Governor DeSantis Announces Free Florida State Parks Admission for Memorial Day Weekend
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida State Parks will offer free admission on Memorial Day Weekend to kick off Florida’s summer. In addition, DeSantis announced he would be […]
DEP to Issue Online Grants Portal For Water Projects
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched an online grant portal to provide eligible entities, including local governments, higher education entities, nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations that receive state financial assistance, the opportunity to submit proposals that bolster existing efforts to protect and restore Florida’s water resources.
Florida Appeals U.S. District Court Ruling in Wetlands Permitting Fight
Florida has appealed a U.S. district judge’s decision to reject the shift of wetlands permitting authority to the state, with concerns raised by environmental and business groups. The judge found violations of the Endangered Species Act in the process, leading to the appeal process, with implications for various projects in the state’s development landscape.
Adams and Reese Expands Environmental Law Resources for Florida Businesses with Addition of Firm’s Team Leader Rob Fowler
The recent addition of Adams and Reese Environmental Team Leader Rob Fowler – longtime litigator and environmental and natural resource lawyer with 28 years of experience – will expand the […]
Federal Judge Vacates Florida’s Assumption of EPA’s 404 Permitting Program Based on Potential for Impacts to Listed Species
A Washington D.C. District Judge invalidated Florida’s assumption of the Section 404 Clean Water Act permitting program, leading to the United States Army Corps of Engineers taking over jurisdiction for all 404 permitting in Florida
