CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT

CONTACT: Brooke.Keck@FloridaDEP.gov 

Join us for DEP's South District 
Oculus and Map Direct Training Webinar 

Register now to attend the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) South District's Oculus and Map Direct Training on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. This webinar will provide guidance to regulated entities and the general public on the state’s public information resources and tools available to them.

Staff will provide instruction on DEP's publicly accessible documents database (Oculus) and online mapping tool (Map Direct) to find sites, facilities, permits and refine search results.

WHAT:   South District Office Oculus and Map Direct Training 

WHEN:   Nov. 8, 2023
              1:30 p.m. EST

HOW:     Register online

After registering you should receive a confirmation email with the meeting link. You can join the meeting on your computer or mobile device. Alternatively, you can dial in to the webinar at 850-629-7330 using the following confirmation number: 622506665#. 

DEP's South District extends across Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Highlands, Hendry, Glades, Lee and Sarasota counties, and district staff serve as local experts on permitting, compliance, water quality and more. The South District's "Linkups" encourage information sharing among stakeholders, regulated communities, local businesses and government agencies, and support DEP's mission to protect Florida’s natural resources together.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this webinar is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the presentation by contacting Brooke Keck at 239-344-5660 or by email at Brooke.Keck@floridaDEP.gov. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).

About the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s principal environmental agency, created to protect, conserve and manage Florida’s environment and natural resources. The department enforces federal and state environmental laws, protects Florida’s air and water quality, cleans up pollution, regulates solid waste management, promotes pollution prevention and acquires environmentally sensitive lands for preservation. The agency also maintains a statewide system of parks, trails and aquatic preserves. Visit the department’s website at FloridaDEP.gov.