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SOFIA - GEER Conference - 2000
The purpose of the 2000 GEER conference was to provide a forum for physical, biological, and social scientists to share their knowledge and research results concerning Everglades restoration. The objectives of the conference was to define specific restoration goals, determine the best approaches to meet these goals, and provide benchmarks that could be used to measure the success of restoration efforts over time. To these ends, the conference recognized the need to synthesize information gathered since the first Everglades conference, the interdisciplinary nature of Everglades restoration, and the need to adapt scientific understanding to management action. ... [Read More]
Florida Parishes
Because they do not fit the state's well known French Creole and River Road plantation stereotypes, Louisiana's Florida Parishes are little known outside the state. However, citizens of South Louisiana (and especially of New Orleans) have enjoyed the region's natural beauty and healthy climate for well over a century. The Florida Parishes lie east of the Mississippi River and north of lakes Maurepas and Pontchartrain in the southeastern portion of the state. The region contains eight parishes: East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington. Although the area's name implies cohesiveness and a shared developmental pattern, this is not completely true. Certain parishes share a common heritage, while others followed divergent patterns of growth. Plantation and small farm agriculture, railroads, the lumber and vacation industries, and multiple ethnic groups--all have contributed to the growth and heritage of the region known ... [Read More]
Florida Low-Income Energy Programs - LIHEAP Clearinghouse
One-time financial assistance payments for eligible customers. Project Share funds are administered locally by the Capital Area Community Action Agency. ... Care to Share Program ... talgov.com/citytlh/utilities/ubcs/share.html ... [Read More]
U.S. Congresswoman Katherine Harris : 13th District Of Florida
Congresswoman Harris takes time during her tour of the Senior Friendship Center in Sarasota to share conversation with an arts and crafts class. December 2003 ... [Read More]
TIME - About TIME
The Tides and Inflows in the Mangroves of the Everglades (TIME) project of the USGS Priority Ecosystems Science (PES) Initiative is a joint research effort to investigate the interacting effects of freshwater inflows and tidal forces in and along the mangrove ecotone of south Florida. The purpose of this web site is to provide a forum for scientists collaborating in the TIME project to readily share information and disseminate findings to other researchers. Links to additional sites of interest describing other ongoing scientific efforts in south Florida are provided. A USGS Fact Sheet describing the TIME project is available online at http://pubs.water.usgs.gov/fs-031-01 and a summary of the project is presented in Overview of the "Tides and Inflows in the Mangroves of the Everglades" (TIME) project of the U.S. Geological Survey's South Florida Ecosystem Program . There are also two posters available for online viewing: one describes the TIME Project and the other describes the ... [Read More]
Congressman Mark Foley - Florida
I appreciate you taking the time to share your ideas and concerns with me. Please fill out the E-mail form below, be sure to include your name, address, telephone number and Email address so I can respond to you accordingly. ... [Read More]
South Florida Water Management District
We invite your comments or suggestions on the site. You can share your thoughts by clicking on the words "Who to Contact" at the top of each page, or by selecting "User Survey," which can always be found at the bottom, or footer of each page. ... [Read More]
President Discusses Strengthening Social Security in Florida
First, I want to thank the troops and their families for helping us-- (applause) -- for helping us stay on the offensive against theterrorists and the haters. Every time a terrorist is brought tojustice, our children and grandchildren are safer. But, as well, everytime a democracy is born in a part of the world and around the world,our children and grandchildren are safer, as well. ... We've seen a remarkable, remarkable series of events when you thinkabout it. In a very brief period of time, Afghanistan became ademocracy, people were able to vote for a President of that country --they tell me, for the first time in 5,000 years. Millions of peopleshowed up at the polls. The first voter was a woman who was notallowed to participate in democracy during the Taliban. (Applause.)And that's important for our children and grandchildren. The fact thatAfghanistan is free sets a powerful example in a part of the world thatis in need for powerful examples of a free society. ... [Read More]
Pete Harllee, Florida Tomato Committee
As we have stated in prior comments to Congress and the Administration, the Uruguay Round Agreement and the North American Free Trade Agreement have led to losses in the market share in the U.S. for Florida growers. At the same time, these trade accords have yielded few offsetting gains in export markets. We fear that the next Round of agricultural talks could lead to more of the same -- more competition for the growers in developing countries who don't face the same high cost of complying with the strict labor, environmental and health regulations that we have in our country and also enjoy lower input costs. ... [Read More]
Non-native Species in Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park was established to protect biological resources. Of the more than 840 species of plants within its boundaries, an amazing 140 of these plants are classified as exotic! Fortunately for the park, only a handful are considered pests or threats to the natural environment. Of this handful, however, three pose serious threats to the balance that nature has established through time: ... Native trees, such as mangroves and cypress, are being replaced by exotic (introduced) species from other countries. Melaleuca, Australian-pine, and Brazilian pepper are all serious problems in Everglades National Park. Florida largemouth bass share their nesting beds with tilapia and oscars, fish imported from Africa and South America. ... [Read More]
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