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The manatee has become Florida's most famous endangered creature, in part, because of controversy over boat speed limits in areas where Manatees are found. But a solution in the works would better protect manatees by making it easier for boaters to know when the creatures are near, eliminating some of the need for full time speed zones. It puts underwater devices to use so we'll be Listening for Manatees, all this week on the Florida Environment...(more topics)

For Teachers

Whether you're dealing with the sciences, current affairs or Florida history, The Florida Environment supplies information you can use in your classroom. We want to be a part of your lesson plan ... continue

Our Purpose

Florida Environment Purpose "Since I've lived in Florida for 36 years, I’ve had time to learn to appreciate my environment," says The Florida Environment’s producer. "Most people who live in Florida today have been here ten years or less, and they could really benefit from a better understanding of what's going on around them..." continue

For Citizens

Florida Environment Citizens "Without an interest in these things, you cannot express yourself intelligently at election time. And these issues come up election after election. And if we don't have an electorate that understands the problems of Florida and votes intelligently on them, we can't expect that what we have here to survive." -- Al Burt ... continue

For Students

Research and information about the Florida environment continues to evolve. And with distribution via the Internet, you can work with the latest, and most accurate information. Our Florida Environment partners have categorized these resources for your study... continue

Our Partners

These are some of the partners who have contributed to the success of The Florida Environment radio program: The Southwest Florida Council for Environment Education (SWFCEE)... continue