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The Story of Water in Florida

Water is Florida's lifeblood. It is fickle. Abundant one year. Scarce another. Yet, everything that is Florida is defined by the quality of its water resources -- and deserves all the protection we can provide.

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Florida's Water In The News

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	DEP, City of Jax, JEA, Duval DOH and FDOT Partnership Receives National Coastal Spirit Award A representative of the Coastal America Partnership presented the Coastal Spirit Award today to a highly successful Tributary Assessment Team (TAT) in Jacksonville. Learn more...
	Coral Reef Protection Act to Go Into Effect July 1, 2009 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is alerting boaters, divers and anglers that the Coral Reef Protection Act goes into effect on July 1, 2009. Learn more...
	Florida DEP Continues Restoration of Rivers, Lakes, Estuaries Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael W. Sole has signed three orders identifying waterbodies for water quality improvement goals. Learn more...
	EPA and Florida DEP Work to Restore Florida's Rivers, Lakes and Estuaries The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Florida DEP are taking actions to protect and restore both recreational uses and aquatic life in Florida waters. Learn more...
	Major Effort to Support Local Goverments with Water Quality Protection Projects Announced Florida DEP announced an expanded funding program to help local governments with projects to conserve and protect Florida's water resources. Learn more...
	DEP Grant Helps City of Marianna Construct New Wastewater Facility Advanced wastewater treatment and water reuse enable City of Mariana to end effluent discharge to the Chipola River. Learn more...
	Florida DEP Continues Restoration of Rivers, Lakes, Estuaries DEP Secretary Sole announces pollution reduction targets for 20 rivers, lakes, streams and springs around the state. Learn more...
	DEP Awards Loan to Lee County Florida DEP recently awarded a $10 million low interest loan to Lee County for wastewater management. The loan, part of DEP’s State Revolving Fund Program, will expand the Gateway Wastewater Treatment Plant. Learn more...