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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260721T150000Z
DTEND:20260721T210000Z
SUMMARY:Early Registration
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LOCATION:Registration Desk\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T210000Z
SUMMARY:Early Bird A - The Keys to Success for the Practicing Engineer
DESCRIPTION:Stay current on laws/rules\, Get up to speed on the latest ethics cases\, Protect yourself in contracts\, and Reduce your exposure to risks\n\nCome join our panel of experts in a 4-hour interactive\, small group setting\, as they provide the practicing engineer with the keys to a successful practice\, including the essential updates that govern the practice of engineering in the state of Florida\, issues affecting federal contractors and subcontractors\, and the latest “best practices” to manage professional risk to yourself and your firm. Our experts will help guide you with concrete strategies and tips for managing risks\, including work practices\, protective contract language\, and deciphering the complexities of other risk management tools such as insurance and bonding. Additionally\, you will receive the latest instruction on any changes to the rules and statutes affecting the engineer\, as well as any guidance resulting from individual disciplinary and unlicensed practice cases. This session will also include a one-hour presentation on Engineer Ethics to fulfill the Florida Board of Professional Engineering Continuing Education requirement for the renewal cycle. During the presentation\, we will discuss\, in-depth\, some specific disciplinary cases related to Ethics and a Case Study in Professional Engineer Ethics. Don’t miss this opportunity to tune up your professional practice knowledge and prepare yourself and your firm to manage professional risk. (As a bonus\, you will also be satisfying your biennial Laws\, Rules\, and Ethics continuing education requirements in a far more rewarding way than taking another online quiz!) Instructors: Michael Harding\, Kellie Tomeo
CATEGORIES:EARLY BIRD COURSES
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/f84ae4e482690dd0463bcb0f5fdf1c27
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T210000Z
SUMMARY:Early Bird B - Click Around and Find Out: Navigating New Technology and Ethics
DESCRIPTION:The explosion of AI\, work-from-anywhere capabilities\, new digital tools\, and heightened clientexpectations have dramatically altered the face of work for environmental professionals. Whether youare an engineer\, lawyer\, or consultant\, and whether you practice in the public or the private sector\, yourclients rely on you to provide adaptable\, ethical\, effective\, quality work. This newly-updated panel isdesigned to help translate the capabilities of these new technologies\, and of frequently-used but oftenmisunderstood concepts\, into practical information for all types of environmental professionals.\nThe first half of this year’s panel will cover effective integration of emerging technologies in the workplace\,with an increased focus on artificial intelligence\, security\, and recent updates to widely-used software. Itwill also provide a discussion of pitfalls and red flags with a focus on maximizing efficiency within an ethicalframework. The panelists will unpack the intricacies of public records laws and when attorney-clientprivilege covers the work of consultants. Panelists will focus on providing practical pointers to addresseach of these issues and provide real-world examples as illustrations. Part I of the session will finish witha discussion on troubleshooting your most vexing and everyday annoyances using technology. Attendeesare encouraged to come with questions for the panelists.\nAfter the break\, the second half of the session will delve into the world of consultants as expert witnessesand the importance of using technology to support your credibility\, develop your expert opinions\, andeffectively present your opinions to a court at trial\, with an emphasis on practical tips and best practicesin using technology in the courtroom. Panelists will also provide useful insight into the latest onlinetechnology tools that environmental professionals can use to find answers to client questions\, conductresearch queries\, and support everyday work functions.\nThe session is designed to educate both the novice and the experienced technology user and is expectedto generate Florida Bar CLE credits for ethics and technology.\nBYOD – Bring Your Own Device and Follow Along!\nPart I – The New Era of Workplace Technology Instructors: Kathryn B. Rossmell\, F. Joseph Ullo\, Jr.\,Gina Chiello\, Lauren Brooks\nPart II – Government Agency Resources and Databases Instructors: Julia Lomonico\, David O’Brien\, Christine Wentzel\, Melissa Lawrence\n\n
CATEGORIES:EARLY BIRD COURSES
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/6156df9de9f32c868de16b1de799dab2
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260721T173000Z
DTEND:20260721T210000Z
SUMMARY:Florida One Water Commission Meeting
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CATEGORIES:EARLY BIRD COURSES
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/e02a13a8dcac19b797f99301bb45318e
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T120000Z
DTEND:20260722T123000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Session
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LOCATION:Banyon Ballroom\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/a5d59482753d80c4c698ef33c177d2d7
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T123000Z
DTEND:20260722T141000Z
SUMMARY:Environmental Permitting and Enforcement Update
DESCRIPTION:Timely and informative update on permitting and enforcement procedures utilized by environmental agencies\; beginner to intermediate course\; covers permits and permit renewals\; construction and operation permits\; time limitations\; monitoring\; agency enforcement of permit conditions\; fines and other penalties\; legal and ethical considerations\; other emerging trends and issues including legislative review of agency rules and ratification of proposed rules\; audience participation encouraged.
