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Florida DEP News
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Aug 17
Public lands have played a defining role in shaping both Florida and the United States. From early land surveys and conservation efforts to today’s parks, preserves and working landscapes, these places have supported communities, protected natural resources and preserved the
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Aug 13
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s 2026 sea turtle season is well underway, and nesting numbers are strong! Staff have documented 135 nests on Cape Romano and 135 in the Ten Thousand Islands, a healthy mid‑season count for this region. As of July 21, 25 nests
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Aug 12
Prescribed fire is one of Florida’s most important land‑management tools. When applied carefully by trained professionals, it reduces wildfire risk, supports native plants and wildlife and helps keep natural areas healthy for future generations. Across the state, Florida’s land
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Aug 10
Before digital tools, early land offices relied on maps, plats and ledgers to track ownership, boundaries and land use, creating a foundation for accountability and informed decision‑making. Today, the State‑Owned Lands Inventory team carries that mission forward through
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Aug 4
Students from Florida State University recently visited the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve to help resurvey a shell midden site connected to the Cultural Heritage at Risk Tool project. The group conducted systematic artifact surveys and collected new data to