In this episode, the Florida Specifier’s prodigal son, Ryan, is back with editorial board to discuss the May/June issue of the Specifier; the recent wild weather in north Florida; how the state anxiously awaits Governor DeSantis’ action on the budget; the Specifier’s evolving role in bringing breaking news and analysis as events happen; Jeff’s much-anticipated picks of the issue; and of course, how you can support and get involved and support the Specifier at 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 as they unfold on the unfolding legal issues surrounding 404 Wetlands Permitting and Waters of the U.S., go here: https://floridaspecifier.com

To get the word out about how you’re making waves (pun intended) in Florida’s environmental world, make sure you reach out to Brett, Ryan, or Jamie at: brett@anfieldflorida.com ryan.matthews@gray-robinson.com jamie@floridaenet.com

If you’d like to advertise in the most popular issue of the year (The Marco Edition – July/August Issue), please reach out to Jamie or Patrick here: jamie@floridaenet.com patrick@floridaspecifier.com

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.

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.

In this episode, Ryan and Brett get together to talk the 2024 Legislative Session now that it’s just over halfway over. They discuss some environmental bills making their way through the process including the ratification of the Statewide Stormwater Rule (HB 7053/SB 7040); a mitigation and water quality improvement bill (HB 1073/SB 1532, by Truenow/Brodeur); and of course, the budget.  If you’re curious about the budget process and why your favorite project is successful, or doomed to failure, you’ll want to check this episode out.

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

https://floridaspecifier.com

To get a look at what the Legislature is up and the bills they’ve filed so far, head here:

https://www.flsenate.gov

and here:

https://www.myfloridahouse.gov

If you want to get a look at HB 7053, go here:

https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=80431

If you’re interested in HB 1073, head here:

https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=79720

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.