees only have six neck vertebrae? As a result, manatees cannot turn their heads, but instead must turn their whole bodies around to look behind them. Have you ever seen a manatee roll or swim on its back like this one?
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Today, we celebrate National Public Lands Day! The acquisition of public lands ensures the protection of native ecosystems and habitats while also providing space for public recreation for now & the future. Check out our story map for more:
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March is
#SeagrassAwarenessMonth
! Did you know that Florida has seven species of seagrasses? Turtle grass, manatee grass, shoal grass, paddle grass, Johnson’s grass, star grass and Widgeon grass can all be found throughout Florida’s varying aquatic areas!
@Aquatic_FL
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On Thurs, July 16, DEP’s Chief Science Officer Dr. Tom Frazer will chair a panel on coral conservation along with esteemed guests! Join us Thurs @ 10 AM for this discussion & see panelist bios:
@ICASTshow
#ICASTonline
#ICAST2020
#FloridasCoralReef
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In honor of
#WorldRangerDay
, we're celebrating the
@FLStateParks
rangers who work to protect 800,000 acres of Florida's most valuable resources, and ensure your park visit is safe and enjoyable! Next time you visit a
#FLStatePark
, thank a ranger!
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#Fact
: Plastic straws are among the top five items collected on the beach every year. Help protect marine life by taking the pledge to
#SkipTheStraw
. Learn more at .
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Historic progress 👏 Everglades restoration!
Today, DEP Sec. Hamilton joined
@GovRonDeSantis
&
@SFWMD
to celebrate completion of the 1st treatment cell in the EAA Reservoir Project’s Stormwater Treatment Area, a major step in the nation’s most ambitious hydrologic restoration.
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#DEPNews
Fl. DEP has acquired a 3,562 acres conservation easement, which is part of the Williams Wetland Preserve.This protects many plant & animal species and increases wildlife movement- it's a conservation win!🏆 We thank the Williams family for supporting
#floridaforever
☀️
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Florida recently received a generous 3.25-acre donation within the Archie Carr Sea Turtle Refuge Florida Forever project.
Thanks to project partners including
@ConservationFnd
&
@NFWFnews
, these parcels will serve as a protected habitat & nesting ground for generations to come.
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Spend
#NationalLoveATreeDay
at Bulow Creek State Park, home to one of the largest remaining stands of southern live oak forest along FL's east coast! The reigning tree is the Fairchild Oak, which is more than 400 years old & one of the largest live oak trees in the South!
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Here's a friendly reminder to be mindful of nesting shorebirds & seabirds on beaches this summer. If their nests are disturbed, eggs and chicks can be put in danger. Help our feathered friends stay safe by following these simple tips 🐚🐣:
📸: Jean Hall
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#ManateeMonday
#DYK
Manatees eat ~10% of their body weight in plant mass every day! These herbivores love a hefty snack of seagrass, mangrove leaves & algae. Keep an eye out for these gentle giants in FL waterways this season!📍Blue Spring State Park📸 IG:
@hillkeating
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DEP has acquired a 57-acre parcel of land, known as Fish Island, to protect historic natural and cultural resources in NE Florida. The island is one of the few remaining undeveloped waterfront properties in St. Augustine.
#FLForever
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#Fact
: 500 million single-use plastic straws are used in the Unites States every day. This means that every year, we use enough straws to wrap around the earth 2.5 times! Take the pledge to
#SkipTheStraw
at !
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