Sustainability and Climate Resilience
Adopt a tree, optimize your energy usage, eliminate single-use consumption, conserve precious water resources.
- September 13, 2024 1:20 PM
A Message from Mayor Dean J. Trantalis on King Tides
King tides are predicted to occur starting Monday, September 16. See what the City is doing and how you can prepare.
- September 11, 2024 3:00 PM
Fall 2024 Lawn Care Guide
Care for your lawn and our environment this fall by using water wisely & avoiding fertilizer.
- July 25, 2024 1:40 PM
Early Evidence of Algal Blooms in City Waterways
The City performs monitoring for algal blooms year-round with a higher frequency of observation in the summer and early fall when algal blooms are most likely to occur.
Events
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Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-off Event-City of Fort Lauderdale
November 23, 2024 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-off Event-City of Tamarac
December 07, 2024 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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King Tides
December 13, 2024 - December 15, 2024
Sustainability Division
NET-ZERO GOALS
In December 2021, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission established net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goals for government operations by 2040 and for the community by 2050. This builds on the City’s previous goals for GHG reductions of in the Sustainability Action Plan and in the Advance Fort Lauderdale 2040 Comprehensive Plan. As a city on the front lines of the climate change, it is imperative that the City of Fort Lauderdale join communities across the globe in the effort to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions and lessen those impacts. Therefore, Fort Lauderdale is honored to joined Florida’s Race to Zero to demonstrate our commitment to this effort.
The Sustainability Division implements the Citywide Sustainability Action Plan and works to enhance City operations by optimizing conservation efforts. This division ensures that the City's sustainability practices maintain an ecological balance in ways that benefit the entire community. Learn about our programs and how you can help the environment right now.
Sustainability Division is organized into five programs
Environmental and Regulatory Affairs
Pursuit of environmental sustainability is paramount to ensuring our world remains the rare gem we enjoy today.
Solid Waste and Recycling
Our mission is to adopt more convenient, environmentally friendly solutions to keep Fort Lauderdale clean.
Fleet Services
Functional, dependable, and economical vehicles necessary for the conduct of the City’s operations.
Stormwater Operations
A dedicated operational focus to maintaining and improving the City’s stormwater infrastructure.
Sustainability Advisory Board
The purpose of Sustainability Advisory Board is to identify and recommend affordable strategies to the City Commission associated with conservation, renewable energy, and energy efficiency to establish the City of Fort Lauderdale as a leader in environmental sustainability.