Florida

PEER's environmental work is solely directed by the needs of its members. As a consequence, we have the distinct honor of serving resource professionals who daily cast profiles in courage in cubicles across the country.

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News Releases for Florida

SCOTT’S CLIMATE CHANGE GAG ORDER CLAIMS A VICTIM

DEP Employee Reprimanded, Suspended and Ordered to Get Mental Exam

NEW MANATEE PROTECTION LAWSUIT IN THE WORKS

End of “Swim-With” Programs, Plus Expansion of Habitat and Sanctuaries Sought

CANAVERAL SEASHORE WHISTLEBLOWER VINDICATED, AGAIN

National Park Leaders Dissemble as New Probe Opens into Repeat Violations

RECORD FLORIDA PANTHER MORTALITY IN 2014

50% Increase over Prior Year; More Than a Third Females of Kitten-Bearing Age

ACCOUNTABILITY & THE PARK SERVICE – LIKE OIL AND WATER

Canaveral Seashore Probe Finds Fraud, Nepotism & Mismanagement but No Action

FLORIDA POLLUTION FINES COLLECTED FELL BY HALF LAST YEAR

Failure to Collect Starves Eco-Programs, Shifting Costs from Polluter to Taxpayer

MAJOR FLORIDA WASTEWATER VIOLATORS GO UNPUNISHED

Many Million Gallon/Day Dischargers Remain in Noncompliance for Years

FLORIDA POLLUTERS GET OFF SCOTT-FREE

Eco-Penalty Assessments Drop to All-Time Low: More Than Third Not Fined At All

FLORIDA POLLUTION ENFORCEMENT PLUMMETS TO RECORD LOW

Latest Enforcement Statistics Belie Scott Campaign Pledge to Get Tough on Polluters

SCOTT ENVIRONMENTAL SUCCESS CLAIMS CUT OUT OF WHOLE CLOTH

Astronomic 96% Compliance Boast False but Statistics Highlight Rising Dysfunction



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