Florida Specifier Podcast Florida Specifier

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.

In this episode, the Florida Specifier’s Editorial Board gets together to talk about the January/February issue of the paper. Patrick, Ryan, Jeff, and Brett cover a range of topics including the ongoing legislative session; the brewing state budget negotiations; the status of statewide stormwater rule ratification; their picks for favorite articles; and Jeff’s favorite topic – the Rice’s Whale.



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



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 complete the third in a series of conversations with the experts from Dewberry; this time discussing what happens before, during, and after large storm events and how to be prepared for the worst.



To talk them through the complicated maze of emergency preparation and response, they welcomed Stephanie Marsh and Trevor Noble to the show.



Trevor brought his real-life experience working in government Public Works and Utilities Departments to talk about how Dewberry works with communities to prepare for the unknowns before the emergency arrives.



Stephanie provides insights on the tangible tools she uses to help clients navigate the often-opaque nature of disaster relief agencies and their processes.





If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Florida Specifier at:
https://floridaspecifier.com/subscriber/



Thanks for your support.



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 take a trip down memory lane to a conversation they had with Representative Bobby Payne back in July.  They discuss how the Representative got into state politics; what his philosophy of playing as a team has brought to his time in the Legislature so far; and how he became the “Water Guy” in the House of Representatives.



Payne even discussed how a good idea can get submarined by a lack of information.  Ryan gets the Representative to take a look forward at the future of water quality and quantity and how he wants to leave a legacy for those who follow behind him and his House colleagues. 



Don’t forget to visit the Florida Specifier website to see the new look and feel.  We think you’ll like what you see.  To browse the best environmental news and information site in Florida and beyond, head here:



https://floridaspecifier.com



To learn more about Representative Bobby Payne’s District, go here:



https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4653&LegislativeTermId=90



To learn more about the landmark legislation from 2023, HB 1379, go here:



https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=78210



To follow the work of the Infrastructure Strategies Committee, Chaired by Rep. Payne, head here:



https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Committees/committeesdetail.aspx?CommitteeId=3248



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.