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    but their numbers will quickly grow and multiply‚ so much that the future outcome takes a drastic turn for the worst. Florida‚ in particular‚ has been attacked by numerous invasive species because of its accessibility to foreign cargo and material. The Burmese python‚ Cuban treefrog‚ and lionfish are just a few of the infamous invasive species growing in prominence throughout Florida. Even though these species seem incredibly different‚ they have one thing in common - an ability to tear down entire

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    Wildlife Exam Notes

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    an offshoot of the Massachusetts state Audubon society. 4 False: Wildlife issues or other environmental issues should be resolved based on public opinion as the majority is never wrong. 5 Following the passage of the net ban amendment in Florida‚ some commercial fishers tried to use tarps to catch fish. 6 Recently monocrotophos was implicated in the poisoning deaths of Swainson’s Hawks in Argentina. 7 Management efforts on the Kaibab Plateau were aimed mostly at pleasing the public

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    landscape that provides vital habitat for many rare‚ exotic‚ and endangered species‚ which includes including the American Crocodile‚ the Florida Panther‚ and the West Indian Manatee. This national treasure and designated World Heritage Site‚ and International Biosphere Reserve‚ and Wetland of International Importance is an expansive area of land in South Florida‚ consisting of 1.5 million acres of wetland that features one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems. Realizing the importance of this fragile

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    history of Free Blacks‚ Seminoles‚ Red Stick Creek in Southwest Florida and what happened to them. Their a focus on southwest maroon communities and their survival. The expression of their struggle and the havoc felt by these people are brought to light in this section .It tells a story of the forgotten ‚that were destroyed by the United States government‚and how some of them escaped. A significant black community existed in Florida‚ the settlement of importance had “escaped identification.” A

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    year. The Citywide work plan contains initiatives to support the Key Intended Outcomes (KIOs) in the City’s Strategic Plan. The Work Plan initiatives are updated annually based on the latest survey results‚ socioeconomic trends‚ and department workload and performance measures. The Citywide Work Plan is used to guide departments as they analyze services and prepare proposed department work plans and budgets. (Miami Beach Florida‚ n.d.‚ p. 1). The City of Miami Beach was incorporated on March 26

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    The Problem with Exotic Pets in America Gilles C. Haun Sullivan University Abstract Many Americans love to have exotic pets‚ not thinking of the consequences of ownership. Right now there is a widespread problem in America: In places such as Florida‚ numerous types of exotic pets are becoming an invasive species as a result of being released back into the wild. The Problem with Exotic Pets in America. Exotic pets have always been a concern to a variety of people: health care officials who treat

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    One Historical landmark that should receive more recognition is Fort Zachary Taylor‚ of Key West Florida. There is so much to see and do there; it is rich in culture and spirit and activities. People should know its history‚ the activities that it offers‚ local landmarks‚ and what they should do to help it survive for generations to come. First‚ Fort Taylor is a perfect example of the wealth of history Florida has to offer. The park‚ which now covers a total of 54 acres‚ is a National Historic Landmark

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    Global Warming Essay

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    greenhouse gasses slowly warm the Earth’s atmosphere (“EPA Global”). This gradual process is known as global warming. As glaciers begin to melt‚ sea levels rise and coastal areas in Florida may suffer immense losses (“Beach Erosion”). Florida’s tourist economy may also suffer a tremendous loss‚ as well as agriculture (“Florida Scientists”). With a warmer atmosphere‚ disease will spread quicker and human health will be threatened throughout the state (“Global Warming”). Serious action needs to be taken

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    Harry A. Evans EMDG 502 Hurricane Andrew Brett Hicks On August 24‚ 1992 Hurricane Andrew slammed into the South Florida‚ devastating Homestead‚ Florida City and parts of Miami‚ then continued northwest across the Gulf of Mexico to strike Louisiana coastline. In all‚ the storm caused 15 deaths directly‚ 25 deaths indirectly and $30 billion in property damage‚ making it the costliest disaster in U.S. History. More than 250‚000 people were left homeless; 82‚000 businesses were destroyed or damaged;

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    explored in this paper is The Department of Children and Family Services located in the state of Florida. Mission and Vision   The mission of The Department of Children and Family Services located in the state of Florida is to protect the vulnerable‚ promote strong and economically self-sufficient families‚ and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. The vision is that every child in Florida lives in a safe‚ stable‚ permanent home‚ nurtured by healthy families and strong communities

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