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/a39477ed7ec5b3ce10e64417156fab54
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T123000Z
DTEND:20260722T141000Z
SUMMARY:Navigating Florida’s Energy and Air Quality Landscape: Policy\, Regulation\, and Trends
DESCRIPTION:New for 2026! Panelists will examine Florida’s evolving energy landscape\, highlighting the emerging role of data centers and the influence of rapidly changing energy policies. The discussion will address the challenges of maintaining reliability and grid stability amid increasing demand and the current energy mix in the state and explore how air quality permitting might offer flexibility and relief during grid emergencies. &nbsp\;The panelists will share insights into recent developments affecting the permitting of new energy infrastructure projects in Florida\, including key considerations for facility owners and operators. &nbsp\;The session will also include an update on how federal Clean Air Act rulemakings may impact Florida facilities. &nbsp\;In addition\, panelists will discuss new trends in air quality policy relevant to Florida\, such as the management of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS\, their potential emissions\, and strategies for control. &nbsp\;This timely and interactive session will help attendees stay informed about the fast-changing policy environment—come ready to engage and bring your questions for our panel of experts.
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 11\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/526cbb007d9ac11bd4070a5944d53d35
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T123000Z
DTEND:20260722T141000Z
SUMMARY:Under the Dome: Florida Legislators on Environmental Policy\, Progress\, and the Path Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Florida's environmental policies are shaped by a dynamic balance of conservation\, economic growth\, infrastructure needs\, water resource protection\, and regulatory reform. Join current members of the Florida Legislature for a candid discussion on the environmental initiatives\, legislative accomplishments\, and policy decisions that have influenced Florida's environmental landscape in recent years. Panelists will reflect on key achievements\, discuss current priorities before the Legislature\, and share their perspectives on emerging challenges and opportunities facing the state. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the future of environmental policy\, natural resource management\, permitting\, resilience\, water quality\, land conservation\, and sustainable growth in Florida.
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Banyon Ballroom\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/bb57536424759a283f7c5d2c7ccd9ecd
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T123000Z
DTEND:20260722T141000Z
SUMMARY:WMD Planning\, Regulatory\, and Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:An excellent course designed to provide insight into the regulatory\, planning\, and water supply development programs of Florida’s five water management districts\; includes a discussion of water resource development and water supply planning\; adoption and implementation of MFLs\; development of water reservations\; Environmental Resource Permitting updates\; secondary and cumulative impacts\; discussion of changes to water management district budgeting and cooperative funding for water quality and water supply\; and other emerging programs and issues\; audience participation encouraged.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/01a8e385f24b75bf86fd164a1cdee86a
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T123000Z
DTEND:20260722T141000Z
SUMMARY:Deal or No Deal: Managing Environmental Risk on Real Estate Projects
DESCRIPTION:This panel will explore key strategies for environmental assessments during all phases of real estate acquisition and development\, including due diligence\, contract negotiation\, pre-acquisition planning\, and post-closing compliance. Speakers will discuss real life examples to illustrate best practices for site assessment\, regulatory compliance\, and environmental risk management in today’s development landscape.
CATEGORIES:LAND USE - REDEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
LOCATION:Calusa 10\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/5171a778ac96aa36af0bdfbbf8f53f19
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T123000Z
DTEND:20260722T141000Z
SUMMARY:Mining and Mineral Rights & Regulation: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Mineral Exploration and Development
DESCRIPTION:Florida's rich and diverse mineral resources offer significant opportunities for economic development\, energy production\, and multifaceted land use and development\, but also pose complex challenges for proprietary property rights\, environmental protection\, property and royalty ownership\, and public participation. This panel will explore the legal and operational aspects of identifying and securing real property rights for mineral owners\, complying with regulatory requirements for near-surface non-mineral resources\, as well as heavy minerals\, mining\, oil and gas development\, and addressing surface and land use issues. Additionally\, the panel will address how mineral rights and activities impact non-mineral development and create permitting and real property title issues. The panel will also examine the roles and responsibilities of local\, state\, and federal regulators\, as well as the interests and concerns of landowners\, operators\, developers\, citizens\, and stakeholders. This course is designed for anyone involved or interested in the mineral exploration and development industries in Florida\, whether as a mineral owner\, a mining or oil and gas operator\, a developer\, a policymaker\, a government official\, or a member of the public.
