FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 16, 2015
DEP
WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF WATER POLICY
~Ryan
Matthews brings experience in environmental law and water policy~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection recently welcomed Ryan Matthews as the new Director of
the Office of Water Policy. Matthews will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and
implementation of Florida’s statewide water policy issues with water management
districts and other agencies.
“Ryan will be a tremendous asset to the department and Office of Water Policy,” said DEP Secretary Jon Steverson. “His education and experience will enable him to coordinate and address Florida’s most pressing water issues with water management districts, local governments and stakeholders.”
Matthews earned his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal
School of Law and an L.L.M. in Environmental/Natural Resources Law from
University of Denver-Sturm College of Law. He brings experience from both the private
and public sectors, where he focused on issues relating to the environment, water
standards and growth management at local, state and federal levels. Most
recently, he served as first
assistant general counsel and associate director of Legislative Affairs for the
Florida League of Cities.
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