Urban storm runoff is a serious concern.  It can be contaminated with all sorts of harmful chemicals that are part of urban environment.  Storm water that flows over streets, parking lots, construction sites, and industrial facilities can carry pollutants through storm drainage systems directly into bayous, channels, and shorelines.  These pollutants can potentially result in the loss of recreational and natural resources.  You can help!

The Habitat Florida Manatee program will SPLASH  into the Tampa/ St. Petersburg Florida  area with a  series of habitat cleanups in March of 2010!

With the help of our sponsors we'll be providing these clean up/eco-tours FREE OF CHARGE! Your only requirement is filling up a bag of trash during the trip and together we'll help protect and preserve Florida's manatee habitat!

CLICK HERE to register and for more information!

Florida Clean Boating Partnership »
The Clean Boating Partnership, a public/private effort, is a liaison between the State of Florida and the marine industry. The Partnership has developed four specific programs to encourage environmentally-friendly practices, beyond regulatory requirements, in and around Florida's waterways.

Department of Environmental Protection »
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection encourages clean boating through the development of the following designation programs which recognize facilities engaging in environmentally friendly practices, beyond regulatory requirements, in and around Florida's waterways.

Clean Water Clear Choice »
Urban storm runoff is a serious concern.  It can be contaminated with all sorts of harmful chemicals that are part of urban environment.  Storm water that flows over streets, parking lots, construction sites, and industrial facilities can carry pollutants through storm drainage systems directly into bayous, channels, and shorelines.  These pollutants can potentially result in the loss of recreational and natural resources.  You can help!

Clean Water Act »
The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the cornerstone of surface water quality protection in the United States. The statute employs a variety of regulatory and nonregulatory tools to sharply reduce direct pollutant discharges into waterways, finance municipal wastewater treatment facilities, and manage polluted runoff.

Environment Florida »
Over the last 30 years, we have made significant progress in cleaning up our water, but we still have important work to do. Many of Florida's waterways from the St. John's River to Florida Bay to Lake Okeechobee are struggling from too much pollution.