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Environmental Voter Project
Support candidates who support the environment. To find out more
Sarasota Bay Guardians
This volunteer program engages people of all ages in ongoing efforts to restore and protect Sarasota Bay. Click Here
The USACE tracks permits, planning, water management, coastal protection, https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/ Jacksonville District Corporate Communications Office
904-232-2568, or PublicMail.CESAJ-CC@usace.army.milThrough congressional appropriations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has invested $2.4 billion to date into the South Florida E
The USACE tracks permits, planning, water management, coastal protection, https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/ Jacksonville District Corporate Communications Office
904-232-2568, or PublicMail.CESAJ-CC@usace.army.milThrough congressional appropriations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has invested $2.4 billion to date into the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration program, which includes Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) and CERP projects.
NMFS (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/) helps provide healthy habitat—like wetlands, rivers, and coral reefs and provides important areas for fish to eat and reproduce. But habitat has been destroyed by coastal development, pollution, extreme weather, and other factors, leading to reduced fish populations. We conserve habitat to boost f
NMFS (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/) helps provide healthy habitat—like wetlands, rivers, and coral reefs and provides important areas for fish to eat and reproduce. But habitat has been destroyed by coastal development, pollution, extreme weather, and other factors, leading to reduced fish populations. We conserve habitat to boost fish populations, recover threatened and endangered species, and support resilient coastal communities.
Give customers a reason to do business with you. The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (https://sarasotabay.org/) 941-955-8085
is an intergovernmental partnership that strives to increase habitat and improve water quality in Sarasota Bay and enhance the area's natural resources for public benefit. Nitrogen is the primary pollutant of con
Give customers a reason to do business with you. The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (https://sarasotabay.org/) 941-955-8085
is an intergovernmental partnership that strives to increase habitat and improve water quality in Sarasota Bay and enhance the area's natural resources for public benefit. Nitrogen is the primary pollutant of concern in Sarasota Bay. Algae growth in the Bay responds quickly to elevated concentrations of nitrogen. While some algae growth is normal in an estuary, uncontrolled growth leads to declines in water quality and can eventually cause reductions in seagrass habitats.
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/
(352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476
SWFWMD Permitting https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting - search permits
in-process and applicable rules for Environmental Resources, Water Use, and Well Construction as well
as Public Noticing associated with permits.ss here.
Track an FDEP Permit (air or water or waste) and agency, permittee, or complaint / violation
correspondence at http://prodenv.dep.state.fl.us/DepNexus/public/searchPortal
Fish and Wildlife Research, Hunting
and Game Management, Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Management, Habitat and Species
Conservation, Law Enforcement https://myfwc.com/ Southwest Regional Office: 863-648-3200
Wildlife Law Violations – Wildlife Alert (anywhere in state): 888-404-3922
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) means using low-maintenance plants and environmentally sustainable practices. Learn how you can have a beautiful landscape that could save you time, energy and money while protecting our future. Find out more from your county’s FYN program or from this website and the FloridaYards.org companion web site of the FDEP Springs Initiative.
University of Florida IFAS Extension Service http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/floridafriendly-landscaping/. ,
Information concerning rules, project approvals, compliance, complaints, processing status, and citizen assistance. Most projects require concurrent approvals from federal, state, and local agencies.
Sarasota County – Reach all departments through this central number (941) 861-5000
The guiding documents for this division include the Comprehensive Plan which acts as a road map.
For information about locating permits.
The Environmental Protection Division focuses on : Air and Water Quality, Environmental Permitting, and Environmental Planning. Click Here
The Sarasota County Comprehensive Plan guides the development of land, economic growth, resource protection, and the provision of public services and facilities over time throughout the county. Click Here
The Planning and Development Services Department (PDS) offers a variety of services for our community. From community engagement through the development review process, PDS is dedicated to providing excellent service. There are five divisions that make up PDS: Building, Code Enforcement, Environmental Protection, Planning and Zoning, and Property Management. Click Here
To participate, visit the Sarasota County Water Atlas' NEST page. The NEST program operates at the neighborhood-level to improve watershed-scale resources, and no matter where you are in Sarasota County, you are in one of the county's watersheds.
We are committed to environmental, social and economic sustainability. To achieve the balance necessary for a sustainable community, this means: Replenish the resources we use or consume;Ensure our values guide us into the future; andInvest in our community to ensure future prosperity.
Sign up here for excellent webinars and eco-walks. Click Here
City of Sarasota Main Telephone Number
(941) 263-6000
Building and Permitting
https://www.sarasotafl.gov/government/development-services/building-permitting
Sustainability Manager Stevie.Freeman-Montes@SarasotaFL.gov
City of North Port (941) 429-7000
Current City Projects https://www.cityofnorthport.com/government/projects
Planning and Zoning https://www.cityofnorthport.com/government/city-services/planningzoning
City of Venice (941) 486-2626
Development / Growth Fact Sheet https://www.venicegov.com/residents/development-growthfact-
sheet
Planning and Zoning https://www.venicegov.com/government/planning-and-zoning
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