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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
MIAMI BEACH NEWS
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
GOV. RICK SCOTT AND FLORIDA CABINET APPROVE LAND LEASE FOR INNOVATIVE OYSTER HARVESTING TECHNIQUE
GOV. RICK SCOTT AND FLORIDA CABINET APPROVE LAND LEASE FOR INNOVATIVE OYSTER HARVESTING TECHNIQUE
~Innovative oyster process could rejuvenate Apalachicola Bay industry~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott along with the Florida Cabinet approved innovative techniques to support the oyster fisheries in Franklin County.
Gov. Rick Scott said, “I’m proud to support efforts that can help Franklin County. Our Florida Families First budget provides $4.7 million for water quality restoration projects in the Apalachicola Bay estuary and oyster shelling and research to help the industry recover. These new techniques will support the oyster fisheries and help Florida families in Apalachicola.”
For more than 20 years, the State of Florida has battled Georgia and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over water that flows south from the Chattahoochee River into the Apalachicola River and Bay. Historically low water levels brought about by Georgia’s excessive consumption have caused oysters to die because of higher salinity in the Bay and increased disease and predator intrusion.
Gov. Rick Scott said, “The Cabinet’s action today allows Spring Creek Oyster Co., operating within Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve in Franklin County, to modify two existing aquaculture leases in order to use the full water column for oyster harvesting. Currently, the company uses the submerged land bottom to conduct oyster cultivation by placing young oysters in cages at the bottom of the waterbody. Once the oysters mature, the cages are removed and oysters harvested.
“Allowing the company to use the full water column will allow the cages to be suspended above the bottom, providing the oysters some protection from predators and greater access to nutrients as they grow. The floating cages may be the initial step in a new aquaculture practice and may become a potential alternative economic stimulus for the eastern bounds of Apalachicola Bay, which historically has produced 90 percent of the oysters in Florida and 10 percent of the nation’s supply.
“Allowing use of the full water column is the only change to Spring Creek Oyster Co.’s two aquaculture leases, which expire Jan. 29, 2022 and March 29, 2022. The company is a current submerged land leaseholder and is in compliance with the terms and conditions of two existing leases and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ aquaculture best management practices. Both the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have reviewed the proposed modification to the existing leases and determined that the activities will not result in adverse impacts to seagrasses, existing shellfish beds, natural reefs or other sensitive habitats.”
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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Monday, June 24, 2013
DEP CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH YOUTH EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE
DEP CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH YOUTH EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE
~Summer is the perfect time for students to learn about and explore Florida's environment ~
TALLAHASSEE – Friday marked the first official day of summer, but Florida students have been on summer vacation for a couple weeks and chances are they are starting to get restless. During the summer it is important to keep children learning, to keep them active and to keep them entertained.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection offers a variety of youth activities such as the quintessential summer camps where kids can canoe, bike and hike to hands-on science experiments at one of our National Estuarine Research Reserves. Florida's award-winning State Parks and NERRs offer a tremendous opportunity to engage youths with their environments. Further, our District staff conducts educational outreach to teach students the importance of Florida's unique landscape and how to be good stewards of our environment.
Here is a list of activities happening throughout the state:
Programs at Florida State Parks:
June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Summertime Sunday Social at Blue Spring State Park
June 25-26, Library Summer Reading program at Big Lagoon State Park
July 9-10, Library Summer Reading program at Big Lagoon State Park
July 12, 19, 26, Youth Saltwater Fishing Workshop at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
July 14, Birding for Kids, Anastasia State Park
July 15-20, Wildlife Ranger Camp at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
July 15-20, Summer Adventure Camp at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
July 16-17, Library Summer Reading program at Big Lagoon State Park
July 22-26, Nature Day Camp at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Adventures in the Estuary Summer Camps at Guana Tolomato Matanazas NERR: The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve is a living laboratory and coastal recreation area offering a summer camp for science and exploration minded kids! To register please click the specific camp below.
DEP's Office of Environmental Education Activities:
July 15 and 17, Department staff will train campers at the National High Magnetic Field Labratory's SciGirls Camp to conduct water quality tests. Staff will also assist campers in a follow-up water rocket program.
District Events:
June 26, the Northeast District will teach students about macro invertebrates at the St. Johns County Southeast Branch Library
June 27, the Northeast District will teach students about macro invertebrates at the St. Johns County Main Library
June 28 and July 19, the Central District will provide a hands-on demonstration to the Young Naturalist Summer Camp at Mead Botanical Gardens in Winter Park. Staff will teach students about macro invertebrates using the park's stream.
July 17, the South District will provide a hands-on demonstration to the City of Northport Summer Camp about macro invertebrates.
July 19, the South District will host a presentation on minerals, rocks and fossils for the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples Summer Camp.
July 23, the South District will spend a day teaching campers at Lee County Summer Camp about the macro invertebrates and the importance of mangroves.
Aug. 8, the Northeast District will be participating in the Girls Get It: Surf 'n Science Camp. Staff will be teaching the campers about water quality.
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