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Florida Defenders of the Environment
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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO PROTECT FRESHWATER
RESOURCES, CONSERVE PUBLIC LANDS, AND PROVIDE QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SINCE 1969.
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Florida builders argue manatee protections threaten housing development
The judge concluded that the Department of Environmental Protection, which since 2021 has regulated septic tanks, violated the federal Endangered Species Act.
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August 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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"Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center sparks outcry as DeSantis claims zero environmental impact
Governor Ron DeSantis​ pushed back against those concerns Wednesday, insisting the facility will have no long-term impact.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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In Apalachicola, all eyes are on Gov. Ron DeSantis
The bill on his desk would ban oil drilling within 10 miles of the Apalachicola River Basin
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June 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Florida manatee deaths at 407 in 2025, with the most recorded in Brevard and Lee counties
Brevard and Lee are also in the top 10 for number of registered boats in Florida. Lee ranks third with 48,139 and Brevard is seventh with 35,001.
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June 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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The group spearheading the Florida Wildlife Corridor gets a $1 million boost
Disney World's conservation arm has given $1 million to the foundation that wants to preserve a wildlife corridor through the length of Florida.
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June 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Plans for a Polk County tollway threaten the last wild population of a Florida native plant
Rapid growth in Florida's Heartland weighs heavily on aging infrastructure. Paving new roads harms already imperiled ecosystems. Can smart planning keep native plants growing when the population is, t...
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June 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Group to rally Saturday in 13 Florida cities in opposition to proposed statewide bear hunt
"The only justification the FWC [Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission] has given for having the hunt is to offer an opportunity for trophy hunters to bag a bear," the group Bear Defenders said in...
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May 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Florida is full of expensive restoration projects. Conservation would be cheaper. • Florida Phoenix
Before last week, I’d never heard of the frosted flatwoods salamander. Now that I have, I think it’s kind of cool. It’s a wiggly little amphibian with black-and-white stripes, sort of like if you cros...
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May 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Legislature passes bill to crack down on abandoned boats, hold owners financially responsible
Across Florida, there are nearly 900 derelict vessels dating back to 2020, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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May 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Judge recommends against drilling near the Apalachicola River • Florida Phoenix
A Tallahassee administrative judge on Monday recommended the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) deny a permit to drill for oil and gas in the Apalachicola River Basin in Northwest Fl...
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April 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Many fear the Endangered Species Act could be gutted by proposed revisions
A rewording of the Endangered Species Act is being proposed by the Trump administration. Public comment is being taken until May 19.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Federal judge orders Florida to address pollution that led to manatee deaths
Nearly 2,000 manatees died in the state in 2021 and 2022, a two-year record. Widespread water quality problems and seagrass losses left the sea cows starving.
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April 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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New plans for restoring Florida springs are almost ready
Members of the public can still weigh in on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's updated plans to help restore polluted freshwater springs to better health.
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April 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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New plans for restoring Florida springs are almost ready
Members of the public can still weigh in on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's updated plans to help restore polluted freshwater springs to better health.
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April 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Florida's air is still considered unhealthy, although a report says it hasn't worsened
The American Lung Association is concerned about the funding cuts being made at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which has been their source for this report for 20-plus years.
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April 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Florida House passes ‘Park Preservation Act’ after public outcry
The Florida House made clear Wednesday it doesn’t want golf courses and resort-style lodges in state parks.
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April 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Americans are calling for public lands to stay in public hands
Some our most treasured public lands could be sold to developers, but a new bill could protect them for generations to come.
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April 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Pollution, overpumping and hurricanes are taking a toll on Crystal River's springs
Nitrogen and phosphorous from septic tanks and fertilizer spawn the growth of algae in Kings Bay, the second largest freshwater spring system in Florida and one of the largest in the nation.
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April 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Wasting Away: Rampant pollution caused manatees to starve. Florida waters are getting worse.
A Times analysis of millions of water samples found dangerous contamination across the state.
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April 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Florida Senate Approves Major Investment in Central, Northeast Florida Rivers and Springs - Florida Daily
The Florida Senate took a monumental step to reconnect and help restore a 217-mile river system extending from the headwaters at Lake Apopka to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. This project would...
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April 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Army Corps cuts Lake Okeechobee releases to prevent algae blooms
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it has started cutting back on discharges from Lake Okeechobee.
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March 31, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Florida House Budget Committee Proposes 12.5 Percent Decrease in Environmental Spending - Florida Specifier
The Florida House Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee on Tuesday announced a proposed budget of $6.4 billion, down roughly $900 million from the current budget, as lawmakers find way...
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March 31, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Experts reflect on future of the Florida panther as fourth killed in vehicle collision in 2025
The death toll of Florida panthers for this year continues to rise after the fourth panther death was recorded on March 10. A total of 36 deaths were recorded in 2024.
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March 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Everglades Restoration Funding in Florida Budget
Governor DeSantis’ budget includes $805M for Everglades restoration, water quality, and land conservation, reinforcing Florida’s commitment to environmental priorities.
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March 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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DeSantis veto means NOAA has to manage a divided Keys' Sanctuary
With the governor's rejection of a new management plan, some rules, including a ban on cruise ships flushing greywater near troubled reefs, won't take effect.
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March 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM