Volume 45, Number 4
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Florida’s Environmental News Source of Record focused on news content of interest to the environmental community.
SPECIFIER PUBLISHING LLC
Publisher
Editor-In-Chief
Patrick Gillespie
Staff Writers
BLANCHE HARDY, PG
Senior Correspondent
LINA ALFIERI STERN
MBA, MSRED, LEED Green Associate
Contributing Writers and Columnists
BREWSTER BEVIS
President
Associated Industries of Florida
VICTORIA COLANGELO
CEO
The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc.
CAITLIN FLANNERY
Senior Program Officer
The Sustainable Tourist
JORGE CASPARY, PG
Senior Principal
Montrose Environmental
LAUREL LOCKETT, ESQ
Partner
Carlton Fields
MARK THOMASSON, PE
Chief Stormwater Engineer
National Stormwater Trust
JAY HOECKER
Water Resources Bureau Chief
Southwest Florida Water Management District
FREDERICK ASCHAUER JR.
Attorney
Lewis, Longman and Walker
LEO CANNYN PMP, P.E., ENV SP
Principal Project ManagerÂ
Beryl Project Engineering
ADAM TANK
Chief Customer Officer
Transcend Software
STEVE BARNES
Remediation Services Director
REGENISIS
JIM DICKSON
Counsel
Adams and Reese, LLP
Lake Apopka in Florida is experiencing a recovery in water quality and wildlife. Restoration efforts have led to improved water clarity and the return of native vegetation and wildlife.
Florida’s water policy and investment in water quality and quantity are crucial for the state’s growth and environment. The 2023 Florida Water Forum will address these critical issues.
Mitigation banking utilizes fungible assets to offset environmental impact, providing a market-based solution that balances human health, biodiversity, and sustainability.
The Florida PFAS Coalition has recommended strategies for addressing water contamination by “Forever Chemicals,” including the formation of a response team and testing private wells near suspected contamination zones.
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.
Polk County in Florida is facing water supply challenges due to increasing withdrawals from the aquifer. The Polk Regional Water Cooperative is working on alternative water supply projects to meet future demand.
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?
The South Florida Water Management District has finalized its 2023 District Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan to address the impacts of rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is using a moth to combat the invasive Old World climbing fern, which threatens the Green Swamp. Bio-control organisms are also being introduced.
Jimmy Buffett, singer, songwriter, and Everglades advocate, passed away at the age of 76. He was passionate about restoring and protecting America’s Everglades and Florida’s waterways. Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags at half-staff to honor him.
For the Florida Specifier Podcast, hosts Ryan Matthews and Brett Cyphers will be
Two field pilot studies on PFAS source management showed significant reduction in PFAS soil leachate concentrations using a new colloidal activated carbon amendment.
The proposed designation of critical habitat for Rice’s whale in the Gulf of Mexico could have significant impacts on vessel operations and economic development in the region.
The Biden administration has published a new “waters of the United States” definition, making significant changes to the previous rule. Litigation challenges are expected to arise.
Discover the preservation of Telford Spring in Florida alongside the Suwannee River, showcasing the importance of land conservation and protecting natural resources.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a workshop to release the Working Draft of the 2023 Update to the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Program Integrated Delivery Schedule.
Discover the importance of performance-based structural fire design and how it enhances safety and resilience in buildings.
The ​Bluefield Ranch Mitigation Bank plays a crucial role in wetland mitigation efforts in ​Southeast Florida. It offers a diverse range of wetland credits, including ​freshwater forested and ​herbaceous wetlands, and helps offset the impacts of development on state and federal wetland areas.
The Rattlesnake Lake North recreation site in Florida has reopened, offering various activities such as camping, hiking, boating, and fishing. Reservations are required for camping.
The Florida Specifier, Florida’s Environmental Newspaper of Record since 1979, is changing editors
TEXAS Exxon Mobil Relocates Headquarters to Houston Exxon Mobil has officially relocated its
Stay informed about the latest developments in Florida, from agriculture regulations to environmental initiatives. Explore the state’s efforts to protect its environment, promote sustainable practices, and address pressing issues in agriculture.