CATEGORIES:LAND USE - REDEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
LOCATION:Calusa 12\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/4603c8aa163cd9b2751b42e5b1d05901
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T123000Z
DTEND:20260722T141000Z
SUMMARY:Federal Wetlands Permitting Update
DESCRIPTION:This advanced course delivers a deep dive into the latest developments in the Army Corps of Engineers’ (ACOE) permitting processes under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. With a new federal administration in place\, our panel will analyze any fresh guidance or policy shifts emerging from ACOE headquarters\, and what they mean for practitioners. Experts will walk through the permitting process step-by-step\, sharing case studies\, practical strategies to streamline approvals\, and key red flags to avoid. Expect an interactive\, solutions-focused session designed to spark audience discussion and debate.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/5e99e16c7326d7975b913328e5112e74
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T123000Z
DTEND:20260722T141000Z
SUMMARY:2026 Update on EPA’S Newest Regulated Contaminant
DESCRIPTION:In this popular session\, a panel of subject matter experts will present the trends in the newest regulated contaminant: PFAS. Panelists will discuss the EPA's latest plans to address PFAS\, as well as the most recent scientific studies\, strategies for conducting due diligence\, and the status of remediation technologies. This session is relevant for both attorneys and consultants.
CATEGORIES:WASTE MANAGEMENT & SITE REMEDIATION
LOCATION:Caxambus 1-2\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/b3d9d77d604d874a56cb5010d436b8e7
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T143000Z
DTEND:20260722T161000Z
SUMMARY:Florida's Environment and Water Policy and the 2026 Florida Legislature
DESCRIPTION:Absolutely the most current and reliable information available on what the 2026 Legislature passed (or considered but failed to pass) and why\; assessment of Florida’s changing political landscape with respect to environmental and water policy issues\; comprehensive preview of what’s expected with respect to the implementation of 2026 legislation with a look ahead to the 2027 session and beyond. This course is designed for audience participation\, so come with your questions for the panelists!
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/e6be2d6bb3f68a18f73c8ec37ae44885
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T143000Z
DTEND:20260722T161000Z
SUMMARY:From Rule to Reality: Implementing Florida’s New Stormwater Standards
DESCRIPTION:Florida’s 2024 stormwater rule is already reshaping project planning and permitting across the state—but we’re not fully there yet. With portions of the rule already in effect and the all-important treatment performance provisions delayed until late 2025\, this panel tackles the uncertainties and evolving expectations facing stormwater engineers\, public and private developers\, and local governments. Hear directly from a panel of regulators and experienced practitioners as they unpack how the rule is being interpreted in practice\, what’s changing (and when)\, and how best to prepare for full implementation. Expect practical takeaways\, discussion of real project scenarios\, and ample time for audience Q&A in this highly interactive session.
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Caxambus 1-2\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/77900a98c5251ba0185810654056a562
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T143000Z
DTEND:20260722T161000Z
SUMMARY:Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Update
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/50f2df5a09631a63d2290f68fcc6b058
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T143000Z
DTEND:20260722T161000Z
SUMMARY:Water for Tomorrow in CFWI
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 11\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/a1b46b6131e6a6e455aa58c69cba09e0
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T143000Z
DTEND:20260722T161000Z
SUMMARY:Property Rights Law 2026: Emerging Issues and Case Updates
DESCRIPTION:This course will cover the latest court decisions and legislative actions affecting private property rights in Florida\, takings jurisprudence\, the Bert J. Harris\, Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act\, and other government actions that affect private property. Hot topics this year include the SCOTUS decision in Pung v. Isabella County\, MI.
CATEGORIES:LAND USE - REDEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
LOCATION:Calusa 12\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/83774cd9828499f4ae3338429aa2ca2f
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T143000Z
DTEND:20260722T161000Z
SUMMARY:Land and Golf Course Redevelopment: Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:The continued population growth in our State has triggered substantial challenges regarding land use\, availability of water (quantity and quality)\, and clean\, developable land with ready infrastructure. As part of an urban infill approach to preserve green lands\, some of the alternatives to accommodate population growth are closed golf courses and available former agricultural land located near urban areas. However\, these options present a unique set of challenges ranging from soil and groundwater contamination on and off property boundaries to comp plans changes\, to administrative challenges by affected parties to land development. Another challenge is achieving environmental closure on contamination using Institutional Controls. Even in the face of these seemingly difficult challenges\, opportunities to redevelop golf courses and former ag land exist. How can some of these issues be resolved? What does it take to achieve land development that is environmentally sustainable and protective of human health? The class is designed so the audience can learn to navigate the process and how some of these challenges are currently being met. The round table forum allows for plenty of audience participation and feedback.
