FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2022 2020 Jim Stevenson Resource Manager of the Year Dylan Gavagni. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the recognition of Dylan Gavagni, former manager of St. Sebastian …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2022 Photo by Lauren Yoho/Path of the Panther Project. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has finalized the purchase of over 3,600 acres within the Wolfe Creek Forest Florida Forever …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2022 ~ Veteran park professional will lead Florida’s award-winning state parks ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Shawn Hamilton today announced Chuck Hatcher as the new director …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2022 Canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are available for rent at many state parks. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation declaring June as Great Outdoors Month in Florida. The Governor’s …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2022 ~Budget reinforces commitment to Everglades restoration, water quality protections, vital land acquisitions, and resiliency of inland and coastal communities~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This summer, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida State Parks and its partners will advance outdoor access for all Floridians through the Real Florida Reader Program. Through …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2022 ~ Winners will receive prize packages including outdoor gear and Florida State Parks merchandise ~ Jonathan Crossman’s "Camping Under Oaks and Stars" earned the top prize. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - In honor of Earth Day 2022, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosted an art competition for students in the fourth to 12th grades. The art contest theme – "What do you love …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2022 CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850-245-2112, DEPNews@FloridaDEP.gov DEP Southwest District Director Kelley Boatwright pictured with award winners Bill Tinsley, president, Bonnet Springs Park, Josh Henderson, CEO, Bonnet …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2022 ~ Conceptual closure plan lays framework for ensuring the site’s potential threat to the environment and surrounding community is eliminated permanently ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2022 Members of DEP's Florida Parks Service joined elected officials, the Florida State Parks Foundation, the Wekiva Wilderness Trust and community members to break ground on the Serenity Garden at Weiwa Springs State …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 21, 2022 ~Designated State Geological Sites showcase Florida's geological history and resources~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrated the designation of Torreya State …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 18, 2022 ~Ten Florida children will receive a one-year university plan scholarship~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Prepaid College Savings Program and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida State …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 31, 2022 ~Acquisitions conserve lands for future generations, protect water resources and wildlife habitat, and provide opportunities for recreation~ Photo by Carlton Ward. Corrigan Ranch in Okeechobee County is one of four …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 28, 2022 ~ Recreation area provides beach and bay access ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that William J. “Billy Joe” Rish Recreation Area in Cape San Blas is now open …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 14, 2022 ~ The Biscayne Bay Commission is tasked with reviewing and consolidating existing programs and projects into a strategic plan for bay improvement. ~ MIAMI, Fla. – Today, the Biscayne Bay Commission transmitted its first …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 13, 2022 ~ Capture the Magic of Florida’s Natural Beauty for a Chance to Win a Paddleboard and Other Prizes ~ Florida State Parks photo contest offers a grand prize valued at $1,000. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida's 175 state …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 29, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – From the day he took office, Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear that achieving more for Florida’s environment would be a top priority. Since that time, an environmental movement has taken shape in …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 28, 2021 ~First Day Hikes will be taking place statewide~ T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park in Port St. Joe TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Florida Park …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 15, 2021 Victory Pointe Park in Clermont, Florida. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Water Restoration Assistance Nonpoint Source Management program announces the launch of the …
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