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• TBAEP July 2010 Newsletter
• TBAEP June 2010 Newsletter
• TBAEP May 2010 Newsletter
• TBAEP April 2010 Newsletter
  The current TBAEP Board has 10 members and a Parliamentarian. Each Board member commits to a 2-year term. The TBAEP officers are chosen and voted on by the Board and consist of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary who hold this officer posi-tion from June 1 to May 30 – a one-year term. Officers may hold the same office for two years if the Board votes as such. All Board meetings are open to members if you are interested in attending. Read more ...
• TBAEP March 2010 Newsletter
  I recently found some time to reflect on a TBAEP lead article from December 2006 and wanted to share it and summarize other information available on the web with TBAEP members and contacts on the subject. In a profession where time is usually always accounted for, we are often too busy to join another group. Read more ...
• TBAEP February 2010 Newsletter
  As an environmental professional, many of you are no stranger to volunteering for a good cause. Volunteering truly helps the growth, sustainability, and service quality of the TBAEP organization. If you have a passion for making a difference, becoming involved in the organization and environmental issues at local, state, and national levels is a wonderful way to show your support. Read more ...
• TBAEP January 2010 Newsletter
  As we start out on a new decade, we reflect on what a year 2009 was and how through the TBAEP membership, we were able to maintain our quality of services and growth plans even under times of uncertainty. We continued to hold interesting lunch presentations and networking events. Read more ...
• TBAEP November 2009 Newsletter
  All TBAEP members are invited to celebrate another successful year for TBAEP and its members and attend one of the best Tampa Bay Area networking events. Read more ...
• TBAEP October 2009 Newsletter
  The TBAEP Board of Directors will host our 3rd Annual Falliday member appreciation event on Thursday evening, November 19th at Feather Sound Country Club. All TBAEP members are invited to celebrate another successful year for TBAEP and its members and attend one of the best Tampa Bay Area networking events. Read more ...
• TBAEP September 2009 Newsletter
  The 2009-2010 school year has begun with students returning to campus. A main part of TBAEP’s mission is to educate and recruit students into the environmental professional field. Read more ...
• TBAEP August 2009 Newsletter
  In our recent TBAEP update, we provided membership survey results, objectives, and initiatives for the coming months and the importance of networking. In these challenging economic times, it can be easy to lose touch with colleagues and members. Read more ...
• TBAEP July 2009 Newsletter
  TBAEP is growing. We find ourselves more connected in every way, from the Board of Directors to our individual members. Our collective sense of family and togetherness seems stronger today than it has ever been. We are financially stronger, more transparent, more organized, and strategically driven. Read more ...
• TBAEP June 2009 Newsletter
  The TBAEP has grown tremendously over the past few years. This is something we can all be proud of. The TBAEP bylaws allow for ten board members which facilitates and encourages rotation, balance, and creativity needed each year to continue a high level of service to our members. Read more ...
• TBAEP May 2009 Newsletter
  Elections for the 2009-2010 TBAEP Board of Directors are happening NOW! We have four (4) positions open on the Board and six (6) candidates. You must be a member of TBAEP to vote in May’s election. Read more ...
• TBAEP April 2009 Newsletter
  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to implement the next phase of the gopher tortoise permitting system that was approved by FWC Commissioners in April 2008 (Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines – April 2008, revised September 2008) to implement the Gopher Tortoise Management Plan. Read more ...
• TBAEP March 2009 Newsletter
  In September 2008, the TBAEP held a networking happy hour at the Green Iguana on North Westshore Boulevard. A crowd of approximately 78 environmental professionals attended and had a great time meeting new people, seeing familiar faces, and making new business connections! Read more ...
• TBAEP February 2009 Newsletter
  Through our student outreach effort, we provide technical and financial assistance to student chapters at USF-St. Pete, University of Tampa (UT), and Eckerd College. TBAEP has the most student chapters in the U.S.! Read more ...
