Exploring Hunting Opportunities in the Suwannee River Water Management District
The Suwannee River Water Management District offers some of Florida’s best public hunting opportunities. With over 105,000 acres open for deer, turkey, hog, and small game, hunters of all skill levels can enjoy a true back-to-nature experience.
A Smarter Solution for Failing Septic Tanks: Florida’s New General Permit for Distributed Wastewater Treatment Systems
Florida’s new law makes Distributed Wastewater Treatment a practical alternative to failing septic systems. These monitored systems remove more nitrogen, protect waterways, and provide a faster, cost-effective solution for communities.
Turning the tide: District projects restoring the Indian River Lagoon
The Indian River Lagoon is seeing progress through science-based restoration efforts. From stormwater diversion projects to seagrass restoration, these initiatives are reducing nutrient loads and reviving vital habitats.
FWC Commissioners Approve Bear Hunt
By STAFF REPORTS Wednesday in Havana in front of a sea of supporters and opponents of Florida setting up a bear hunt, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission members voted […]
Florida, Federal Government Announce State Control of EAA Reservoir Project
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday a historic agreement between the State of Florida and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow the state to complete the EAA Reservoir five years early, in 2029.
EPA Keeps, Rolls Back Biden Era Water Regulations
On Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it will rescind four of the six chemicals named in the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, keeping maximum contaminant levels for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS).
EPA Awards Nearly $5 Million to Florida Brownfields Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week announced $232 million in brownfields grants, including several projects in Florida.
EPA Announces Major PFAS Initiative with Large Decisions Looming
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to strengthen scientific research, improve regulations, and hold polluters accountable while protecting communities from legacy contamination.
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)
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 to Washington D.C. to take a role with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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
EPA and Army Corps File Official Notice on WOTUS Guidance, Invite Public Input
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published the official notice in the Federal Register (90 FR 13428) outlining significant updates to how “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) will be interpreted under the Clean Water Act.
