The Power of GIS: Safeguarding Florida’s Water Resources
SRWMD relies on GIS technology to support smarter water management, from mapping flood zones to engaging the public with easy-to-use maps and tools.
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Staff Writers
BLANCHE HARDY, PG
Senior Correspondent
LINA ALFIERI STERN
MBA, MSRED, LEED Green Associate
Contributing Writers and Columnists
SAMANTHA EPSTEIN
St. Johns River Water Management District
KATHERINE SQUITIERI
Southwest Florida Water
Management District
KEYNA CORY
Florida Recycling
Partnership Foundation
ERIC BEIGHTEL
Environmental Science
Associates
SRWMD relies on GIS technology to support smarter water management, from mapping flood zones to engaging the public with easy-to-use maps and tools.
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SRWMD relies on GIS technology to support smarter water management, from mapping flood zones to engaging the public with easy-to-use maps and tools.
Budget talks stalled Florida’s 2025 session, delaying final decisions. A few bills passed, but tax cut disagreements left many proposals unresolved.
Two longtime Florida DEP officials are stepping into top EPA roles, reflecting the Trump Administration’s continued reliance on Florida talent.
EPA and Army Corps released new WOTUS guidance after Sackett v. EPA, narrowing the definition to waters with a clear, continuous connection to navigable waters.
The Black Creek Project captures excess flow to restore lake levels in Keystone Heights and recharge the Floridan Aquifer — a vital step for Florida’s water future.
Conservation groups are fighting in court to keep ESA protections for the Florida Scrub-Jay, a rare species found only in Florida and facing rapid decline.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District urges smart fertilizing to protect local waters. Learn tips that reduce runoff and help keep Florida’s ecosystems healthy.
From Texas carbon capture and solar farms in Louisiana to Mississippi biomass permit denials and Alabama site cleanups, Gulf Coast states push energy and environmental policy forward.
Throwing batteries in curbside bins can spark fires and release toxic chemicals. Learn why proper disposal matters and where to safely recycle them in Florida.
President Trump’s first 100 days included sweeping changes to NEPA implementation and federal permitting, with a focus on deregulation and emergency procedures.
AI is driving massive data center growth. Florida’s tax breaks, tech workforce, and global connectivity make it a key hub in the rising energy-demand landscape.
Hillsborough County Names Applied Sciences Business of the Year TAMPA, FL — Applied
From DEP water grants to shorebird nesting updates, aquifer concerns, and trail expansions, Florida continues to prioritize environmental protection and smart infrastructure.
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
SAMANTHA EPSTEIN
St. Johns River Water Management District
KATHERINE SQUITIERI
Southwest Florida Water
Management District
KEYNA CORY
Florida Recycling
Partnership Foundation
ERIC BEIGHTEL
Environmental Science
Associates
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