North Port dedicates $460,000 to protect environment through new division

The city of North Port is taking a step toward protecting environmental resources. 

With the continued growth of the city — the U.S. Census Bureau recorded a 13.8% population increase between April 2020 and July 2022 — the development services department decided it was time to add a natural resources division dedicated to preserving natural assets in North Port. The city commission approved the division during the June 13 meeting, according to a statement. 

“North Port understands and values the importance of natural resources to the community’s quality of life,” Development Services Director Alaina Ray says in the release. “Creating the Natural Resources division is a testament to our commitment to and focus on our environment.”