CATEGORIES:WASTE MANAGEMENT & SITE REMEDIATION
LOCATION:Calusa 10\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/ae5295917f9480cf804307e27ce8c81f
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T143000Z
DTEND:20260722T161000Z
SUMMARY:Conservation and Management of Imperiled Species
DESCRIPTION:The USFWS and FWC carry out their responsibilities for the conservation and management of imperiled species through established regulations\, policy\, and guidance. These foundations and practices affect the way in which we conduct business while minimizing impacts from known threats\, improving habitat\, strengthening conservation and recovery efforts and\, ultimately\, improving the status of Florida’s imperiled species. Comprehensive planning and collaboration are essential to the process and agencies often work in partnership with stakeholders\, landowners\, and project proponents to achieve these goals. Members of the panel will review the regulations\, policy\, and programs in place for imperiled species while offering perspective from their role (e.g.\, agency\, landowner\, industry\, consultant) in discussing creative and new strategies for addressing complex business and conservation challenges\, their successes\, and future implications. We hope to inspire the audience by contemplating the big picture.
CATEGORIES:WILDLIFE & HABITAT CONSERVATION
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/8562cf5bd33f99e2ee2a79ecd78dd9f9
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T161000Z
DTEND:20260722T173000Z
SUMMARY:Wednesday Luncheon with Fireside Chat
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LOCATION:Banyon Ballroom\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T173000Z
DTEND:20260722T191000Z
SUMMARY:Evolving Technology in the Environmental Industry
DESCRIPTION:New course description needed
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 11\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/148ff8d06a21fcc9b39344d46ec2a610
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T173000Z
DTEND:20260722T191000Z
SUMMARY:What's New in Environmental Resource Permitting
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWe use a roundtable/discussion approach\, so there are no presentations to download for this course.
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/fc7fb427c01931bcc4c589a4c96a3770
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T173000Z
DTEND:20260722T191000Z
SUMMARY:FDEP Regulatory and Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:Always a timely and useful course to provide updates on the most current information and activities with the Department of Environmental Protection which we feel will be of most interest to our attendees\; includes review and analysis of rules and policies recently adopted or under development\, including the latest updates on the Stormwater Rule\, OSTDS and domestic wastewater rules\, and any published reports\; key/practical tips for all private/public regulated interests\; course format is designed for extensive audience participation.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/eb8a36bcbe5c8d1cfd82ac7b463c583a
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T173000Z
DTEND:20260722T191000Z
SUMMARY:Threatened And Endangered Species In The Marine Realm
DESCRIPTION:Extremely timely and informative course will “cover the bases” from NEPA to permitting\; critical environmental issues including ESA protected marine species and essential fish habitat\, corals\, sea turtles\, and marine mammals\; use of UMAM and HEA for determining mitigation requests\; examples of lessons learned in dealing with and applying federal and state requirements to seaports\, beach renourishment\, and coastal development\; discussion of emerging issues. Audience participation is encouraged!
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 10\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/2013699e3bf642500adb8e07e0e24c52
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T173000Z
DTEND:20260722T191000Z
SUMMARY:Waste Management Programs Overview
DESCRIPTION:The Division of Waste Management touches many areas\, ranging from Brownfields and emerging contaminants to solid and hazardous waste regulation. It also formulates policy and coordinates with the six regulatory Districts on enforcement and compliance assistance. This is a class to introduce a wide audience to one of the largest operations units of FDEP. You will learn what are the Division’s several programs and how they are implemented throughout the State and relate to ensuring that as Florida grows\, the Division keeps pace with its mission. Has compliance assistance paid dividends on RCRA\, USTs\, solid waste\, and other programs’ compliance? What are the most common violations on several programs? What do their data and 2024 dashboards show\, particularly in the Petroleum Restoration Program? Where does FDEP see the PRP evolving to now that the last batch of sites will be assessed in the next few years? How can most RCRA\, UST\, and solid waste violations be avoided? As several cleanup programs mature\, what will be emerging contaminants that all stakeholders will have to be prepared for (hint… like to start developing a PFAS groundwater primary standard in 2025. How are the Division and industry reacting to these? How does the Division relate to other Divisions? Our panel will consist of past and present state regulatory leaders\, private corporate leaders\, consultants\, and attorneys who will give their impressions and encourage audience participation.
CATEGORIES:WASTE MANAGEMENT & SITE REMEDIATION
LOCATION:Calusa 12\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/c3422936290b7869913207aec6bbc63d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T173000Z
DTEND:20260722T191000Z
SUMMARY:Using Public-Private Partnerships to Solve Florida's Water Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Florida is faced with significant local and regional water supply\, water quality and other water resource challenges in the coming decades unless proactive actions are taken. The need for new investments in water infrastructure is growing\, while local governments and other governmental agencies are faced with fiscal\, risk-based and capability constraints. Private sector expertise and financing is needed to play a key role in replacing and expanding Florida’s water infrastructure. Part of the solution may be public-private partnerships (P3) through the development of contractual arrangements. In 2019\, federal\, state\, and local governments spent well over $500 billion to design\, build\, operate\, and maintain transportation and water infrastructure in the United States. The panel will discuss P3 opportunities\, legislative initiatives at the state and federal level\, as well as case studies in meeting Florida’s future water resource needs. This is a timely and highly recommended course!
