ESA is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for this event – one we look forward to every year! Be sure to stop by our booth to meet our permitting experts and scientists, and don’t miss our team’s summer school courses where they will be sharing the latest about federal environmental regulations, water quality restoration planning, and more!
ESA’s team of permitting specialists, biologists, and restoration design experts will be attending the conference this year and we look forward to connecting with you.
Eric Beightel
Mike Wessel, MSPH
Julie Sullivan
Doug Skurski
Christopher Warn
Barbra Calantas
Sharon Niemczyk
Tony Janicki
Daniel Swenson
Tori Kuba
Eric Schneider
Justin Whitfield
Richard Patsilevas
What’s New in Environmental Resource Permitting
Panelist: Julie Sullivan
Wednesday, July 16 at 10:30 AM & Thursday, July 17 at 3:00 PM
Think Environmental Permitting in Florida is an old hat? Think again! This important area of law is constantly evolving, formally or otherwise. This extremely informative (and perhaps even a little fun) course combines the legal principles of ERP permitting, including policy and rulemaking updates, with practical tips for achieving compliance and avoiding process “pitfalls” from regulators and practitioners. The presentation will be led by lawyers and scientists from the public and private sector who will engage in free flowing dialogue with the audience whenever possible. Questions are highly encouraged! The course assumes a working knowledge of the ERP process and criteria, and it is intended to examine emerging issues that make or break applications, including those subjected to the extraordinary scrutiny of an administrative hearing, and what those issues mean for ERP applicants.
Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Update
Panelist: Eric Beightel
Wednesday, July 16 at 1:30 PM & Thursday, July 17 at 10:30 AM
Come listen and learn from a panel of experts as they discuss the latest changes to federal environmental policies and regulations under the Trump Administration. This session examines how the policies and roles of the federal agencies are changing across a wide spectrum of issues such as WOTUS and other water issues, endangered species, enforcement, agency size, and climate change. The experts will also discuss how the regulated community, the state, and advocacy groups are responding to such changes including the potential for citizen enforcement. These and other federal issues will be discussed by our well-informed panel. Come prepared to listen, learn, and participate.
Restoration Options When Facing Water Quality Impairments
Moderator & Instructor: Mike Wessel
Friday, July 18 at 10:30 AM
This course focuses on the implementation of water quality standards with an emphasis on options for dealing with an “Impaired” water body designation. Panelists will provide examples of current experiences around the state, including how affected parties are dealing with the scientific, technical, and legal issues involved in the application of water quality criteria in Florida. Engineering and agency perspectives will be discussed, and case studies describing water quality restoration planning and implementation options will be provided.
