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August 30 The Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) would like to provide direct flights to the Caribbean and Latin America. Please assist in providing responses to this short survey. Take the Hispanic owned business survey.

August 19 Department of Commerce Grant Helps to Advance Innovative, Sustainable Technology in South Florida Aquaculture Industry.

At it's May 20th meeting the Council gave direction to notify Govenor Charlie Crist office for the Council's support for a constitutional ban on oil drilling near the Florida coast. Here you will find letter's submitted by the Council. Letter to Govenor Crist
Letter to Senetor Nelson


Census Release Schedule:
December 31, 2010 – total population by state, along with reapportionment totals;
March 2011 – the redistricting summary file known as P.L. 94-171, which includes dwelling unit counts by occupancy status and population counts by race and Hispanic origin at the block level; and
May 2011 – a demographic profile that includes selected population and housing characteristics.

SWFRPC's partner, Energy Star, makes the news with the following article: EPA, DOE Announce New Steps to Strengthen ENERGY STAR.

Potential funding source for economically distressed communities looking to mitigate climate change via investments that include recycling, green buildings, and renewable energy: http://www.eda.gov/PDF/GCCMIF_%20OnePager_External%20_081409.pdf.

Google is planning to launch an experiment that we hope will make Internet access better and faster for everyone. Google is asking local governments and residents to express their interest in the fiber optic trial, and to provide information about their community by completing our request for information. Get involved with Google Fiber for Communities.

The 2010 Florida Forever grant application cycle for Parks and Open Space Program is now open. Visit www.floridacommunitiestrust.org for more information.

Climate Change publications and information

On-Line Facility Tier II Chemical Reporting

January 27 - Smart Growth Design Competition Announced. Visit the Transit Oriented Development website for more information.

December 1 - The SWFRPC 2010 Legislative Priorities are now available.

November 30 - View the press release for the Southwest Florida Solar Energy Retrofit Initiative. Visit www.SolarSWF.com for more information.

September 23 - The Southwest Florida Regional Incubator Network Study Document - Final Report Available For Review. View the press release.

July 20 - CHNEP videos are now available on one DVD Since 2002, the CHNEP has produced videos to help the public better understand the natural environment, issues of concern and how to help protect the environment. The DVD is available on request by completing a form on the website http://www.chnep.org/info/request_form7-09.asp. For more information Click here.

View the Climate Prosperity Project website. Climate Prosperity is focused on creating important regional economic outcomes - Green Savings, Green Opportunity, and Green Talent - while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Visit their website to learn more.

Sustainable Partnership with the SWFRPC. This is your way to show support for all participants interested in creating a vision for a sustainable Florida. For more information Click here for more information. Click here to download the form.

The Southwest Florida RPC now charters their conference room for city, government and educational events. Click here for more information.

DOCUMENT HIGHLIGHTS

2009 Annual Report

2009 CEDS Document
2008 CEDS Annual Report
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