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Article: STEINHATCHEE RIVER INN RECEIVES FLORIDA GREEN LODGING CERTIFICATION
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- January 22, 2007
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Monday January 22, welcomed the Steinhatchee River Inn to the Florida Green Lodging Program. The voluntary state initiative provides the lodging industry with technical assistance, and encourages hotels and motels to adopt cost-saving 'green' practices that reduce waste and conserve natural resources.
"With almost 50 percent of Florida's visitors staying in hotels, the lodging industry can play an important role in protecting our environment," said DEP Northeast District Assistant Director Bill Green. "By reducing water use, conserving energy, ...