CATEGORIES:WATER SUPPLY & INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION:Caxambus 1-2\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/52f4895907a06c43d3ab163d75bdfd36
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T173000Z
DTEND:20260722T191000Z
SUMMARY:Overview Of Regulations And Emerging Issues Affecting Imperiled Species
DESCRIPTION:Many imperiled wildlife species spend some if not all of their life-cycles in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been working closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in developing effective regulations that promote the conservation and management of imperiled species and habitats in Florida. The members of this panel have been actively involved in the development and implementation of these important management practices\, policies\, guidelines\, and regulations. The panel will review current federal and state regulations\, and discuss emerging issues affecting imperiled wildlife species and habitat and how those issues could affect land uses in Florida. Bring your questions—this panel encourages panelist collaboration and audience participation!
CATEGORIES:WILDLIFE & HABITAT CONSERVATION
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/32acd725668cba2907ff8ba2e2b53a1b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T193000Z
DTEND:20260722T211000Z
SUMMARY:Community Vulnerability Assessments to Project Implementation: Sequencing for Success
DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves talking about resilience planning. The real challenge? Moving projects through the process of issue identification\, design\, permitting\, funding\, coordination\, reviews\, … and eventually to construction.\nJoin a dynamic panel of Tampa Bay and state leaders in stormwater\, resilience planning\, and permitting as they reveal what it actually takes to move projects through municipal planning and the evolving Resilient Florida Program processes. This session will explore the hidden art of project sequencing\, interagency coordination\, and policy development — with honest lessons learned\, real project examples\, and practical strategies that can save time and money.\nPanelists will highlight what works\, what causes delays\, and how agencies are adapting to deliver complex\, high-impact projects. Whether you work in stormwater\, engineering\, planning\, resilience\, or regulatory review\, this session offers a valuable opportunity to hear how public agencies are addressing the challenges behind Florida’s next generation of infrastructure projects.\n
CATEGORIES:CLIMATE IMPACTS & COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4441d65e4171e8024b54f415b285a29c
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/4441d65e4171e8024b54f415b285a29c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T193000Z
DTEND:20260722T211000Z
SUMMARY:From Significant Nexus to Relatively Permanent: The New WOTUS Reality
DESCRIPTION:Over the last decade\, the definition of “Waters of the United States” has become one of the most frequently revised\, litigated\, and closely watched terms in federal environmental law. After years of regulatory whiplash\, multiple presidential administrations\, the Supreme Court’s decision in&nbsp\;Sackett v. EPA\, and continuing federal court challenges\, EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are once again redefining the scope of Clean Water Act jurisdiction. By mid-2026\, practitioners are expected to be working under—or preparing to work under—a new WOTUS rule built around the Supreme Court’s “relatively permanent” and “continuous surface connection” standards. But as with every recent WOTUS definition\, finality on paper may not mean certainty in the field. This course will bring together a former EPA General Counsel\, a current EPA Regional Administrator\, and a Florida environmental consultant with extensive Corps jurisdictional experience to discuss the latest legal\, regulatory\, and practical status of WOTUS. The panel will address what has changed\, what remains unclear\, how the new definition is being implemented\, what litigation may mean for permit applicants\, and how practitioners in Florida should approach jurisdictional determinations\, wetlands\, ditches\, tributaries\, adjacent wetlands\, and project planning under the new regime. Come with your questions. Audience participation is encouraged!
