FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2014
DEP
TO JOIN SARASOTA FOR ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES WORKSHOP
~Event
aims to bring together local leaders to discuss responsible economic
development~
FORT MYERS – The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection’s South District will join Sarasota County for its
Ninth Annual Sustainable Communities
Workshop on Oct. 29. This year’s workshop, which will focus on growing healthy,
resilient and prosperous communities, will be held at the Girl Scouts of
Gulfcoast Florida Event and Conference Center in Sarasota.
“The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection is pleased to be partnering with Sarasota County in
its sustainability efforts that are advancing the county’s ecologic and
economic goals for today and future generations," said DEP’s South District
Director Jon Iglehart. “Sarasota and many communities throughout Florida are
demonstrating to the world that Floridians work together to protect the
environment, grow our economy and create a sustainable future.”
Sarasota County is one of the leaders
in sustainable development at both the state and national level. Sarasota’s
2014 workshop aims to cultivate innovative thinking and learning about better
products, programs and processes for improved health, local food, resiliency
and prosperity.
“Our 2014 workshop will provide
information-rich sessions on a variety of approaches to grow a sustainable
community," said Lee Hayes Byron, manager of Sarasota County
Sustainability.
Expert speakers will provide up-to-date information
on community strategies and resources, including actions we all can
take.
“We
are excited to be partnering with DEP on our Ninth Annual Sustainable
Communities Workshop. Sarasota County is proud to be home to many
sustainability leaders and looks forward to bringing interested residents and
businesses together to learn and plan for our shared, sustainable future,” Byron
added.
DEP maintains a host of sustainable initiatives, such as the Florida
Green Lodging Program, the Florida Clean Marina Program, Green Schools and the
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program.
For
more information on Sarasota County sustainability efforts, click here.
For
more information on DEP’s sustainability initiatives, click here.
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