FL-DEP

MassDEP Fines Contractor $51,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined AMPM Restoration LLC $51,000 for violating hazardous waste and waste site cleanup regulations. The company transported hazardous waste to an unlicensed facility without proper licensing and failed to respond to MassDEP's information requests.

Massachusetts Awards $8.7M for Energy Efficiency Projects

The Massachusetts Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $8.7 million in grant funding for 34 energy efficiency and clean energy projects. The funding, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, will support municipal water facilities, agricultural and food-producing non-profits, and small businesses.

MassDEP Fines Toby Realty Trust $31,000 for Cleanup Violations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Toby Realty Trust $31,000 for violating oil and hazardous materials cleanup regulations. The penalty was issued with a Unilateral Administrative Order requiring the trust to comply with a new schedule for cleanup actions at a Springfield property.

MassDEP Fines Hunter Plastics $23,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Hunter Plastics, Inc. $23,000 for hazardous waste violations, including illegal transportation and improper storage and labeling. The company has agreed to pay the penalty and correct the violations.

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Approves Loans and Grants

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust approved $7,046,000 in new low-interest loans and grants for water infrastructure projects. The funds will support projects in Provincetown and a school water improvement grant for Saint Joseph School.

Florida State Parks Adds Shoal River Headwaters State Park

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced the addition of Shoal River Headwaters State Park, a new 2,480-acre park west of DeFuniak Springs. The park is now open for passive recreation, with future plans for camping, biking, and paddling to be developed with public input.

Everglades Restoration Project Completion Celebrated

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Florida Department of Environmental Protection celebrated the completion of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project. This project is a key component of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

Florida State Parks Offer Free Admission for George Washington's Birthday

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced that Florida State Parks will offer free admission from February 13-16, 2026. This initiative commemorates George Washington's birthday and America's 250th anniversary, encouraging visitors to explore historical landscapes.

Olustee Battlefield Reenactment Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced the 49th Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. The event at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park features historical reenactments, educational programs, and military camps.

Florida Forever Program Secures Largest Conservation Easement

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced the acquisition of the largest conservation easement in the Florida Forever Program's 25-year history. The easement protects 61,525 acres of working forestland within the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor, acquired from Weyerhaeuser.