Quick Facts
|
Activity |
Unit 1 |
Unit 2 |
Construction permit |
July 1970 |
May 1977 |
Full-power operating license |
March 1976 |
April 1983 |
Commercial operations |
June 1976 |
August 1983 |
Renewed operating licenses received from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
October 2003 |
October 2003 |
Three-fourths of the St. Lucie Plant property remains in its natural state of mangroves, beaches and swamps.
There are about 180 species of birds and animals that inhabit the St. Lucie Plant property in our wildlife preserve. Of these, 36 are endangered or threatened.
Sea turtles return annually to nest on isolated plant beaches. We are committed to:
Turtle walks have been held since 1989 to increase awareness of sea turtle conservation issues. Around 500 people attend these events annually.