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Environment Florida @EnvFL

Environment Florida, a project of Environment America, is a policy and action group with one mission: to build a greener, healthier world.

Joined November 2009
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Florida will receive federal funding for a #wildlife crossing. @MyFDOT will build an underpass for endangered Florida panthers, allligators and more. #stopextinction environmentamerica.org/flori…

STATEMENT: New federal funds for wildlife crossings could help save endangered Florida panthers

U.S. Transportation Dept. will give its Florida counterpart $6.1 million to help provide safe passage for endangered Florida panthers and other animals.

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In case you were wondering, great blue herons like box-shaped culverts. #wildlife environmentamerica.org/artic…

Culverts- the unexpected partner for wildlife connectivity

How culverts provide aid to animals with fragmented habitats, and how they can be designed with animals in mind

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Last chance to register for our Renewables on the Rise in the Southeast webinar this Wednesday! Learn more about what is growing in Florida and how we can keep it going! environmentamerica.org/flori…

Renewables on the Rise in the Southeast

Join us to learn how renewables are on the rise across the Southeast

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Where does Florida stack up in the race to renewable energy in the southeast? Learn how our state is growing and where we can improve at our Renewables on the Rise in the Southeast webinar Wednesday the 13th. environmentamerica.org/flori…

Renewables on the Rise in the Southeast

Join us to learn how renewables are on the rise across the Southeast

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Florida leads the southeast in several renewable energy sectors, want to know which ones?  Find out in our Renewables on the Rise in the Southeast webinar Wednesday the 13th. environmentamerica.org/flori…

Renewables on the Rise in the Southeast

Join us to learn how renewables are on the rise across the Southeast

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We are rising to cut pollution emissions with renewable energy despite attempts to keep FL in the dark ages. theinvadingsea.com/2024/10/2…

5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in Florida  | The Invading Sea

Florida produces over 49 times as much solar energy as it did a decade ago.

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Flesh-eating bacteria, superstorms and gender assignment? 5 scary facts about FL heat waves many people don't know. environmentamerica.org/flori…

5 scary facts about Florida heat waves

Of all things to be terrified of in Florida, heat waves were not really on our radars…until now. 5 scary facts about the Florida heat wave

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5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in Florida  environmentamerica.org/flori…

5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in Florida

Florida produces over 49 times as much solar energy as it did a decade ago. Find more clean energy facts about the Sunshine State here.

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At least 70M gallons of pollution spilled into our waterways and communities from Hurricane Milton. Our new analysis looks at where it spilled and what exactly made it into our waters. environmentamerica.org/flori…

Pollution spills caused by hurricane season

At least 70 million gallons of pollution flooded waterways, neighborhoods and communities across Florida after Hurricane Milton.

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Calling all college students who love the ocean! Learn about the latest research on threats, protections and network with ocean and conservation leaders! It's FREE but you have to register to get lunch. 🌯🐳🪸 youthoceansummit.org

Youth Oceans Summit

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Do you want to attract bees or butterflies to your Earth Day pollinator pot? Our video on this fun project will show which FL native wildflowers will do the trick. #earthday #pollinators environmentamerica.org/flori…
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We joined @Environment America and @USPIRG in D.C. to talk with members of Congress about the Recovering America's Wildlife Act and the Plastic Pellet Free Waterways Act. TY to our environment champions like @U.S. Rep Kathy Castor.
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Buckets of tiny plastic pellets are entering our waters. Environment Florida is going to DC next week to ask congress to hold polluters accountable with the #PlasticPelletFreeWaters Act. Join us. environmentamerica.org/take-…

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Let's celebrate! Florida is ready to ban balloon releases, a protective measure for wildlife and our environment. Looking for other colorful ways to celebrate? We’ve got you. environmentamerica.org/flori…

Florida to ban intentional balloon releases

Florida makes strides towards putting wildlife over waste by banning the intentional release of balloons.

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Spring project alert! Help save the bees and butterflies! Plant a pesticide free “safe spot” for Florida pollinators with our regional native wildflower guide. environmentamerica.org/flori…
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"Floridians need to build a more positive future for panthers again, by providing them safe access to their traditional range without deadly vehicle collisions," @miamac of @EnvFL writes, calling on Congress to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. theinvadingsea.com/2024/03/0…

Endangered Florida panthers can recover, and this bill will help   | The Invading Sea

Congress must act on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, providing states with funding for projects such as wildlife crossings.

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The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would send funds directly to the states to help imperiled wildlife that are part of the state wildlife action plan. In FL this could mean money to help panthers, manatees and corals at risk of extinction. TY @marcorubio for cosponsoring #RAWA
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2 Feb 2024
Thank you to @SenMarcoRubio (FL) & @SenBobCasey (PA) for cosponsoring the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. #StopExtinction @EnvFL @PennEnvironment environmentamerica.org/updat…

New supporters for an important wildlife bill

The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act has two new cosponsors in the U.S. Senate.

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Estimates suggest Rice’s whales declined by 20% due the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Yesterday's lease sale opens the door for another devastating oil spill, something Florida's can't afford. We need to #ProtectOurCoast and stop ocean drilling. 🌊 environmentamerica.org/flori…

Rice’s whale habitat auctioned up for oil and gas exploration

Today, oil and gas companies leased 1.7 million acres of pristine ocean in the Gulf of Mexico, home to the highly endangered Rice's whale.

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The Bachman’s warbler, a songbird formerly found in Florida swamp thickets, was one of 1 of 21 species to be declared extinct on Monday. Ask Congress to protect wildlife before populations become critically endangered. environmentamerica.org/take-…

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