The Manatee Protection Plan Review Committee met on October 1, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the DERM Overtown Transit Village Center, 701 NW 1 Court - 2nd floor. Please check this Website periodically for committee meetings updates. For more information, please contact DERM at 305-372-6864.
Getting it Right the First Time!
DERM announces its next workshop. Are you a building or zoning official involved in your municipality’s development plan approvals? Then, our next workshop is just right for you! See our invitation.
Did you know that if you pour grease down your kitchen drain it can build up in your pipes over time and cause a clog? That could result in an expensive plumbing bill. Learn more.
Miami-Dade County has been working steadily to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts. Learn how you can get involved and help to save money and the planet!
The Adopt-a-Tree program completed another successful season by giving away almost 4,000 free trees to the residents of Miami-Dade County on Saturday, September 13th. We look forward to another tremendous year when we'll kick off the new season in May 2009. Check back with us for a complete copy of the 2009 Adopt-a-Tree schedule.
One of DERM’s own, Mr. Gary Milano, wins the County’s 2008 Employee of the Year Award in the Bacallao Category for his outstanding work with volunteer groups in the protection and restoration of our sensitive and unique coastal environment.
Planning to install a new generator in your home? Before you spend one penny, make sure you read the new Floodplain Policy for Generators established by DERM.
DERM continues to make huge strides in our primary job, to protect our local natural resources. This was evident once again in 2007. That is why we want to invite you to watch the premiere of our second annual “Year in Review” video.
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DERM Photo Slideshow
Green Ideas
Green For Your Wardrobe
Make your clothes and their care "greener!”
Buy used or vintage clothes or donate your clothes - Second hand garments are a good buy and you can be helping a charitable cause at the same time.
Don't dry clean - Articles whose tags ask for the dry clean treatment can actually be hand washed! Wear organic clothes - Organic cotton is a good option and is now easier to find. Don't throw it away - Learn how to sew a button or get the name of a local tailor or seamstress for alterations. Wash well - Only wash full loads of laundry and hang dry (dryers can wear down the clothes quicker).
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One of DERM’s own, Mr. Gary Milano, wins the County’s 2008 Employee of the Year Award in the Bacallao Category for his outstanding work with volunteer groups in the protection and restoration of our sensitive and unique coastal environment.
Planning to install a new generator in your home? Before you spend one penny, make sure you read the new Floodplain Policy for Generators established by DERM.
Buy used or vintage clothes or donate your clothes - Second hand garments are a good buy and you can be helping a charitable cause at the same time.
