“Error: 404 not found?” Federal Judge Vacates Florida’s 404 Wetlands Permitting Program
A recent court decision has brought a significant change to Florida’s wetlands permitting program, impacting how 404 permits are processed. Find out how this ruling affects environmental projects in Florida and the future of wetland protection.
Federal Officials Reject Whale Speed Restrictions; Look to Impose Other Rules
In a significant decision, federal officials have rejected a petition for imposing whale speed restrictions in Florida’s Gulf Coast ports. This move alleviates concerns for Florida seaports, while other conservation efforts for Rice’s Whales are being prioritized.
Investing in Septic Tanks Now Will Help Florida’s Waters and Help Florida Taxpayers
Investing in the expansion of sewers and water infrastructure while addressing the septic tank issue will improve the quality of life and environment in Central Florida, as recommended by Florida TaxWatch. It is crucial to develop a comprehensive plan and secure funding for water-infrastructure projects to prevent future complex and expensive problems related to water quality.
Smart Growth is Possible With Smart Policy
Sean Parks, emphasizes the importance of growth management policies to ensure a better future for Florida’s economy. He suggests implementing green infrastructure policies, protecting unique lands, and exploring innovative development models to drive economic prosperity and address affordable housing issues.
The Key to Scaling up Florida’s Ecosystem Restoration: Public-Private Partnerships
Florida is facing a funding gap of $136 billion for water resource protection and infrastructure. Public-Private Partnerships (P3) and nature-based solutions can help address this gap and restore ecosystems in a large-scale and efficient manner.
Is it time to revisit the enforcement of sanitary sewer overflows?
Sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) can have significant water quality impacts but should enforcement be revisited for minimal discharges that don’t reach surface water bodies?
Denial of disaster part of human nature; it won’t happen here
By MICHEL BRUNEAU, Ph.D., P.Eng., Dist. M. ASCE, F.SEI, F.CAE Most Florida residents likely would be surprised to hear a California resident say that earthquakes are not a big deal in the Golden State. Just like most Californians would be surprised to hear Floridians say that hurricanes are not a big deal in the Sunshine […]
