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Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 #1327 |
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"For countless ages, man has taken from the sea. Now it is time for us to give back to this precious source of all our planet's life."
William R. Mote, Founder of The Snook Foundation.
We believe that a brighter future for all fisheries is in the hands of informed anglers, who will take proactive steps to increase, not just maintain, the stocks. The instruments for such action are members who will commit to achieving game fish habitat protection, enlightened regulation, research, and education. We believe that, with the recent progress in stock enhancement and habitat research, along with improved understanding and protection of juvenile and nursery game fish habitat, we can together improve the outlook for inshore resources and game fishing! |
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Only in the wilderness can you hear a setting sun.
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Everglades Water Quality Plan Merits SupportAudubon Florida commends state and federal agencies
Audubon Florida expressed support for the South Florida Water Management District's plan that responds to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Amended Determination and its call for a newly proposed Everglades water quality standard and an enforceable clean-up plan.
"This package of solutions provides assurance that water entering the natural system will finally be cleaned up. This is a necessary step toward getting fresh water into the parched Everglades," said Eric Draper, Audubon Florida's executive director.
The plan builds on recent initiatives by the federal government and state of Florida, including projects outlined in EPA's Amended Determination and the state's work to expand water treatment and storage. Lands acquired with federal funds and lands recently purchased from US Sugar will be used for treatment.
Audubon is an intervener in the two decades-old litigation seeking a permanent end to pollution in the Everglades. Along with other environmental groups, Audubon has long pushed for the next wave of actions to clean up the dirty water leaving agricultural fields and entering the Everglades. That polluted water alters the balance of life and is responsible for significant loss of wildlife habitat.
"The EPA and the state are to be commended for coming to terms on treatment plans, on a water quality standard and on enforcement," Draper said. "The schedule contains enforceable deadlines for the plan components and compliance with requirements to improve water quality. We believe that it may be possible in the future to move the timetable forward if consensus is reached on additional funding."
Audubon pledges to work with Governor Scott and the South Florida Water Management District to urge the Legislature to approve timely funding for the water quality plan and to rebuild support for overall Everglades restoration.
details in attachment
Nearly a quarter-century of fighting over the restoration of the ecologically fragile Everglades could be nearing an end. .... |
Micro-grants: We've awarded the $12,000 allocated for micro-grants (usually up to $250/project) for this fiscal year. The guidance and online form encourages people to apply for projects that can begin in the next fiscal year, after October 1, 2012 and be completed (with paperwork) by August 31, 2013. |
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USACE.Notice.: Hardee County Phosphate Mine
A public notice for the permit application described below has been posted at http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/Regulatory/publicnotices_Florida.htm
Project Name: CF Industries South Pasture Extension Mine
County: Hardee County
Comment Due Date: July 01, 2012
File Name: 20120601-SAJ-1993-01395
WATERWAY & LOCATION: The project is located partially in wetlands associated with Brushy Creek, Lettis Creek and Troublesome Creek, which are intermittent streams within the Peace River watershed. Specifically, the project is located along C.R. 663 (Ona Fort Green Road) in Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, and 12, Township 34S, Range 23 East and Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Township 34 South, Range 24 East in Hardee County, Florida.
PROPOSED WORK: The applicant requests a 20 year permit to mine phosphate ore located on 18,287 acres of property in Hardee County, Florida. The applicant proposes mining operations to extract the phosphate ore reserves on the proposed South Pasture Mine Extension for approximately 14 years. This project would provide phosphate ore to extend the life of the currently operating and adjacent South Pasture Mine and beneficiation plant. Upon completion of mining operations, all land disturbed by mining operations will be reclaimed, with some areas being established as wetlands mitigation as described below.
In total, approximately 1,262 acres of impacts to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters of the U.S. are proposed. Of these proposed 1,262 acres of impacts, a total of 1,226 acres are wetlands comprised of 447.7 acres are forested wetlands, 778.3 acres are herbaceous wetlands. A total of 35.5 acres are jurisdictional open waters to include 33,341 linear feet of intermittent ditched and un-ditched stream impacts.