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Banyon Ballroom\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f380be17664da96a88755a56c25edd9f
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/f380be17664da96a88755a56c25edd9f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T193000Z
DTEND:20260722T211000Z
SUMMARY:The Next Generation of Species Mitigation and Conservation Banking
DESCRIPTION:As regulatory frameworks and ecological markets continue to change and evolve\, species' mitigation is entering a period of meaningful transition. This panel brings together key federal and state agencies to provide a forward-looking perspective on policy\, program development\, and implementation strategies shaping the next generation of species conservation. This session will explore how policy shifts\, market mechanisms\, and infrastructure innovation are converging to redefine how impacts are offset and how conservation value is created\, measured\, and monetized across Florida’s rapidly developing landscape. &nbsp\;Panelists will highlight advancements in species-focused mitigation tools\, provide critical updates on species listing status\, identify emerging trends influencing conservation banking\, and showcase innovative approaches to integrating wildlife crossings and corridor design into infrastructure projects\, including how these efforts are generating measurable ecological lift\, mitigation credits\, and quantifiable species protection outcomes.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Caxambus 1-2\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e9329774522bdaddeb6fd3bb6b6d21b7
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/e9329774522bdaddeb6fd3bb6b6d21b7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T193000Z
DTEND:20260722T211000Z
SUMMARY:Water Management District Updates on Minimum Flows and Levels and Water Reservations
DESCRIPTION:To prevent significant harm to the water resource due to water use\, the water management districts must adopt minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for waterbodies and groundwater according to an annual priority list. A Water Reservation sets aside a volume of water for the protection of fish and wildlife or public health and safety. Reserved volumes of water are unavailable for allocation to consumptive water uses. If the waterbody does not meet or is projected not to meet\, the adopted MFL\, the district must adopt a recovery or prevention strategy\, and coordinate with water users and other stakeholders to implement solutions to improve the status of the waterbody. This course provides an update on recent progress by each District which may highlight recently adopted MFLs or Reservations\, re-evaluations or changes in waterbody status\, and progress on projects and programs to address significant harm.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/2818876a72246751235f2ea184998c22
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T193000Z
DTEND:20260722T211000Z
SUMMARY:Emerging Issues In Pollution Liability and Technological Innovations
DESCRIPTION:Environmental enforcement in Florida continues to evolve\, with regulatory agencies placing increasing emphasis on accountability over compliance assistance. This policy shift is especially evident in the regulation of solid and hazardous waste\, soils\, and water quality—and it has intensified the scrutiny on both permitted activities and private property transactions. As enforcement tightens\, new technologies are entering the market to help regulated entities manage liability\, reduce costs\, and comply with stricter standards. This course explores recent legal and technical developments affecting pollution liability\, including case studies and real-world implications for property owners\, facility operators\, and transactional stakeholders. New this year is a presentation from Sedron Technologies on their advanced biosolids processing system now under construction in Martin County. The system offers a sustainable\, chemical-free method to transform wastewater biosolids into Class A fertilizer and recover clean water\, with added benefits such as PFAS destruction and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Course attendees are encouraged to engage in interactive discussion with environmental attorneys\, technical experts\, and innovators addressing today’s most pressing pollution liability challenges.
CATEGORIES:WASTE MANAGEMENT & SITE REMEDIATION
LOCATION:Calusa 12\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:caac5c4d45f3235bd20c88d9a3deaee8
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/caac5c4d45f3235bd20c88d9a3deaee8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T193000Z
DTEND:20260722T211000Z
SUMMARY:Aquifer Recharge\, Aquifer Storage And Recovery\, and Underground Injection Control
DESCRIPTION:This panel will discuss the current status and issues involving Florida’s underground injection control (UIC) regulatory program that authorizes the injection of fluids into underground formations and aquifer recharge projects. The panel will focus on the expanded use of aquifer storage and recovery and aquifer recharge projects involving potable\, surface water/stormwater\, or reclaimed water to enhance water supplies. The panel will cover changes to underground injection and aquifer recharge resulting from DEP’s recent indirect potable reuse regulations. Additionally\, the panel will discuss the recent US Supreme Court Maui decision and the subsequent EPA Maui Guidance to determine when an NPDES permit may be required for groundwater injection projects. Finally\, the use of exemptions and variances to obtain UIC approvals for these projects will be examined. Overcoming issues and impediments to obtaining UIC authorizations for deep well disposal of waste streams will also be discussed. Come prepared to listen\, learn\, and participate!
CATEGORIES:WATER SUPPLY & INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION:Calusa 11\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:04bf04300964e1b60f3efbd14eb8d962
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/04bf04300964e1b60f3efbd14eb8d962
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T193000Z
DTEND:20260722T211000Z
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Watershed Management Reimagined: Blending Infrastructure\, Innovation\, and Policy
DESCRIPTION:Course updated for 2025! The panel of experts will provide an in-depth examination of watershed management as a means of comprehensively integrating a variety of planning and regulatory programs currently implemented by FDEP and the water management districts\, including TMDLs\, MS4s\, NPDES\, PLRGs\, Water Quality Credit Trading\, and both structural and non-structural floodplain planning and management. The discussion will also touch on the emerging role of Urban Forest Management Plans (UFMPs) as a component of green infrastructure in municipal watershed strategies. The panel will discuss practical considerations and any changes to current agency practices. Audience participation is encouraged\, so bring your questions!
