Entries in Environment (12)
Fire Protection and the Environment
A diverse environment provides special challenges for first responders. Typical residential developments cropping up along the Narcoossee Road and Moss Park area consist of waterways, green spaces, play areas, and often, swimming pools. Neighbors are not always of the two legged variety. Preservation efforts have maintained the habitats of long time residents such as turtles, alligators, boar, deer, raccoons, a variety of birds, and opossums.
Recycling Makes Dollars and Sense
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recycling is one of the best environmental success stories of the late 20th century. In fact, formal recycling programs have diverted over 100 million tons of material away from landfills and incinerators. Recycling turns materials that would otherwise become waste into valuable resources. There are many, many benefits to recycling including:
Making Businesses Green
More businesses today are realizing that the resurgence of the 1970s emphasis on energy conservation is not only good for the environment and satisfying the global warming doomsayers, but is also good for business. By taking steps to incorporate alternative energy sources, initiate creative energy-saving techniques, and develop some “green” habits, business owners will find that their bottom line will also turn greener.
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Will the Gopher Tortoises Survive?
In East Orlando, a battle of man vs. beast has been raging, in the form of land developer vs. gopher tortoise. For both, the objective is the sandy upland, which serves as the tortoise’s natural habitat as well as prime development property. For the gopher tortoise, the battle has been a losing one, as more of its natural home is encroached upon.
Local Wetlands
Wetlands are a critical part of Florida’s ecosystem, serving a myriad of functions. They are home to many animal and plant species, and are directly related to quality and quantity of our water supply, as they provide valuable recharge areas. “Wetlands are an important habitat because they absorb nutrients and serve as flood storage,” said Bill Carley, compliance manager with the St. Johns Water Management District. “They provide a strong environmental benefit, and they protect homes from flooding.”