• TBAEP January 2009 Newsletter
  On behalf of the TBAEP Board of Directors, we wish you a fulfilling and successful 2009. We are looking forward to a busy year, having established the Chapter’s meetings, programs and social events at the TBAEP Board of Directors Retreat held in December. Read more ...
• TBAEP November 2008 Newsletter
  The U.S. has an estimated 60,000 trillion gallons of groundwater, according to a report released from the U.S. Geological Survey assessing the nation’s groundwater availability. Read more ...
• TBAEP October 2008 Newsletter
  Fall is on the way, and with it, a great TBAEP event schedule. First, be sure to put the events (listed to the right) on your calendar. Secondly, be sure to renew or join TBAEP before our “Falliday” event scheduled for November 19th. Read more ...
• TBAEP September 2008 Newsletter
  The FAEP Association Administrator, Danielle Weitlauf has been working with Terri Ifland, the TBAEP membership coordinator, to fully utilize our new membership services software, MemberClicks. Read more ...
• TBAEP August 2008 Newsletter
  After a long hiatus, we’ve brought back our networking and social hour! The Green Iguana on Westshore is the place to catch up with your environmental professional friends, make new contacts, or to just unwind after a day in the office or the field. Read more ...
• TBAEP July 2008 Newsletter
  At the monthly meeting on June 19th, the TBAEP Board honored Bruce Hasbrouck for his leadership, dedication and commitment to the Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals. Greg Page, TBAEP’s Vice-President, presented a plaque to Bruce for his many years of building our chapter to where it is today. Read more ...
• TBAEP June 2008 Newsletter
  On May 21st, your new TBAEP Board was sworn in at the monthly luncheon/meeting. This dynamic group of environmental professionals is ready and has planned a year of informative, diverse, and relevant topics for the monthly lunch meetings. Read more ...
• TBAEP May 2008 Newsletter
  The 2008 Legislative Session of the Florida Legislature ended with great news for the future of preserving some of Florida's most valuable lands. The Fiscal Year 2008-2009 State budget includes approximately $8 million needed to launch $300 million in bonds for Florida Forever. Read more ...
• TBAEP April 2008 Newsletter
  Earth Day 2008 will be observed globally on April 22. This day is intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the earth’s environment. Past Earth Day events have featured the largest grassroots mobilization in US history. Read more ...
• TBAEP March 2008 Newsletter
  The Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals board members established a scholarship fund in 2005. The goal of the fund is to enable local TBAEP student chapter members to attend conferences and further encourage them in their environmental studies. Read more ...
• TBAEP February 2008 Newsletter
  I would personally like to thank all of the members that participated in the TBAEP membership survey that was distributed in November. The information and comments you provided helps the board to better serve your needs as members. Read more ...
• TBAEP January 2008 Newsletter
  The Pinellas County Environmental Fund (PCEF) is a unique partnership between the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Read more ...
• TBAEP November 2007 Newsletter
  Treated sewer water as a viable option for public water supply has been considered by water management agencies for many years; however, it is a costly one. Read more ...
• TBAEP October 2007 Newsletter
  The Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals is holding an all day Wetlands Workshop on October 19, 2007. The Registration deadline is October 5, 2007. The registration fee is $225 for members and $270 for nonmembers. Read more ...
• TBAEP August 2007 Newsletter
  Last month, the Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals board members implemented sponsorship policies for the organizations’ monthly meetings. Opportunities as a monthly corporate sponsor and a student lunch sponsor are now available for organizations and individuals who are interested. Read more ...
• TBAEP July 2007 Newsletter
  On June 21, 2007, the Hillsborough County Commission voted to eliminate the wetlands division of the Environmental Protection Commission, EPC, and to amend the comprehensive plan and land development code to mirror the water management district’s regulations. Read more ...
• TBAEP June 2007 Newsletter
  The 2007 elections were held last month. The newly elected board officers are: Heather Maggio, President; Wendy Valle, Vice President; Teri Hasbrouck, Treasurer; Mike Ladato, Secretary; Bruce Hasbrouck, Past President. Read more ...
