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Upcoming Topics

Dec. 1, 2021
Sustainability and Coastal Resilience

Feb. 2, 2022
Disinfection Byproducts for Drinking Water

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's South District invites you to learn about DEP’s new coastal resilience initiatives, current funding opportunities and local coastal resilience projects with a special focus on living shorelines.

AGENDA

Florida’s Living Shorelines
Emma Huggins, DEP Planner, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

• An overview of the pros and cons of living shorelines, including a review of permits that have been administered in Florida, DEP-funded living shoreline projects and a discussion about future considerations for successful living shorelines.   

Planning, Permitting, and Pioneering Plastic-Free Materials for Living Shorelines in Cedar Key and Beyond
Savanna Barry, Ph.D. Regional Specialized Agent - Coastal Ecosystems UF/IFAS Extension - Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station

• This presentation will cover the outcomes of two DEP-funded projects centered on living shorelines in Cedar Key that are now expanding across the state through a robust network of partners.

Franklin-98: Protecting Community, Conserving the Coast
Josh Adams, Environmental Planning Manager, Apalachee Regional Planning Council

• The presentation overviews work-to-date on a coastal restoration process in Franklin County designed to achieve 20 acres of saltmarsh and 30 acres of hardbottom reef, reducing erosion and bolstering nearshore habitat.

McCoys Creek Restoration Project – Broward Pond
Nikita Reed, P.E., Public Works Project Manager, City of Jacksonville

• Jacksonville is restoring McCoys Creek to a natural state and, in the process, mitigating chronic flooding in nearby neighborhoods. The project will include cypress and hardwood forests, freshwater ponds and salt marsh vegetation along the salinity gradient.

Shoreline Resiliency in the City of Sarasota: Considerations When Replacing Seawalls with Living Shorelines
Jeff Vredenburg, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Sarasota

• In response to sea level rise, Sarasota has prioritized projects to prepare for a changing climate. This presentation will discuss the pros and cons of replacing the existing seawall, repairing the existing seawall or replacing it with a living shoreline. Considerations of future land use, permits and city environmental goals will be discussed.

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About DEP Linkups

DEP Linkups are meaningful platforms for connectivity. They encourage information sharing among stakeholders, regulated communities, local businesses and government agencies. Our meetings support the department’s mission to protect Florida’s natural resources together.

By providing this regular program, DEP offers attendees the opportunity to learn, network and share information with guest speakers who provide channels for expert discussion with our regulated and non-regulated community.

For more information, please contact Martha Avila or
Jacob Newberry, or call 239-344-5600.