Bear Environmental Consulting

12/12/2024

The giveaway starts tonight! If you haven’t entered already, follow the instructions in the post before it’s too late!

12/01/2024

Excited to be participating again this year in the small business 12 days of Christmas giveaway!

11/21/2024

At Bear Environmental Consulting, we tackle your projects and permits—even if it means carrying a little extra weight on our shoulders!

11/09/2024

Hooray! 📢🐢

We have officially reached 3,000 pre-sale voucher sign ups for the new Protect the Gopher Tortoise License plate!

Now that we’ve reached this milestone, we are submitting the pre-sale data to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) for production. Please be aware that the manufacturing process may take approximately 6 months before your specialty plates will be available at your local DMV.

Once the license plates are ready, you will receive notification from us with instructions on how to exchange your current plate for your newly-approved Protect the Gopher Tortoise specialty license plate.

We would like to thank each and everyone of you that has waited patiently during this pre-sale period, signed up for a voucher or helped spread the word about this initiative. It would not have been possible without you!

Stay tuned for more information.

10/30/2024

10/27/2024

Come check out the Fenix Hair Co. grand opening Trunk or Treat! We will be handing out treats (and tricks!) until 4.

08/23/2024

UPDATE: Meetings have been postponed and are expected to be rescheduled for the week of September 2nd.

On Tuesday, August 27th, at 3:00 PM, public meetings regarding the proposed amendments to the management plans of our Florida State Parks will be held across the state—all at the same time.

Please refer to the image we’ve provided for a list of all meeting locations. If you can, we strongly encourage you to attend the meeting nearest you. We will be attending the meeting at Honeymoon Island State Park, and we hope to see many of you there!

Even if you’re unable to attend, you still have a chance to make your voice heard! We have up to 48 hours after the meetings conclude to submit comments via email.

Below, you’ll find the email addresses designated for receiving comments, as well as direct links to each meeting. These links will also allow you to review the meeting agendas and the proposed plans for our beautiful parks.

Honey moon Island State Park:
[email protected]
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41004-honeymoon-island-state-park-public-meeting
Hillsborough River State Park:
[email protected]
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41002-hillsborough-river-state-park-public-meeting
Oleta River State Park:
[email protected]
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41003-oleta-river-state-park-public-meeting
Jonathan Dickinson State park:
[email protected]
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/40999-jonathan-dickinson-state-park-public-meeting
Dr. Von Mizzel-Eula Johnson State Park:
[email protected]
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41001-dr-von-d-mizell-eula-johnson-state-park-public
Anastasia State Park:
[email protected]
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41005-anastasia-state-park-public-meeting
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Grayton Beach State Park:
[email protected]
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41000-topsail-hill-preserve-and-grayton-beach-state-parks
Camp Helen State Park:
[email protected]
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/40998-camp-helen-state-park-public-meeting-notice

08/22/2024

The mission of the Florida Park Service is clear: "To provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources." Yet, the proposal to introduce golf courses, pickleball courts, lodges, and other developments into nine of our cherished state parks directly threatens this mission.

Florida is being developed at an alarming rate—approximately 120 acres are lost to development every day. Now, even our protected lands are at risk. What will be left for future generations if we allow this unchecked growth to continue?

We must act now to safeguard our state parks. Please take a moment to sign the petition and make your voice heard. Also, consider attending one of the park meetings next Tuesday to stand up for our natural heritage.

Our parks need your help—don’t let them be lost to development.

https://floridawildlifefederation.org/action-state-parks-threat/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE0MwxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ2eCRJvR6qUZIySWApDvWzWp0YOmjd9eGzpfMtN4fK7Ifx-iB3lQiMHfQ_aem_0iUULBrEt6et2RJ0iznM6A

08/14/2024

📢 Important Update on Gopher Tortoise Permits! 📢

We want to inform our clients and followers about the recent increase in mitigation contributions for gopher tortoise permits. These changes are effective immediately and impact several permits that we frequently handle.

Key Permits Affected:

1. 10 or Fewer Burrows Permit:

2022 Rate: $234
2024 Rate: $266

2. Conservation Permit (>10 Burrows Relocated to Public Conservation Lands or Contiguous Public Conservation Land):

2022 Rate:
First 10 Burrows: $234
Each Additional Tortoise: $351

2024 Rate:
First 10 Burrows: $266
Each Additional Tortoise: $398

3. Disturbed Site Permit:

2022 Rate: $5,000 per tortoise
2024 Rate: $5,311 per tortoise

These updates reflect the latest rates adjusted for 2024 to support ongoing conservation efforts. Please review your current permits and budgets to accommodate these changes. If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to contact us.

Check out the links below for more information on current pricing!

https://bearenvfl.com/gopher-tortoise-services/

https://myfwc.com/license/wildlife/gopher-tortoise-permits/mitigation/

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q_fbUNG2RNckK6y-M8ciHNs6cjiAzdHFwkZYjxMuvp4/edit?usp=sharing