Can't wait to register for Baynanza 2010? Official registration for the Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day starts on Tuesday, Feb. 16, and the Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday, Apr. 17. Be sure to check back with us soon to reserve your spot for this fun-filled community event.
The Miami-Dade County Artificial Reef Program, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, expanded Dec. 30 with the sinking of a 205-foot freighter off of Key Biscayne. The largest artificial reef sinking off Miami-Dade since 2003 will enhance marine habitat in the area.
Getting it right the first time: home demolition permits
As of Jan. 4, DERM began conducting walk-thru reviews of single-family home demolition permits (upto four units). Applicants will have to complete an Affidavit for Asbestos Notice/Notice of Asbestos Renovation or Demolition. This affidavit can be picked up at the Miami-Dade Permitting and Inspection Center (PIC) and needs to be submitted to DERM for review. For additional information, please call 786-315-2800.
The new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) became effective on Sept. 11. Residents and business owners can view them to understand their potential flood risk and identify steps to protect against property damage and loss.
In order to improve Miami-Dade County's plan review process, plans will be automatically routed, when applicable, through a review by the Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer New Business Section. A public meeting was held on Dec. 14 at the Permitting and Inspection Center (PIC). The new process became effective Jan. 4.
DERM is proud to kick off the Miami-Dade County Adopt-a-Buoy Program. These buoys will make it easier for boaters to find recreational diving and fishing spots and secure their boats to these locations without harming our precious reefs. Do you own a business? There are also mooring buoy sponsorship opportunities to promote your business at a very low cost at many of these popular dive sites.
You can get involved by joining one of the workdays organized by the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program and help to protect and restore natural areas in Miami-Dade County. The workdays are fun, hands-on activities throughout all kinds of interesting natural areas. Community hours are available through this volunteer program.
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Green Ideas
Plan your big-game party the "Green" way!
Having family and friends over to watch the Super Bowl? Take a few steps and make it an eco-friendly party
Send invitations via e-mail.
Use paper plates and cups instead of Styrofoam or plastic.
Use football jerseys, hats, t-shirts or any other sports paraphernalia as decorations.
Recycle pizza boxes, soda cans, glass and plastic bottles in your Solid Waste container.
Clean up and toss trash into biodegradable trash bags.
Check back next week for more green ideas, and check out additional green tips.
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