- Company donates additional $100,000 to support Coastal Conservation
Association Florida preservation efforts
- More than 5.3 million fish, crustaceans raised and released;
more than 100,000 eelgrass, mangroves, and marsh grass grown and
planted
ST.
PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 23,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Duke Energy Florida
and Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida)
announced the organizations signed a joint agreement to continue
efforts to protect the state's environmental resources.
Additionally, Duke Energy Florida is providing $100,000 to CCA Florida to ensure CCA Florida can
increase its conservation efforts across the Sunshine State.
CCA Florida, the state's leading organization dedicated to
marine fisheries and conservation, education and advocacy, first
established a relationship with the company in 2017 with a shared
vision of responsible environmental stewardship.
This new agreement solidifies a continued commitment to work
together in Florida's communities
to restocking and culturing fish species, restoring habitats and
protecting the overall health of the state's natural resources.
"CCA Florida is focused on improving and creating sustainable
fisheries, coastal habitats and water quality in Florida," CCA Florida Executive Director
Brian Gorski said. "Today's
announcement extends our commitment with Duke Energy Florida and
our mutual dedication to protecting Florida's marine habitat for today and
generations to come."
Duke Energy Florida's Crystal River Mariculture Center has been
in operation for more than 30 years, establishing itself as one of
Florida's most successful
hatcheries. Together with CCA Florida, it has released more than
5.3 million fish and crustaceans along Florida's coast. The Mariculture Center's
aquatic habitat restoration initiatives planted 40 million clams in
the Indiana River Lagoon and more than 100,000 eelgrass, mangroves
and marsh grass.
"Duke Energy Florida values environmental stewardship and the
important benefits it provides to the communities we serve,"
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida
state president said. "This new agreement with CCA Florida
demonstrates our commitment to preserving Florida's habitat and restoring precious
natural resources."
About CCA Florida
The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) was founded in 1977
after drastic commercial overfishing along the Texas coast decimated redfish and speckled
trout populations. One of 19 state chapters, CCA Florida became the
fifth state chapter in 1985. A 501(c)3 nonprofit, the purpose of
CCA is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine
resources. Through habitat restoration projects, water quality
initiatives and fisheries advocacy, CCA Florida works with its over
18,000 members including recreational anglers and outdoor
enthusiasts to conserve and enhance marine resources and coastal
environments. Join the conversation on Facebook or learn more at
ccaflorida.org.
About Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK),
owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to
2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a
13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
More information is available at duke-energy.com and
the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy
on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook,
and visit illumination for stories about the people and
innovations powering our energy transition.
Contact: Ana Gibbs
Media line: 800.559.3853
Email: ana.gibbs@duke-energy.com
X @DE_AnaGibbs
CCA Media Contact: MHP Walther
Phone: 407.617.0604
Email: mhpwalther@ccaflorida.org
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