Florida 404 Assumption: Policy & Practice

Originally Broadcast on August 25th, 2021, 12:30 - 1:30 pm ET

Florida's assumption of the 404 permitting process, coupled with the 2020 changes to WOTUS definitions with the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, has changed the climate for wetland delineations, qualitative assessments, and mitigation monitoring. Changes require quick adoption and versatility on the part of regulators, consultants, mitigation bankers, and developers alike. Come hear updates from Florida-based environmental lawyers, FDEP, and consultants to equip your team to best navigate wetland-centric projects in Florida.

 

Presenters & Panelists

  • Susan Martin, J.D., Partner, Nason Yeager
  • Heather Mason, PWS, Environmental Administrator, Florida DEP
  • Kerri MacNutt, Senior Manager, ECT

Webinar Topics

  • What does Florida's assumption of 404 mean?
  • Find out why the assumption was implemented
  • How did the NWPR throw a wrench in assumption?
  • FDEP's response to a flood of permit applications and changes in WOTUS definitions
  • Gain insight into the regulatory and consulting environment of Florida wetlands

Webinar Recap Article

In the 15th episode of the Ecobot Webinar Series, we heard from experts about what preceded Florida’s 404 assumption, and how the permitting process plays out now.

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Webinar Recap Article

In the 15th episode of the Ecobot Webinar Series, we heard from experts about what preceded Florida’s 404 assumption, and how the permitting process plays out now.

Read Article on LinkedIn trending_flat

WEBINAR MODERATOR

Jeremy Schewe, PWS, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist, Ecobot

As an ecologist conducting wetlands delineations, threatened & endangered species surveys, and baseline ecological inventories for over 18 years around the world, I have been able to avoid the rise of tech for many years more than people in most other professions, due to the lack of quality tools available to environmental scientists. It is the 21st century, however, and the wheel of innovation is rolling through every profession, including earth sciences.

Jeremy Schewe, PWS, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist, Ecobot

As an ecologist conducting wetlands delineations, threatened & endangered species surveys, and baseline ecological inventories for over 18 years around the world, I have been able to avoid the rise of tech for many years more than people in most other professions, due to the lack of quality tools available to environmental scientists. It is the 21st century, however, and the wheel of innovation is rolling through every profession, including earth sciences.

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