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.
Florida House Budget Committee Proposes 12.5 Percent Decrease in Environmental Spending
The Florida House Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee on Tuesday announced a proposed budget of $6.4 billion, down roughly $900 million from the current budget, as lawmakers find ways to cut costs this legislative session.
EPA Announces WOTUS Redefinition to Fit Sackett, Reverse Biden-Era Rule
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) leaders on Wednesday announced it is going to redefine the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) to align with the 2023 Sackett v. EPA decision, which defines wetlands protections under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Fertilizing 101 – Your Questions Answered
Proper fertilization practices are crucial for maintaining healthy lawns while protecting Florida’s water systems from nutrient pollution, requiring careful timing, appropriate fertilizer selection based on soil tests, and adherence to local regulations.
Department of Justice Begins Rolling Back Biden-Era Environmental Policies
According to a memo issued this week by Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Department of Justice is rescinding the prior administration’s “environmental justice” memoranda.
EPA Withdraws Biden PFAS Drinking Water Rule
News reports indicate that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn a Biden Administration plan designed to create guidelines and standards around PFAS limitations under the Clean Water Act.
