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Living On Earth, PRIs (Public Radio International) Environmental News Magazine
Access weekly reports and archives.
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Environmental Voter Project
Support candidates who support the environment. To find out more
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Sarasota Bay Guardians
This volunteer program engages people of all ages in ongoing efforts to restore and protect Sarasota Bay. Click Here
federal agencies
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
National Estuary Program and Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
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.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
National Estuary Program and Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
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.
National Estuary Program and Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
National Estuary Program and Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
National Estuary Program and Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
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.
Florida State Agencies
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Southwest Florida Water Management District
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.
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Southwest Florida Water Management District
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
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
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
More State Agencies
University of Florida Extension Service
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-
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SERVICES
SARASOTA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SERVICES
The guiding documents for this division include the Comprehensive Plan which acts as a road map.
SARASOTA COUNTY PERMIT SEARCH
SARASOTA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SERVICES
For information about locating permits.
SARASOTA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
SARASOTA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
SARASOTA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
The Environmental Protection Division focuses on : Air and Water Quality, Environmental Permitting, and Environmental Planning. Click Here
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP TEAM
SARASOTA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
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
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP TEAM
NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP TEAM
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
NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP TEAM
NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP TEAM
NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP TEAM
Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST)
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.
Sarasota County Sustainability
Detail your services
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.
Cities of Sarasota County -- Agencies
Sarasota City Agencies
North Port City Agencies
North Port City Agencies
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
North Port City Agencies
North Port City Agencies
North Port City Agencies
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
Venice Agencies
North Port City Agencies
Venice Agencies
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