CATEGORIES:WATER SUPPLY & INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION:Calusa 10\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5e71137565241bb21705218cc95faafd
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/5e71137565241bb21705218cc95faafd
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T193000Z
DTEND:20260722T211000Z
SUMMARY:Unlocking Florida's Water Future: Innovative Solutions for Supply and Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting\, in-depth course where top water policy experts dive into Florida’s rapidly growing demand for water and explore innovative solutions to secure its future. This course focuses on how water reuse can revolutionize the state’s approach to water management. In 2020\, DEP was directed to develop potable reuse rules based on the Potable Reuse Commission recommendations. After four years\, Florida adopted new rules for direct potable reuse and revising indirect potable reuse rules. These changes are paving the way for a more sustainable and reliable water supply in the face of growing challenges.\n\nThroughout this course\, you'll listen to expert presentations and participate in dynamic panel discussions with water policy leaders\, engineers\, and innovators who are shaping the future of water supply in Florida and beyond. This course will leave you with a deeper understanding of how water reuse can help “grow the water pie” while protecting the environment and ensuring Florida's water future. Don’t miss out on this vital conversation about one of the most pressing issues of our time!
CATEGORIES:WATER SUPPLY & INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ea86adadc78a7f7a3a6ad9e47483188f
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/ea86adadc78a7f7a3a6ad9e47483188f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260722T213000Z
DTEND:20260722T223000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:16bd7515eeebc791aae94cf034f88b91
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/16bd7515eeebc791aae94cf034f88b91
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T123000Z
DTEND:20260723T141000Z
SUMMARY:FDEP Regulatory and Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:Always a timely and useful course to provide updates on the most current information and activities with the Department of Environmental Protection which we feel will be of most interest to our attendees\; includes review and analysis of rules and policies recently adopted or under development\, including the latest updates on the Stormwater Rule\, OSTDS and domestic wastewater rules\, and any published reports\; key/practical tips for all private/public regulated interests\; course format is designed for extensive audience participation.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Banyon Ballroom\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:02c3a2faf1d452e9381593132759f51d
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/02c3a2faf1d452e9381593132759f51d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T123000Z
DTEND:20260723T141000Z
SUMMARY:Strategic Planning And Permitting For Development
DESCRIPTION:Practical and informative course designed to address strategies for obtaining environmental\, cultural resources and land use approvals for land development projects under Florida’s current laws and agency practices\; consideration of effects of recent legislation and administrative actions taken by the Executive Branch\; discussion of “live local”\; discussion of successful approaches to processing and obtaining environmental &nbsp\;permits from regulatory agencies\, determinations of when to obtain the required permits and in what order\, and the level of specificity and procedural requirements of each agency. Course to also cover tracking and managing activities for compliance with permit conditions\, tips for gaining the respect of regulatory agencies\, and steps that should be taken to avoid costly enforcement litigation. Audience participation is encouraged.
CATEGORIES:LAND USE - REDEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
LOCATION:Calusa 10\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b5f1f52d2c5c9b7f46773d0391491944
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/b5f1f52d2c5c9b7f46773d0391491944
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T123000Z
DTEND:20260723T141000Z
SUMMARY:Avoiding Public Hearing Pitfalls: Preparation\, Presentation\, And Legal Challenges
DESCRIPTION:This panel provides practical and legal insights into managing public hearings before local governments from both the private party and local government perspectives. It specifically addresses issues arising in connection with public hearings and how to deal with denials by and challenges to local government decisions. This presentation will focus on strategic matters\, provide useful tips\, examine new and developing legal issues\, and address technical issues. Attendee participation will be encouraged.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 11\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4e730b6aee817764d221a90881f9bae3
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/4e730b6aee817764d221a90881f9bae3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T123000Z
DTEND:20260723T141000Z
SUMMARY:Cleaner Water Faster: Regulatory and Engineering Alternatives for Achieving Pollutant Load Reductions in Impaired Waters
DESCRIPTION:This course has been fully redesigned to focus on practical implementation of pollutant load reductions in the context of impaired waters. The session explores both regulatory and engineering pathways available to achieve pollutant load reductions and restore water quality more efficiently. Panelists will present real-world examples from across Florida\, highlighting how stakeholders are navigating the scientific\, technical\, and legal challenges associated with impaired waterbody designations. Basin Management Action Plans\, Alternative Restoration Plans (ARPs)\, and other implementation-focused strategies will be discussed as potential pathways to accelerate restoration while maintaining compliance with state and federal requirements. In parallel\, the course will examine engineering and watershed-based approaches for reducing pollutant loads\, including source controls\, treatment technologies\, stormwater retrofits\, and integrated watershed management strategies. Case studies will demonstrate how these approaches are being applied in practice to achieve measurable water quality improvements. Perspectives from both agencies and practitioners will be provided\, along with insights into coordination\, data needs\, modeling considerations\, and implementation challenges.\n\n
