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Kissimmee River Travelers Explore River and Restoration Projects

In a first-of-its-kind wilderness trip entitled, Expedition Headwaters, An Everglades Journey to Remember, two teams of explorers are conducting a wilderness expedition of the Shingle Creek to Lake Okeechobee corridor. Traversing 140 miles, the group is traveling both by kayak and on foot along this previously untraveled route. Throughout the 12-day journey, the team ...more

Florida Welcomes Home Kissimmee River Expedition Team

Two teams of kayakers and hikers concluded the Expedition Headwaters, An Everglades Journey to Remember wilderness trip on Tuesday.
“The State remains firmly committed to advancing and completing Everglades restoration. Through unprecedented events like this 12-day excursion we continue to demonstrate that ...more

YMCA Walk-a-Thon at State Trail a Huge Hit

The Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail, which is managed by the Department’s Office of Greenways & Trails, was the site of the first annual YMCA Camp Indian Springs Walk-a-thon on Saturday. “We are always pleased to be the host site for events like the YMCA Camp Indian Springs Walk-a-thon that encourage Floridians to enjoy and utilize our scenic ...more

DEP’S State Parks Celebrate Earth Day

In recognition of the 38th Earth Day, the Department’s Division of Recreation and Parks is encouraging Floridians to join celebrations at Florida’s state parks highlighting conservation and environmental protection. Earth Day, April 22, is part of a month long effort to promote environmental stewardship and awareness...more

DEP and Cargill, Inc. Partner for Cleanup

The Department’s Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park was joined by Cargill Incorporated’s Coral Gables office to promote environmental stewardship at the park’s Carysfort Marina Restoration site. Ten Cargill employees devoted 20 hours to help remove marine debris washed ashore during the 2005-2006 hurricane season. ...more

State Park Hosts Echo Eco Quest Adventure Race

Alafia River State Park, which is managed by DEP, hosted its Echo Eco Quest on Saturday, a race comprised of mountain biking, trail running and canoeing that raises funds to support the Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO)...more

Aquatic Preserve and State Park Host Goby Fest 2007

The East Central Florida Aquatic Preserves and St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, in partnership with the Coastal Preserves Alliance, hosted Goby Fest 2007 on Saturday. The annual event provided entertainment and educational opportunities about Florida’s native habitats, vegetation and ...more