Media Inquiries regarding the Department of Environmental Protection should be directed to the Press Office at (850) 245-2112.

For after office hours please contact Patrick Gillespie at (850)778-7294.

2013 News Releases
 

January | February | March | April | May | June

June

• Statement from DEP Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard Jr. on Signing of SB 364 Related to Consumptive Use Permits - 06/14/13
• Florida Geological Survey Director Named President-Elect of National Association - 06/14/13
• Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve Receives Outstanding Business Partner Award - 06/14/13
• DEP Developing Beach Watch Program, Continue Monitoring of Gulf Coast Beaches - 06/10/2013
• Florida State Parks 2013 National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation Finalist - 06/10/2013
• DEP Awarded $1.75 Million to Conserve Nearly 21,000 Acres Buffering Eglin Air Force Base - 06/07/13
• DEP Celebrates National Marina Day at Tierra Verde Marina - 06/07/13
• Tropical Storm Andrea Forces State Park Campground Closures - 06/06/13
• South American Bird Spotted for First Time in Florida at the GTM Research Reserve - 06/06/13
• Natural Resource Trustees to Hold Public Meetings on Gulf of Mexico Restoration - 06/05/13
• More Than 100 Attend DEP and FWC Public Meetings for the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council - 06/04/13
• DEP Launches New Life Sites in Pinellas and Clay Counties, Bringing Statewide Total to 22 - 06/03/13
• Great Outdoors Month Provides Opportunities for Fun Events - 06/03/13

May

• Governor Scott, DEP Urges Preparation for the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season - 05/31/13
• DEP Announces $6.5 Million Investment to Improve the St. Johns River - 05/30/13
• DEP Celebrates National Trails Day - 05/29/13
• Governor Scott Celebrates $880 Million Plan for Everglades Restoration, Cleaner Water in Florida - 05/28/13
• Two Florida State Parks Recognized on Dr. Beach's 2013 Top 10 List - 05/28/13
• Rookery Bay Premiers Lely High School Students' Films - 05/24/13
• DEP Celebrates 21st LIFE Site Designation - 05/24/13
• Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Releases Draft Initial Comprehensive Plan - 05/23/13
• Florida State Parks Salutes Military with Discounts, Reenactments - 05/23/13
• Governor Scott: Florida Families First Budget Invests to Protect Florida's Natural Resources - 05/20/13
• Florida Celebrates Water Reuse Week May 19-15 - 05/17/13
• Florida State Parks Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day on May 18 - 05/16/13
• Certified Marinas Celebrate a Decade of Environmental Stewardship - 05/15/13
• Florida Geological Survey Receives National Grant to Map in Northeast Florida - 05/10/13
• Palatka-to-St. Augustine Trail Designated as Part of East Coast Greenway - 05/09/13
• Florida Green Lodging, Intercontinental Hotels Group Announce Joint Initiative - 05/09/13
• Wetlands Restoration Project to Benefit Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 05/08/13
• DEP Approves Creative Solution to Panama City Environmental Concern - 05/07/13
• Daytona Beach Aqua Safari Earns DEP's Clean Marina Distinction - 05/06/13
• Air "Fee Holiday" Reduces Emissions, Saves Florida Small Businesses Money - 05/06/13
• Palatka-To-St. Augustine Trail to be Designated as Part of East Coast Greenway - 05/06/13
• DEP Issues Final Major Picayune Strand Everglades Restoration Permit - 05/03/13
• Governor Rick Scott Statement on Passage of Historic Everglades Restoration Bill - 05/02/12
• Governor Scott Announces $58 Million in Early Restoration Projects for Florida Communities - 05/02/13
• Clean Air Month Highlights Florida's Top Air Quality - 05/01/13
• Statement from DEP Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard Jr. Regarding Passage of Numeric Nutrient Criteria Legislation - 05/01/13

April

• Our Santa Fe River President Joins Representatives from DEP and Suwannee River Water Management Districs for River Tour - 04/25/13
• DEP Encourages Floridians to Take Part in DEA Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday - 04/24/13
• DEP Statement Regarding Today's Environmental Regulation Commission Rule Adoption Hearing - 04/23/13
• Governor, Cabinet Honor Natural Resource Managers of the Year - 04/23/13
• Richard L. Sanders Exceptional School Recycles Most Paper in Pinellas County - 04/22/13
• More Than 1,000 Students Celebrate Earth Day at the Capitol - 04/19/13
• Environmental Restoration Projects Make Progress in the Panhandle - 04/18/13
• U.S. EPA Approves State's Restoration Target for Silver Springs - 04/17/13
• DEP Celebrates Earth Day at the Capitol and throughout the State on April 19 - 04/16/13
• Florida Folk Festival Tickets Available - 04/15/13
• Secretary Vinyard, Park Staff Participate in Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run - 04/11/13
• DEP Awarded 14 Prudential Financial Davis Productivity Awards - 04/11/13
• Earth Day at the State Capitol - 04/08/13
• Florida Park Service Volunteers Log 1.4 Million Hours to Help Visitors Enjoy Nature - 04/05/13 
• Water Conservation Month Shows Floridians Importance of Year-Round Saving - 04/03/13
• Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve Celebrates Ponce de Leon's Arrival to Florida on 500th Anniversary - 04/02/13

