April 26, 2024
New Animal Care Director
Doug Brightwell Animal Care Director
William Douglas “Doug” Brightwell will take the helm leading Broward County’s Animal Care Division on May 13, bringing more than two decades of experience with him. Brightwell begins his career in Broward after serving as Director of Animal Services for Pinellas County, FL. He is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and is active in animal welfare leadership through the Florida Animal Control Association, where he was on the Board of Directors. More…
Fair Housing Rights in Broward 
In Broward County, rights of individuals are protected against discrimination. As Fair Housing Month comes to a close, the County reminds residents of its Human Rights Section, created to protect members of the community from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity/expression. If a resident believes someone has taken his or her status as a member of a protected class into consideration when making a decision related to fair housing, the Human Rights Section may investigate your complaint under law. Find out more about your rights.
County Climate Conversation
The African-American Research Library & Cultural Center is hosting a community-based, climate-focused discussion led by renowned eco-artist Xavier Cortada this Saturday, April 27 at 1PM. Visitors can create a free personalized elevation marker with the artist and join the climate conversation. Learn about local vulnerabilities to climate change and resilience initiatives, and become a climate ambassador for the community. More…
Environmental Experts Available for Events
Looking for presentation topics for the next homeowners association meeting or career day at school? Let the County’s Natural Resources Division (NRD) help with its environmental speakers bureau. NRD speakers are environmentalists, engineers, chemists, biologists and geologists (to name a few) on staff who have extensive experience and training in the areas of environmental protection and preservation.
Learn more about opportunities to request a speaker.  
Take the Bike Month Challenge
Bicycle Month
May is celebrated as National Bike Month and Air Quality Awareness Month. Combine
the two, and you get the perfect way to take part in a sustainable mode of transportation and reduce emissions from the main source of air pollution in Broward County:
passenger vehicles. Dust off those helmets and download the Love to Ride app to
track your trips and accomplishments! More…
Quick Reminders

Fern Forest Nature Center is hosting a Native Plant Sale Saturday, April 27 from 9AM – 1PM. 

Event Calendar

The 2024 Broward & Beyond Business Conference is right around the corner. Sign up to attend the May 3 event.

Upcoming Commission Meetings
Regular Commission Meetings

Tuesday, May 7

Tuesday, May 21

All meetings start at 10AM.
See full Commission Meeting schedule.
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