Volume 45, Number 4
Stay informed about the latest developments in Florida, from agriculture regulations to environmental initiatives. Explore the state’s efforts to protect its environment, promote sustainable practices, and address pressing issues in agriculture.
TEXAS Exxon Mobil Relocates Headquarters to Houston Exxon Mobil has officially relocated its
The Florida Specifier, Florida’s Environmental Newspaper of Record since 1979, is changing editors
The Rattlesnake Lake North recreation site in Florida has reopened, offering various activities such as camping, hiking, boating, and fishing. Reservations are required for camping.
The ​Bluefield Ranch Mitigation Bank plays a crucial role in wetland mitigation efforts in ​Southeast Florida. It offers a diverse range of wetland credits, including ​freshwater forested and ​herbaceous wetlands, and helps offset the impacts of development on state and federal wetland areas.
Discover the importance of performance-based structural fire design and how it enhances safety and resilience in buildings.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a workshop to release the Working Draft of the 2023 Update to the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Program Integrated Delivery Schedule.
Discover the preservation of Telford Spring in Florida alongside the Suwannee River, showcasing the importance of land conservation and protecting natural resources.
The Biden administration has published a new “waters of the United States” definition, making significant changes to the previous rule. Litigation challenges are expected to arise.
The proposed designation of critical habitat for Rice’s whale in the Gulf of Mexico could have significant impacts on vessel operations and economic development in the region.
Two field pilot studies on PFAS source management showed significant reduction in PFAS soil leachate concentrations using a new colloidal activated carbon amendment.
For the Florida Specifier Podcast, hosts Ryan Matthews and Brett Cyphers will be
Jimmy Buffett, singer, songwriter, and Everglades advocate, passed away at the age of 76. He was passionate about restoring and protecting America’s Everglades and Florida’s waterways. Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags at half-staff to honor him.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is using a moth to combat the invasive Old World climbing fern, which threatens the Green Swamp. Bio-control organisms are also being introduced.
The South Florida Water Management District has finalized its 2023 District Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan to address the impacts of rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
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?
Polk County in Florida is facing water supply challenges due to increasing withdrawals from the aquifer. The Polk Regional Water Cooperative is working on alternative water supply projects to meet future demand.
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.
The Florida PFAS Coalition has recommended strategies for addressing water contamination by “Forever Chemicals,” including the formation of a response team and testing private wells near suspected contamination zones.
Mitigation banking utilizes fungible assets to offset environmental impact, providing a market-based solution that balances human health, biodiversity, and sustainability.
Florida’s water policy and investment in water quality and quantity are crucial for the state’s growth and environment. The 2023 Florida Water Forum will address these critical issues.
Lake Apopka in Florida is experiencing a recovery in water quality and wildlife. Restoration efforts have led to improved water clarity and the return of native vegetation and wildlife.
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.
At A Glance
Specifier Publishing LLC is establishing “Florida’s Environmental News Source of Record,” focused on news content of interest to the environmental industry. We are interested in ideas you may have to improve the publication and the way we connect with the environmental
community in Florida.
SPECIFIER PUBLISHING LLC
Publisher
Staff Writers
BLANCHE HARDY, PG
Senior Correspondent
LINA ALFIERI STERN
MBA, MSRED, LEED Green Associate
Contributing Writers and Columnists
BREWSTER BEVIS
President
Associated Industries of Florida
VICTORIA COLANGELO
CEO
The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc.
CAITLIN FLANNERY
Senior Program Officer
The Sustainable Tourist
JORGE CASPARY, PG
Senior Principal
Montrose Environmental
LAUREL LOCKETT, ESQ
Partner
Carlton Fields
MARK THOMASSON, PE
Chief Stormwater Engineer
National Stormwater Trust
JAY HOECKER
Water Resources Bureau Chief
Southwest Florida Water Management District
FREDERICK ASCHAUER JR.
Attorney
Lewis, Longman and Walker
LEO CANNYN PMP, P.E., ENV SP
Principal Project ManagerÂ
Beryl Project Engineering
ADAM TANK
Chief Customer Officer
Transcend Software
STEVE BARNES
Remediation Services Director
REGENISIS
JIM DICKSON
Counsel
Adams and Reese, LLP
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