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…
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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…
Several States Put Own Spin on America Recycles Week
This week, states found many innovative ways to mark the occasion of America Recycles Week: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection celebrated with Florida Recycles Week. Daily webinars provided educational…
U.S. EPA Recognizes Florida and Partners for Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse
This month, U.S. EPA recognized the Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West Partnering Team with the 2021 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award. As part of the Base…
ECOS White Paper: Processes and Considerations for Setting State PFAS Standards, 2021 Update
In recent years, federal, state, and international authorities have established various health-based regulatory values and evaluation criteria for a number of specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in response to…
