Federal Agencies Propose Narrowing Definition of “Harm” Under Endangered Species Act

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service have proposed rescinding the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)

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We’re listening to the Water For Fighting podcast featuring Eric Sutton, Vice-President with Garcia Land Management and Environmental Services.

FDEP Official Moves to US EPA

Teresa Booeshaghi, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Deputy Director of the Division of Waste Management, announced this week she was moving ...

Florida Senate Committee Announces Initial Environmental Budget Proposal

The Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government announced its initial budget recommendations for the 2025/2026 fiscal year

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EPA and Army Corps File Official Notice on WOTUS Guidance, Invite Public Input

Florida House Budget Committee Proposes 12.5 Percent Decrease in Environmental Spending

EPA Announces WOTUS Redefinition to Fit Sackett, Reverse Biden-Era Rule

DeSantis’ Budget Recommends Billions in Funding for Environmental Priorities

A Q&A with Former DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton

Aiding Our Producers and Protecting Our Springs: Northwest Florida Water Management District’s Agricultural Cost-Share Program

FDOT’s construction of the new U.S. 1 Bridge in Jupiter preservers history, strengthens Florida’s supply chain, and protects Florida’s natural resources

Trump Administration Takes Early Actions on Environmental Policy

A Liquid Balancing Act: How the Suwannee River Water Management District Safeguards Our Most Precious Resource

Florida Cities Grapple With Fluoride Removal From Public Water Supply

Florida’s Fight Against Derelict Vessels: Recovery Efforts in the Wake of Hurricanes

Podcasts

Episode 30: March / April Editorial Board

In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, hosts Brett Cyphers and Ryan Matthews are joined by fellow members of the Florida Specifier editorial board: Jeff Littlejohn and Patrick Gillespie.

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Episode 29: Wilton Simpson

n this episode, Ryan and Brett get to catch up with 5th generation Floridian, former President of the Florida Senate, and Florida’s 13th Commissioner of Agriculture – Wilton Simpson.

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Episode 28: Brewster Bevis

In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, Ryan and Brett speak with Brewster Beavis, CEO of AIF, from the AIF Water Forum.

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Florida’s Real Septic Challenge: Science, Not Inspections, Should Guide Policy

Panhandle’s Water Future

A Legacy Worth Protecting — Continuity in Funding for the Panhandle’s Water Future

2024 Florida Recycling Champions Announced

Five Recycling Champions Announced at Florida Recycles Day

WM Invests in Recycling

Celebrating Florida Recycles Day: A Crucial Step for Our Economy and Environment

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Recycling is Alive: WM’s Commitment to Florida’s Recycling Facilities

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