Miami-Dade County - Earth Dade

Listed below are existing environmental initiatives as well as some that are in the works.

Creation and development of policy supporting plug-in hybrids.
Adoption of a resolution declaring sustainable development building policy.
Created a "Green building" expedite ordinance for environmentally friendly building.
Authorized a marketing plan at Miami International Airport about the value of local agriculture and pest exposure from foreign produce.
Created a Resource Conservation Committee to eliminate waste and seek out environmentally preferable products in county operations.
Created tax incentives for "Solar Jobs" and businesses building to green building standards.
Resolution sought to promote sustainably harvested wood products.
Expanded the number of home chemical collection centers.
Mandated a 20% reduction in gasoline consumption in the County fleet by 2008.
E-85 Ethanol resolution directing the County Manager to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate the cost savings in using E-85 or Ethanol or alternative fuel source for Miami-Dade County fleet.
Resolution relating to developing a long-range water conservation plan .
Efforts to promote and expand the Adopt-A-Road Program.
Community Image Advisory Board has committed $100,000 to assist the Parks Department with the reforestation of identified parks throughout the 13 commission districts.
The Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) is promoting and expanding the Artificial Reefs and Habitat Restoration.
A cost and environmental impact is underway for the Miami-Dade Police Department's Underwater Vehicle Recovery Unit.
Legislation regarding Water Use and Solid Waste Management .
Resolution urging the Florida Legislature to pass legislation ensuring Waste Tire Fees are allocated in the communities where fees are collected .