That growing population and its need for housing, roads, recreation and municipal services will put unprecedented pressure on our state s environment and water supply. The Florida Springs Task Force, formed by DEP, has completed the first statewide, comprehensive review of Florida s springs for the purpose of determining the status of their health and developing a protection strategy. Naturally From the coral reefs and mangrove trees of the Keys to the freshwater springs and pine forests of the Panhandle, Florida's environment is as diverse as it is beautiful. Providing the highest-quality environmental management for these varied ecosystems is the greatest challenge for the Department of Environmental Protection. This conference includes over 800 technical papers on such topics as air, environmental commerce, environmental education, environmental management, and waste management.
All panels feature environmental experts.
Presentation proposals are due April 20, 2001. For more information, please see the Conference website . In addition to planned activities, public service announcements providing helpful tips for citizens were made available to television stations throughout the state. View daily ozone readings online from monitors positioned around Florida. For more information on Clean Air Month visit our Division of Air Resource Management's website .