Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Executive Order Continuing Commitment to Stewardship of Florida’s Natural Resources
The Executive Order directs strategic action with a focus on accountability, sound science, progress, and collaboration and includes a proposed $3.5 billion investment over four years...
Governor DeSantis announces award of $800,000 for High Springs rock mine acquisition
The governor announced $800,000 for the High Springs rock mine acquisition to benefit Hornsby Spring springshed. The 316.97-acre property lies just over two miles east...
2023 Saving My Alachua Calendars are Available
Hard copies of the calendar are available for pick up at the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Surpasses Four-Year Goal for Everglades Restoration and the Protection of Water Resources
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the signing of the Freedom First Budget and more than $1.2 billion for Everglades restoration and the protection of Florida’s...
Alachua residents concerned about loss of trees
Residents along Peggy Road in the City of Alachua are concerned about the removal of hundreds of old trees...
Alachua County Hosting a Rain Barrel Sale
The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department is pleased to announce they are now offering Ivy rain barrels at a discounted price to encourage residents to...
Sierra Club points to “environmental racism” to help block solar plant in Florida
A rezoning request for a proposed solar energy farm in Alachua County got spiked earlier this month after the Sierra Club and a handful of...
Turf SWAP Rebate for Saving Water through May 2021
The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has received funding to continue the Turf SWAP program...
Alachua County Seeking Landscaping Professionals for Turf SWAP Rebate Program
The goal of the Turf SWAP program is to help property owners replace part of their high water use landscapes with those that require less...
Florida Energy Choice Initiative promises lower bills and green energy
Darin Cook explains why GRU customers should sign the petition to put the Florida Energy Choice Initiative on the 2020 ballot. ...