Newsletters

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• 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...
  Read more of the newsletter.
  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 ...
• TBAEP December 2005 Newsletter
  According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, Dr. Sherwood Gagliano has proposed re-routing part of the Mississippi River as restoration of wetlands in lower Louisiana. Read more ...
• TBAEP November 2005 Newsletter
  In May of 2005, the Boating Access Task Force was convened by Pinellas County Administration in response to concern over economic trends that were threatening the future of boat access in Pinellas County. Read more ...
• TBAEP October 2005 Newsletter
  The 2006 membership renewal forms will be mailed out this month from FAEP. These forms will be sent to the 77 people who joined TBAEP during 2005. However, we have 1,405 people in our database. Read more ...
• TBAEP September 2005 Newsletter
  Sue Peck, an environmental scientist with RS&H in Tampa, passed away late July after succumbing to pneumonia following chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Read more ...
• TBAEP August 2005 Newsletter
  At over 2,100 acres, Shell Key Preserve includes a 180-acre barrier island, several mangrove islands, mudflats, sand bars, and seagrass beds. Read more ...
• TBAEP July 2005 Newsletter
  Pinellas County has formed a task force of boaters, fishermen, marina owners, and other marine and boating industry representatives to begin to address preservation of waterfront access. Read more ...
• TBAEP June 2005 Newsletter
  Brazilian peppertree (BP), Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Anacardiaceae), is an aggressive, rapidly colonizing invasive weed of disturbed habitats, natural communities, and conservation areas in peninsular Florida. Read more...
• TBAEP May 2005 Newsletter
  It’s time once again for TBAEP to elect a Board of Directors for the
  upcoming year! If anyone is interested in running for one of the seats on the board, please forward your name and information to Teri Hasbrouck at membership services by May 20th. Read more...
• TBAEP April 2005 Newsletter
  Florida is jump-starting its plan to restore the Everglades. A new
  timetable, announced this fall, calls for completing an $8 billion program 10 years ahead of the original schedule. Read more...
• TBAEP March 2005 Newsletter
  Have you ever been to the annual meeting of the National Association of Environmental Professionals? If not, you're really missing a great opportunity to meet your peers from all over the US. Read more...
• TBAEP February 2005 Newsletter
  Because UMAM is a timely topic in our state, TBAEP has arranged for a presentation on the subject and then a March training session for practitioners who have not been exposed to training yet. Read more...
• TBAEP January 2005 Newsletter
  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...
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