This dynamic plan describes the development of PFAS screening and provisional cleanup target levels, summarizes data and lessons learned from PFAS contamination investigations, and outlines objectives for future actions.
Florida
Florida Announces Winners of Nature Photography Contest
Last week, in honor of Nature Photography Day and to highlight the beauty of their state parks, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the winners of the 2024…
Florida Makes Headway on Everglades Restoration Project
This week, the South Florida Water Management District, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. EPA, and the Miccosukee and Seminole Tribes, completed construction of an 11,000…
Florida Teams Up with South Korea in Taking On Harmful Algal Blooms
In an effort to combat blue-green algae, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the South Korea National Institute of Environmental Research have entered into a memorandum of understanding…
Florida Supports Coral Reef Restoration and Research
For the first time since its establishment in 2019, Florida’s Coral Reef Restoration & Recovery Initiative has awarded $9.5M in grant funding to academic and private institutions working to safeguard…
ECOS Green Report: State Environmental Justice Highlights in 2023
This ECOS Green Report explores state efforts to advance Title VI and EJ in 2023, and highlights topics examined during ECOS EJ Workgroup meetings.
Florida Information on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and SRF
Florida DEP Embraces Signing of Major Natural Resources Protection Bill
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hailing the Governor’s recent signing of the Framework for Freedom Budget, which directs nearly $3.8B toward protecting Florida’s natural resources for future…
Florida Launches Reader Program to Bring Nature Books to Life
This summer, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP’s) Florida State Parks and its partners will advance outdoor access for all Floridians through the Real Florida Reader Program. DEP, along…
Florida Partnership Encourages Families to Explore Education
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP’s) Florida State Parks is partnering with the Florida Prepaid College Savings Program to encourage families to explore educational opportunities and the outdoors. Through…
