- Event set for Wednesday, Dec. 16 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -

(BLACK PR WIRE) (December 14, 2009) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District and its federal and state partners will unveil a new public service campaign to address the statewide problem of invasive species.

The unveiling ceremony takes place during a press conference Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 11:00 a.m. at the USDA Invasive Plant Research Laboratory, located at 3225 College Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Florida Outdoor Advertising Association is donating billboard space throughout the state for the campaign.

“This public service campaign is designed to increase awareness of invasive species that threaten the Everglades and Everglades restoration,” says Nanciann Regalado, strategic communication and outreach program manager for the Corps. “When it comes to invasive species, our overarching goal is to encourage prevention by telling the public: Don’t Let it Loose!”

Highlights of the press conference include remarks by Stu Appelbaum, deputy for Restoration Program Management and Chief of Everglades Division for the Corps of Engineers; Dan Kimball, superintendent of Everglades National Park; Chuck Collins, regional director Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; and Paul Souza, field supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

For more information on the statewide public service campaign, call Sonshine Communications at 305-948-8063.

MEDIA NOTE: Invasive species will be on site during the press conference and unveiling. One-on-one media interviews are available. For details, contact Bernadette Morris at 305-450-0942.

WHO: THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS & PARTNERS
WHAT: STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICE CAMPAIGN UNVEILING
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16, 2009 â - 11:00 A.M.
WHERE: USDA IPRL â - 3225 COLLEGE AVE. â - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314