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Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Department of Environmental Protection is the lead agency in state government for environmental management and stewardship and is one of the more diverse agencies in state government, protecting our air, water, and land. The Department is divided into three primary areas: Regulatory Programs, Land and Recreation and Planning and Management. Florida’s environmental priorities include restoring America’s Everglades, improving air quality, restoring and protecting the water quality in our springs, lakes, rivers and coastal waters, conserving environmentally-sensitive lands and providing citizens and visitors with recreational opportunities, now and in the future.
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Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Receives Florida Green Lodging Program Designation - 09/16/08 The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Receives Florida Green Lodging Designation - 09/16/08 TMDL Executive Committee Endorses Restoration Plan for Lower St. Johns, Public Comment Meeting Set for Tuesday - 09/15/08 Sheraton Sand Key Resort Receives Florida Green Lodging Program Designation - 09/15/08 Saddlebrook Resort Receives Florida Green Lodging Program Designation - 09/15/08 Courtyard Tampa Downtown Receives Florida Green Lodging Program Designation - 09/15/08 Florida State Parks Celebrate Record-Breaking Year - 09/15/08 Clean "Green" During Pollution Prevention Week - 09/15/08 Update on DEP State Park and Recreation Closures and Re-openings - 09/14/08 Update on DEP State Park and Recreation Closures and Re-openings - 09/13/08 State Agencies Celebrate Opening of the Clay County Segment of the Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail - 09/12/08 Apalachicola NERR Coastal Training Program Recognized with Gulf Guardian Award - 09/12/08 View all press releases	Clean "Green" During Pollution Prevention Week It’s Pollution Prevention Week, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging schools, businesses and citizens to help “green” Florida’s future by trading in harsh household cleaners for non-toxic, “green” cleaners that are safer for both human health and the environment. “What better time to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle than during Pollution Prevention Week,” said DEP Director of Sustainable Initiatives Deas Bohn. “Simply replacing harsh cleaners with natural ones is an easy step that everyone can take to help protect Florida’s environment.” Florida’s theme for this year’s Pollution Prevention Week is “Greening Florida’s Future”, and “green” cleaning is an important component. Cleaning “green” means cleaning to protect human health without harming the environment. Consumers can create home-mixed cleaners that are equally as effective ...Learn More	Natural Bug Spray Use a nontoxic, natural bug spray instead of a chemical sprays to help protect you and wildlife from the harmful effects of toxic insecticides. There are many nontoxic, natural bug sprays available for sale. Products containing either a soap solution or a citrus-oil based solution are good choices. For a list of natural bug spray products...Learn More

Last updated: September 16, 2008

Clean "Green" During Pollution Prevention Week

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