March

• 15 Local Students Participate in "Girls in Science Day" at Rookery Bay Reserve - 03/29/13
• Parks, Green Lodging Opportunities, Beach Projects Help Spring Travelers Enjoy Florida - 03/26/13
• DEP Staff Earns International Recognition for Environmental Education Efforts - 03/22/13
• DEP's Air Division Director to Receive National Environmental Award - 03/22/13
• Gov. Scott Announces $2.2 Million Investment For Springs Protection - 03/19/13
• Annual Solid Waste Recycling Report Shows Recycling Rate Remained Steady in 2011 - 03/19/13
• What They Are Saying - 03/15/13
• DEP and EPA Craft Solution for Safer, Cleaner Water for Florida - 03/15/13
• Florida Cabinet Approves Land Acquisition to Enhance Wakulla Springs Protection Zone - 03/07/13
• Florida Cabinet Approves Camp Blanding Florida Forever Purchase - 03/07/13
• Florida Pays Tribute to the State's Seagrass - 03/04/13
• Information Regarding Sinkholes From the Florida Geological Survey - 03/01/13
• DEP's South District Hosts First Florida Brownfield Symposium - 03/01/13
• Florida Park Service Commemorates Woman’s History and Archaeology Month and Viva Florida 500 in March - 03/01/13
• Hundreds Attend DEP and FWC Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Meetings - 03/01/13

February

• DEP Statement Regarding Appellate Court Ruling on Florida's Numeric Nutrient Criteria - 02/25/13
• Gov. Scott Announces $3 Million Commitment for Water Projects in Apalachicola - 02/25/13
• DEP Kicks Off Lake Okeechobee Restoration Plan Development - 02/20/13
• Prescribed Burn Planned for the Cross Florida Greenway - 02/19/13
• DEP Awards Grant Funding for Boater Pumpout Services in Florida Keys - 02/19/13
• DEP Launches New Social Media Accounts - 02/18/13
• DEP Releases Draft Wekiva River System Restoration Roadmap - 02/15/13
• DEP Reaches New Milestone in Springs Protection - 02/14/13
• Florida Park Service Celebrates Florida Hiking Trails Month - 02/13/13
• Free Florida State Parks Mobile App Now Available - 02/12/13
• DEP Northeast District Hosts Free Land Development and Marina Contractor Workshop - 02/11/13
• DEP, FWC to Accept Public Comment on Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Plan - 02/06/13
• What They Are Saying... - 02/01/13
• Florida Park Service Commemorates Black History Month and Viva Florida 500 in February - 02/01/13
• In Case You Missed It... - 02/01/13
• DEP Solicits Input on Projects to Consider for Restore Funding - 02/01/13

January

• Governor Scott's Budget Recommends $1.2 Billion to Protect and Restore Florida's Environment - 01/31/13
• In Case You Missed It... - 01/30/13
• Florida Park Service Recognizes Prescribed Fire Awareness Week - 01/28/13
• Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Celebrates Hippo's Birthday - 01/25/13
• Southwest Florida State Parks to Host Real Florida Run Series - 01/25/13
• FWC, DEP Combined Forces Increase Service in State Parks - 01/24/13
• DEP Compliance Rate Hits Five Year High in 2012 - 01/24/13
• Silver Springs to Become State Park Following Florida Cabinet Approval - 01/23/13
• DEP, DCF Partner To Give Thousands of Free State Park Passes to Foster Parents - 01/18/13
• Florida State Parks Announce 2012 Photo Contest Winners - 01/18/13
• Florida State Parks Welcome Manatee Visitors - 01/17/13
• DEP Secretary Celebrates Completion of Project to Help Restore America's Everglades - 01/11/13
• DEP Northeast Districts Hosts Free Hazardous Waste Training to Large Quantity Generators - 01/11/13
• Setting the Record Straight -- Environmental Protection - 01/05/13
• Florida's State Parks Commemorate Viva Florida 500 - 01/04/13

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