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Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Businesses Affected by Gulf Oil Spill Activated

Written by DEP Tuesday, 08 June 2010 12:58

TALLAHASSEE – In an effort to assist businesses impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Governor Charlie Crist today activated Florida’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, which will provide emergency, short-term loans to established smal

Volunteer Florida Thanks Volunteers for Immediate Response to Oil Spill

Written by DEP Sunday, 06 June 2010 10:47

Comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions designed to help volunteer identify areas of needs~ TALLAHASSEE – The Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Volunteer Florida) lauded the tremendous outpouring of volunteer supp

Florida Deepwater Horizon Response June 4, 2010 from State Emergency Response Team (SERT)

Written by State Emergency Response Team (SERT) Friday, 04 June 2010 12:39

TALLAHASSEE – Under the leadership of Governor Charlie Crist, the State Emergency Response Team and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are actively coordinating and responding to the Deepwater Horizon incident. The following

Federal Aid to Help Florida's Fishing Industry Requested

Written by Lee Schlesinger, FWC Thursday, 03 June 2010 23:01

Gov. Charlie Crist has asked for federal assistance to help Florida’s fishing industries and communities weather adverse impacts of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Specifically, the governor has requested that the U.

Coast Guard Responds to Reports of Pollution in Florida Keys

Written by Deepwater Horizon Joint Information Team Thursday, 03 June 2010 13:33

KEY WEST, Fla. -- Coast Guard pollution investigators from Sector Key West are currently responding to reports of an oily substance and tar balls near Duck Key, Fla., Long Key, Fla., and Grassy Key, Fla. Continued surveillance is part of the ongoing

Florida Deepwater Horizon Response June 3, 2010 from State Emergency Response Team (SERT)

Written by DEP Thursday, 03 June 2010 13:03

TALLAHASSEE – Under the leadership of Governor Charlie Crist, the State Emergency Response Team and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are actively coordinating and responding to the Deepwater Horizon incident. The following

Weeki Wachee State Park Mermaids Swim Across the Pond to bring Florida Magic to London

Written by Marguerite Jordan, DEP Sunday, 23 May 2010 20:00

Tallahassee – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Weeki Wachee Springs State Park’s famous mermaids made history this past week when they performed at the Sea Life London Aquarium in England. The trip marks the fi

DEP Comments Re: EPA Proposed Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Criteria for Florida's Waters

Written by Dee Ann Miller, DEP Thursday, 29 April 2010 16:40

DEP Comments Re: EPA Proposed Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Criteria for Florida's Waters Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Comments Regarding the January 26, 2010 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed numeric

DEP to Celebrate Earth Day at the Capitol

Written by Kristin Lock, DEP Wednesday, 21 April 2010 19:10

DEP to Celebrate Earth Day at the Capitol TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold its annual Earth Day at the Capitol celebration entitled, Easy As One – Ordinary actions. Extraordinary results.

DEP Seeks Public Input on Numerical Ranking of Florida Forever Projects

Written by DEP Wednesday, 14 April 2010 18:56

DEP Seeks Public Input on Numerical Ranking of Florida Forever Projects The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), along with the Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC), has instituted a new process for establishing funding priorities

DEP to Celebrate Earth Day at the Capitol

Written by Kristin Lock, DEP Wednesday, 14 April 2010 18:01

DEP to Celebrate Earth Day at the Capitol The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold its annual Earth Day at the Capitol celebration entitled, Easy As One – Ordinary actions. Extraordinary results. on Thursday, April

School Prayer Fix Wins Broad Support from Panel

Written by Kathleen Haughney, The News Service of Florida Monday, 12 April 2010 18:22

School Prayer Fix Wins Broad Support from Panel by Kathleen Haughney The News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, APRIL 9, 2010: A once controversial school prayer bill won unanimous support from a House panel after a tweak to the legislation

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