The jurisdictional impacts include 0.9 acre of temporary impacts to wetlands and surface waters of the U.S. for a single, necessary consolidated dragline and infrastructure corridor crossing of Brushy Creek. Construction of this crossing would result in a total of approximately 0.7 acre of temporary impacts to forested wetlands, 0.1 acre of temporary impacts to herbaceous wetlands, and 0.1 acre of temporary impacts to intermittent streams.
The applicant has proposed to hydraulically transport matrix containing ore excavated from the South Pasture Mine Extension to the existing South Pasture Mine beneficiation plant across lands subject to DA permit number SAJ-1993-01395 (MOD 15-CJW) and to return sand and clay residuals to both the integrated South Pasture Mine and South Pasture Mine Extension tracts.
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Caloosahatchee River release
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to act on a recommendation from the South Florida Water Management District by releasing water down the river in an effort to prevent harmful algal blooms. (Video by Andrew West/mews-press.com) |
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Izaak Walton: Inland Waterways Bill a Bad Deal for Taxpayers and the Environment
As the nation focuses on controlling federal spending and reducing our debt over the long term, the WAVE4 Act (HR 4342) would shift the burden for funding costly inland waterway infrastructure expenses onto taxpayers - possibly leaving taxpayers on the hook for more than $10 billion over the next 20 years. The WAVE4 Act will not fund necessary work to maintain existing locks and dams; instead, it will increase the backlog of needed infrastructure projects.
http://www.congressweb.com/cweb2/index.cfm/siteid/IWLA
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Central Everglades Planning Project PDT
Please join us via telecom and the web; Monday June 11, from 10am to 12pm; to go over the configurations you and your groups developed south of the redline at our 31 May PDT meeting.
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Call-in number:
USA Toll-Free: (888)273-3658
Access Code: 6161951
Host Code: 8281
Security Code: 1234
Web Meeting Address:
Meeting Number: 8882733658 Access Code: 6161951 |
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Gulf Coast Energy Network and Energy Services
Sponsored by National Energy USA
Sustainable Energy 2012 (July 27, Pensacola, FL)
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We invite all industry professionals and advocates for sustainable energy to participate in this exciting workshop co-hosted by the Gulf Coast Energy Network and Energy Services of Pensacola and sponsored by National Energy. Come network with other industry professionals. The Exhibitor Showcase area will feature the latest exhibitions in energy technologies, resource-efficient products, and service providers. Seating is very limited.
When: Friday, July 27, 2012
Where: New World Landing
Spanish Room
600 South Palafox Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
About the Workshop
Participates will take part in an exchange of innovative ideas, leading edge concepts, new technologies, ongoing research and demonstration projects, and policy updates that will shape the future of sustainable energy. The one-day workshop will consist of technical presentations by leading industry experts from across all sectors. Sustainable Energy 2012 provides a unique opportunity for collaboration and networking with other industry peers in the public, private, and academic sectors with an interest in energy and sustainability. Discover expert resources in all sectors of the energy market and develop qualified leads to grow your business. Don't get left out, reserve your place at Sustainable Energy 2012 today.
Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors! Only 8 spots left!
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Contact our Communications Coordinator Anna Covington
AnnaC@GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org or (850) 855-9850
The Exhibitor Showcase area will feature the latest exhibitions in energy technologies, resource-efficient products, and service providers. Register as an Exhibitor before June 15 and receive $100 discount and speaking opportunity. Only 10 spots available! Because the Exhibitor space is very limited, we encourage vendors to reserve the spot as early as possible.
Contact our Communications Coordinator Anna Covington
AnnaC@GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org or (850) 855-9850
Who Should Participate?
Energy managers, researchers, engineers, scientists, facility auditors, HERS raters, architects, consultants, builders, developers, policy-makers, elected officials, home/business owners, finance providers, venture capitalists and investors, the general public and students in related disciplines.
Call for Abstracts
Email 150-word abstract to
AnnaC@GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org before June 15
RePower: a discussion on the latest advancements and technologies to generate and distribute power to meet the demands of our nation
ReFuel: a discussion on advanced transportation, alternative fuels, and bioenergy
ReBuild: an economic outlook on the construction industry and the latest advancements in building technologies and construction methods
Visit www.GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org
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