• TBAEP May 2007 Newsletter
  While an overwhelming majority of the attendees and presenters at the 32nd annual NAEP conference were professionals, the arena of ideas and networking proved to be quite an experience from a student’s perspective. Read more ...
• TBAEP April 2007 Newsletter
  The Pinellas Living Green Expo will be held on June 16th and 17th at the Coliseum/Sunshine Center in Downtown St. Petersburg. The Expo is a collaboration of government agencies, non-profit groups and businesses seeking to promote sustainability-oriented products and behaviors in the Tampa Bay area. Read more ...
• TBAEP March 2007 Newsletter
  The National Association of Environmental Professional’s 2007 Conference is going to be in Orlando this year. It is an excellent opportunity for FAEP and TBAEP members to attend the conference since it will be in our own backyard. Read more ...
• TBAEP February 2007 Newsletter
  In the upcoming months we will be featuring stories about the original founders of TBAEP. Back in July 1991, several Environmental Professionals (EPs) got together at Fort De Soto Park and decided to start a local chapter of the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals. Read more ...
• TBAEP January 2007 Newsletter
  2006 FAEP YEAR IN REVIEW. After compiling the information from each of FAEP’s local chapters, it is apparent that we are fulfilling one of our primary goals, education...
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  View a chart of 2006 FAEP Chapter Meetings.
• TBAEP December 2006 Newsletter
  It’s time for TBAEP’s Annual Membership Drive and Renewal Period. According to a variety of publications, belonging to a professional association can increase your effectiveness at your current job and your marketability for a new job. Read more ...
• TBAEP November 2006 Newsletter
  TBAEP is sponsoring a wetlands delineation training workshop in January taught by David Melvin. Our Vice President, Heather Maggio attended David’s workshop earlier in the year and highly recommends it to other Environmental Professionals. Read more ...
• TBAEP September 2006 Newsletter
  TBAEP is sponsoring a Student Paper Competition. The competition is open to any student, undergraduate or graduate, at the University of Tampa, University of South Florida, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg College, or Hillsborough Community College. The competition includes the submittal of a written paper and oral presentation of an environmental project or perspective. Read more ...
• TBAEP August 2006 Newsletter
  Consider these recent headlines in the news: Toyota has increased its U.S. market share from 9.3% in 2000 to 14.6% today and earning in excess of $10 billion a year the past three years, this makes Toyota’s sixth straight record year. Read more ...
• TBAEP July 2006 Newsletter
  Pinellas County government has called on a number of citizens to form an informal collaborative group of individuals to discuss and research key issues to assist the county in determining future direction and decision making. Read more ...
• TBAEP June 2006 Newsletter
  Did you know that you can find up-to-the-minute air quality data on the internet for Florida and other states? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. Read more ...
• TBAEP May 2006 Newsletter
  Do you have old vegetable oil left over from that Thanksgiving turkey you fried just sitting around your garage? Are gas prices getting you down? There is an alternative, especially if you have a diesel-powered car or truck. Read more ...
• TBAEP April 2006 Newsletter
  Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet have acknowledged April as Water Conservation Month. The FDEP, together with the Florida section of American Water Works Association, endorsed the proclamation recognizing the importance of preserving and protecting the quality and supply of Florida’s water for future generations. Read more ...
• TBAEP March 2006 Newsletter
  There is an informative paper in the December issue of Environmental Practice, and it reports on a study conducted to determine what types of tools are being used, in Draft Environmental Impact Statements (DEISs), to assess environmental justice (EJ) impacts. Read more ...
• TBAEP February 2006 Newsletter
  TBAEP is pleased to announce that we have a new student chapter at the University of Tampa. The Organization is called Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals-University of Tampa Student Chapter (TBAEP-UT). Read more ...
• TBAEP January 2006 Newsletter
  On December 11, 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA or Superfund), creating the Federal government’s program to clean up the nation’s uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Read more ...
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