Tag Archives: conservation

Regional Offsite Mitigation Area

One project of the Collier Soil & Water Conservation District is management of the North Golden Gate Estates Regional Offsite Mitigation Area (NGGE ROMA).  Below you’ll find the Fall 2011 Report of progress in that area, where the land is being restored to … Continue reading

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Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

As part of the NRCS mission to target cost-share assistance to the priority natural resource concerns in Collier County, a Local Working Group is convened annually to address the issues.  The next brief meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2011 … Continue reading

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South Florida Water Management District Grants

The South Florida Water Management District’s Water Savings Incentive Program (WaterSIP) provides support for water-conserving technology.  The application period is August 8th until September 7th. WaterSIP 2011 Information (PDF, 408 KB)

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Rain Garden

The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the City of Athens, Tennessee a grant to restore a wetland and produce a video on water quality and rain gardens. It showcases activities that local homeowners and communities can do to manage stormwater:

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Everglades News

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working with the South Florida Water Management District and other entities to restore the Florida Everglades.  A newsletter detailing their progress can be found here (PDF, 900 KB).

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