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GREG EVANS
Florida Department of Transportation
DANIELLE FITZPATRICK
St. Johns River Water Management District
CAROLE ESTES
Southwest Florida Water Management District
KELLY RICHMOND
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
RALPH DEMEO
Guilday Law
STEPHEN L. SPECTOR
Guilday Law
KEYNA CORY
Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation
MATT POSNER
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program
COLTEN WRIGHT
Santa Rosa County Commission
The FARMS program (Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems) incentivizes Florida’s agricultural community to adopt best management practices (BMPs) that conserve water and improve quality. It offers cost-sharing for projects reducing groundwater use and enhancing natural systems. Learn how to qualify for funding and contribute to water conservation efforts.
By STAFF REPORTS A new rule established in December by the U.S. Environmental
During a routine FDOT project in St. Augustine, a 19th-century boat was unearthed near the Bridge of Lions. Archaeologists collaborated to carefully excavate and preserve the vessel, revealing artifacts like leather shoes, glass bottles, and coins from the late 1800s. This discovery offers a glimpse into the region’s maritime history and underscores the value of archaeology in construction.
A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Natalia Soares Quinete at FIU reveals the presence of PFAS in South Florida’s rainwater. While concentrations are below EPA drinking water standards, the findings highlight concerns about long-term environmental impact and contamination of ecosystems. Researchers discuss how these “forever chemicals” could affect agriculture, water quality, and sea life, emphasizing the need for mitigation strategies like filtration systems and informed consumer choices.
A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Natalia Soares Quinete at FIU reveals the presence of PFAS in South Florida’s rainwater. While concentrations are below EPA drinking water standards, the findings highlight concerns about long-term environmental impact and contamination of ecosystems. Researchers discuss how these “forever chemicals” could affect agriculture, water quality, and sea life, emphasizing the need for mitigation strategies like filtration systems and informed consumer choices.
During a routine FDOT project in St. Augustine, a 19th-century boat was unearthed near the Bridge of Lions. Archaeologists collaborated to carefully excavate and preserve the vessel, revealing artifacts like leather shoes, glass bottles, and coins from the late 1800s. This discovery offers a glimpse into the region’s maritime history and underscores the value of archaeology in construction.
By STAFF REPORTS A new rule established in December by the U.S. Environmental
The FARMS program (Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems) incentivizes Florida’s agricultural community to adopt best management practices (BMPs) that conserve water and improve quality. It offers cost-sharing for projects reducing groundwater use and enhancing natural systems. Learn how to qualify for funding and contribute to water conservation efforts.
Have an idea for a story? Would you like to submit a column for consideration? Please, let us know. And remember to fill us in on your organization’s new people, programs, new offices, projects or technologies — anything of interest to environmental professionals working in Florida. Send to SPECIFIER PUBLISHING
LLC, P.O. Box 1857, Tallahassee, FL 32302.
Florida’s Environmental News Source of Record focused on news content of interest to the environmental community.
SPECIFIER PUBLISHING LLC
Publisher
Staff Writers
BLANCHE HARDY, PG
Senior Correspondent
LINA ALFIERI STERN
MBA, MSRED, LEED Green Associate
Contributing Writers and Columnists
GREG EVANS
Florida Department of Transportation
DANIELLE FITZPATRICK
St. Johns River Water Management District
CAROLE ESTES
Southwest Florida Water Management District
KELLY RICHMOND
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
RALPH DEMEO
Guilday Law
STEPHEN L. SPECTOR
Guilday Law
KEYNA CORY
Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation
MATT POSNER
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program
COLTEN WRIGHT
Santa Rosa County Commission
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