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- Converted the majority of lighting at the County’s 250 recreational sports fields from conventional bulbs to metal halide lighting, which provides concentrated lighting, creates less light pollution and is more energy efficient.
- Maintains environmental demonstration/learning centers at three parks—Lettuce Lake Park, Alderman’s Ford Park, and Upper Tampa Bay Park. Some of the programs include partnerships with Hillsborough Community College and the Audubon Society. Environmental information also is available at numerous kiosks in other parks and trailheads.
- Applies green landscaping, irrigation standards, integrated pest management and other environmentally-friendly practices on Parks Department lands.
- Undertakes an invasive species removal program throughout publicly-owned lands in the County.
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