Episode 12: Editorial Board

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In this episode, a Ryan-less Specifier editorial board discusses Florida’s recently passed budget and its increased focus on water and environmental programs; the ratification of the statewide stormwater rule; the opening of Florida rules regarding Water Quality Credit Trading (WQCT) and Water Quality Enhancement Areas (WQEA); what the latest legal wrangling around 404 wetlands permitting means for the future; and of course, a sneak peek of the upcoming Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island.

To read the Specifier online (where we hope you’ll subscribe if you haven’t already), go here:
https://floridaspecifier.com

To find out how Florida is planning to spend the Seminole Gaming Compact revenue, go here:
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1638

and here:
https://www.flgov.com/2024/04/04/governor-ron-desantis-signs-major-legislation-to-dedicate-gaming-compact-revenues-to-preserve-and-protect-floridas-environment/#:~:text=FORT%20LAUDERDALE%2C%20Fla.,South%20Florida%20Water%20Management%20System.

If you’d like to get the latest updates on the unfolding legal issue surrounding 404 Wetlands Permitting, go here:
https://floridaspecifier.com

If you want to know more about WQCT and WQEA rulemaking, head to the source here:
https://floridadep.gov/water/engineering-hydrology-geology/documents/wqea-rule-draft-march-2024

and here:
https://floridadep.gov/dear/water-quality-restoration/content/florida-water-quality-credit-trading-registry

A huge thank you goes out to Bagels and Biscuits for giving permission to use their music for the podcast.

This episode is a production of The Florida Specifier. Audio production and editing is by Karl Sorne and Dave Barfield at Lonely Fox Studios.

A special shout out goes to our very own Jamie Sheehan and Tracy Kistler for keeping us organized and moving forward.

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