Federal fisheries managers on Tuesday announced they are imposing temporary restrictions on recreational and commercial fishing for gag and red grouper, two of the most important fishing species in the Gulf of Mexico.Possible restrictions on grouper and snapper fishing earlier this year prompted an outcry from some state and federal elected officials. HB 553, a House memorial that called on
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Pelham says he's leaving Florida growth agency
Posted on 12:29 by Unknown
By the Florida TribuneThe embattled head of Florida's growth management agency has made it official that he will no have role in the administration of Governor-elect Rick Scott.Tom Pelham, who has been the head of the Department of Community Affairs under two separate GOP governors, wrote a letter to Gov. Charlie Crist on Nov. 8 saying he intended to resign from his job by Jan. 3.The move isn't
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Florida Legislature overrides Crist vetoes on environmental bills
Posted on 06:14 by Unknown
By the Florida TribuneState lawmakers dealt with several environmental issues as they convened for a one-day special session on Tuesday.Although most of the work involved overriding vetoes by Gov. Charlie Crist, legislators also discussed whether to approve one Crist-backed initiative. Legislators approved $31 million in federal stimulus funds to provide energy rebates for homeowners who bought
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Florida park renamed for diver, filmmaker Wes Skiles
Posted on 14:21 by Unknown
Florida park officials on Tuesday named Peacock Springs State Park near Live Oak in honor of cave-diver and filmmaker Wes Skiles, who died on July 21 while diving off the Palm Beach County Coast.Skiles was a member of the Florida Springs Task Force and spoke at a rally for springs outside of the Capitol in February. His films included "Polluting the Fountain of Youth" in 1998 and "Waters Journey:
Feds unveil tougher Florida water standards
Posted on 07:22 by Unknown
By the Florida TribuneThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized numeric nutrient standards for Florida on Sunday but decided to delay the implementation of the requirements for 15 months, leaving the door open for litigation.The EPA’s numeric limits -- which were sparked by a lawsuit from environmental groups -- have been set for nutrients including phosphorous and nitrogen in Florida's
Monday, 15 November 2010
Constantine: Lawmakers knew about septic tanks mandate
Posted on 18:15 by Unknown
By The Florida TribuneAs legislators seek to extend the implementation of new septic tank standards during the upcoming special session, outgoing Sen. Lee Constantine sent a letter to lawmakers requesting they back the standards and its timeline, just as they did during the past legislative session.Under SB 550, the new standards would require that all septic tanks be inspected every five years.
Thursday, 11 November 2010
DCA chief defends planning agency
Posted on 09:26 by Unknown
It didn't get a lot of attention, but Secretary of Community Affairs Tom Pelham gave an impassioned defense of his agency this past week.DCA has constantly come under fire in the last few years, especially as Pelham has criticized legislative efforts to change the state's growth management laws.Pelham, however, fired back at critics when DCA was faulted for opposing a planned animal park in the
Friday, 5 November 2010
Enviromental issues a key part of upcoming special session
Posted on 00:13 by Unknown
Florida's two incoming legislative leaders announced on Thursday that they plan to take up several significant environmental issues during a one-day special session planned for later this month.The list for the Nov. 16 special session covers everything from septic tanks and energy rebates.Both incoming Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, and House Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter
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