FDEP Deputy Secretary John Truitt testified before a U.S. House subcommittee on Sept. 16 in support of H.R. 9017, the Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026. The bill would resolve the Endangered Species Act issue that led federal courts to vacate EPA’s 2020 approval of Florida’s Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting program.
The Florida Specifier remembers James “Jim” R. Maher, a longtime Florida Department of Environmental Protection engineer who retired from the agency’s Northeast District Office in 2023 after 35 years of service, following his death on Aug. 15, 2026.
Florida communities are learning that vulnerability assessments only work when they clearly explain how and why assets are at risk. Tampa and Palmetto show how detailed, place-based data can guide real adaptation projects. With better methods, vulnerability studies can directly shape resilient infrastructure investments.
Teresa Booeshaghi, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Deputy Director of the Division of Waste Management, announced this week she was moving to Washington D.C. to take a role with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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 Recycles Day marked the celebration of exemplary recycling efforts across the state. Awards were presented to local governments and organizations, recognizing their innovative and impactful contributions to environmental sustainability.
The Florida departments of Environmental Protection, Agriculture, and Consumer Services, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Citrus have presented their legislative budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year. The requests include funding for agricultural land conservation, water resource protection, Everglades restoration, and citrus industry recovery.
As the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Senator Jason Brodeur has played a pivotal role in preserving Florida’s natural habitat. His notable achievements include securing substantial funding for vital water projects and Lake Jesup’s restoration, as well as advocating for significant environmental protection legislation.
Water supply and wastewater professionals in Florida are facing challenges related to water quantity and quality. With 60% of the state identified as a water use caution area, there is a need for a holistic approach known as One Water.
The Resilient Florida Program is organizing its final quarterly resilience forum of 2023. This virtual event, scheduled for November 1st from 9 to 11 a.m. EDT, will feature three presentations as
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting grant applications for the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts and Parks and Open Space projects.
New Florida stormwater regulations in will bring significant changes to stormwater management practices, requiring developers and engineers to meet enhanced standards for water quality protection.
FDEP Deputy Secretary John Truitt testified before a U.S. House subcommittee on Sept. 16 in support of H.R. 9017, the Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026. The bill would resolve the Endangered Species Act issue that led federal courts to vacate EPA’s 2020 approval of Florida’s Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting program.
The Florida Specifier remembers James “Jim” R. Maher, a longtime Florida Department of Environmental Protection engineer who retired from the agency’s Northeast District Office in 2023 after 35 years of service, following his death on Aug. 15, 2026.
Florida communities are learning that vulnerability assessments only work when they clearly explain how and why assets are at risk. Tampa and Palmetto show how detailed, place-based data can guide real adaptation projects. With better methods, vulnerability studies can directly shape resilient infrastructure investments.
Teresa Booeshaghi, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Deputy Director of the Division of Waste Management, announced this week she was moving to Washington D.C. to take a role with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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 Recycles Day marked the celebration of exemplary recycling efforts across the state. Awards were presented to local governments and organizations, recognizing their innovative and impactful contributions to environmental sustainability.
The Florida departments of Environmental Protection, Agriculture, and Consumer Services, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Citrus have presented their legislative budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year. The requests include funding for agricultural land conservation, water resource protection, Everglades restoration, and citrus industry recovery.
As the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Senator Jason Brodeur has played a pivotal role in preserving Florida’s natural habitat. His notable achievements include securing substantial funding for vital water projects and Lake Jesup’s restoration, as well as advocating for significant environmental protection legislation.
Water supply and wastewater professionals in Florida are facing challenges related to water quantity and quality. With 60% of the state identified as a water use caution area, there is a need for a holistic approach known as One Water.
The Resilient Florida Program is organizing its final quarterly resilience forum of 2023. This virtual event, scheduled for November 1st from 9 to 11 a.m. EDT, will feature three presentations as
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting grant applications for the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts and Parks and Open Space projects.
New Florida stormwater regulations in will bring significant changes to stormwater management practices, requiring developers and engineers to meet enhanced standards for water quality protection.
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