Media Release

20 Days until Earth Day.

Driven by the County Commission's Guiding Vision, everyday is Earth Day in Alachua County.  In April, each day leading up to Earth Day (April 22), the County will be highlighting programs, services, and strategies designed to lead Alachua County into a more sustainable future.

To view all "Earth Day Countdown" press releases on the County's Facebook page, click here and click on the Earth Day tab at the top of the page.

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - A new edition of "Alachua County Talks" featuring an interview with Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Director Chris Bird premieres Friday April 2, 2010, on Community 12 TV at 7:30 p.m. The interview provides an overview of Alachua County EPD services and initiatives, including water quality and conservation, land and habitat preservation, and pollution prevention.

To view this edition of Alachua County Talks immediately on Video on Demand, click here.

To view the complete Channel 12 schedule, click here.

Alachua County Talks airs at 7:30 p.m. every night except Thursday, and at 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. every day.  Special or regular County Commission meetings may preempt any showing.

For more information, call the Alachua County Communications Office at 352-374-5226.

40 Days of Change - For more information concerning events on and leading up to Earth Day, go to the University of Florida, Office of Sustainability's "40 Days of Change" website by clicking here.