Duke Energy & CCA Florida Expand Partnership for Marine Conservation
Duke Energy Florida and the Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) have reaffirmed their partnership through a new agreement aimed at safeguarding the state's environmental resources. As part of this collaboration, Duke Energy Florida is contributing $100,000 to support CCA Florida’s conservation initiatives throughout the state.
CCA Florida, a leading organization focused on marine fisheries conservation, education, and advocacy, first partnered with Duke Energy Florida in 2017, sharing a commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. This renewed agreement underscores their ongoing efforts to replenish fish populations, restore habitats, and preserve Florida’s natural resources.
"CCA Florida is dedicated to enhancing and maintaining sustainable fisheries, coastal habitats, and water quality across the state," said CCA Florida Executive Director Brian Gorski. "This agreement strengthens our partnership with Duke Energy Florida, reinforcing our shared commitment to protecting Florida’s marine environment for future generations."
Duke Energy Florida’s Crystal River Mariculture Center, a prominent hatchery in operation for over 30 years, has played a key role in marine conservation. In collaboration with CCA Florida, it has released more than 5.3 million fish and crustaceans along Florida’s coastline. Additionally, the Mariculture Center’s habitat restoration projects have introduced 40 million clams into the Indian River Lagoon and planted over 100,000 eelgrass, mangroves, and marsh grass, further supporting the health of Florida’s aquatic ecosystems.
“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.”
CCA Florida, a leading organization focused on marine fisheries conservation, education, and advocacy, first partnered with Duke Energy Florida in 2017, sharing a commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. This renewed agreement underscores their ongoing efforts to replenish fish populations, restore habitats, and preserve Florida’s natural resources.
"CCA Florida is dedicated to enhancing and maintaining sustainable fisheries, coastal habitats, and water quality across the state," said CCA Florida Executive Director Brian Gorski. "This agreement strengthens our partnership with Duke Energy Florida, reinforcing our shared commitment to protecting Florida’s marine environment for future generations."
Duke Energy Florida’s Crystal River Mariculture Center, a prominent hatchery in operation for over 30 years, has played a key role in marine conservation. In collaboration with CCA Florida, it has released more than 5.3 million fish and crustaceans along Florida’s coastline. Additionally, the Mariculture Center’s habitat restoration projects have introduced 40 million clams into the Indian River Lagoon and planted over 100,000 eelgrass, mangroves, and marsh grass, further supporting the health of Florida’s aquatic ecosystems.
“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.”
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