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 12\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:868f9cfb50bf837913076e6d0df8d2ee
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/868f9cfb50bf837913076e6d0df8d2ee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T123000Z
DTEND:20260723T141000Z
SUMMARY:Federal Wetlands Permitting Update
DESCRIPTION:This advanced course delivers a deep dive into the latest developments in the Army Corps of Engineers’ (ACOE) permitting processes under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. With a new federal administration in place\, our panel will analyze any fresh guidance or policy shifts emerging from ACOE headquarters\, and what they mean for practitioners. Experts will walk through the permitting process step-by-step\, sharing case studies\, practical strategies to streamline approvals\, and key red flags to avoid. Expect an interactive\, solutions-focused session designed to spark audience discussion and debate.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fb343c7abdd86df9f1e3263a27be84df
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/fb343c7abdd86df9f1e3263a27be84df
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T123000Z
DTEND:20260723T141000Z
SUMMARY:NEPA\, CWA\, and ESA Updates on Evolving Regulations and Policies under the Trump Administration
DESCRIPTION:Public and private sector projects located near wetlands\, endangered species habitats\, or other protected areas are often opposed by individuals and organizations during federal permitting proceedings as well as in federal court. Effective permitting of such projects requires an understanding of recent changes by the Trump Administration in the implementation and enforcement of applicable federal permitting laws and regulations. This seminar focuses on how to build a winning record and strategies for supporting or attacking permitting decisions in the courtroom. This course is ideal for managers and consultants who work on large or controversial projects involving wetlands\, endangered species or protected natural resources.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2257d863f0168963d645cf97360ffb04
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/2257d863f0168963d645cf97360ffb04
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T123000Z
DTEND:20260723T141000Z
SUMMARY:Waste Cleanup and Management: The Challenges of Change (Part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Two historically well- attended classes in the areas of waste cleanup and waste management regulation are now being combined to create a comprehensive “super” class that will address a multitude of current and emerging “hot topic” issues and developments in these areas with predictions and forecasts by a panel of experts on potential federal and state government regulatory responses. Those issues include projected data centers/AI-related impacts in Florida and anticipated government polices to address such impacts\; updates on state PFAS legislation and regulation and their effect on waste cleanup and Florida’s solid waste management industry\; anticipated significant FDEP rulemaking affecting waste cleanup (e.g.\, Chapters 62-788 and 62-524\, F.A.C.)\; potential changes to waste management regulations (e.g.\, Chapter 62-701\, F.A.C.) arenas and the regulatory consequences that may result\; projected landfill and solid waste management facility capacity\, and challenges in addressing Florida’s future solid waste management needs for an always increasing state population\, as well as industrial solid waste management developments. Come prepared to not only learn from our panel of experts on these and related topics but to offer your own thoughts and opinions on these issues as audience participation is strongly encouraged.
CATEGORIES:WASTE MANAGEMENT & SITE REMEDIATION
LOCATION:Caxambus 1-2\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9352204682bc77d2f51da55b7a3a6b8a
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/9352204682bc77d2f51da55b7a3a6b8a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T123000Z
DTEND:20260723T141000Z
SUMMARY:Cracking Florida's Water Permitting Code: From the Capitol to the Coast
DESCRIPTION:With all the attention on emerging contaminants of concern\, including PFOA/PFAs controversy\, this course is a must-attend! &nbsp\;This panel of experts will provide timely updates on new ways the Department of Environmental Protection and EPA are addressing water quality issues\; also includes basic as well as advanced discussion on water quality discharge permitting\, whether from industrial\, domestic\, or other discharge sources\; emphasis on current agency practices\, and updates on pending legal changes\; emerging water quality issues affecting industry\, regulations and the general population. Come prepared with your questions! &nbsp\;This course is designed for extensive audience participation.
CATEGORIES:WATER SUPPLY & INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:84d90e4e10dad616077a88949507d75a
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/84d90e4e10dad616077a88949507d75a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T143000Z
DTEND:20260723T161000Z
SUMMARY:Nutrient Trading Under Florida's New Stormwater Rule: WQEA\, RSMS\, and Compensating Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Florida’s new stormwater rule does more than increase nutrient treatment requirements. It also creates a performance-based framework for meeting those requirements through onsite treatment\, offsite compensating treatment\, and regional treatment mechanisms. In practice\, each project carries a measurable nutrient reduction obligation\, while tools such as Water Quality Enhancement Areas (WQEAs) and Regional Stormwater Management Systems (RSMS) may provide credits or allocations to help satisfy that obligation within the applicable regulatory constraints. This panel of experts will examine the emerging “cap-and-trade” framework for stormwater nutrient management under the ERP program\, including the respective roles of WQEAs and RSMS as sources of enhancement credits or pollutant reduction allocations. Panelists will discuss the statutory and regulatory framework\, pending rule development\, credit and allocation concepts\, receiving-water limitations\, and practical considerations for engineers\, attorneys\, consultants\, regulators\, local governments\, and regulated entities evaluating these tools in project planning and permitting. This course is designed for extensive audience participation\, so be sure to bring your questions!
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 10\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d13bf6eaeabd240001d7b989bf674f17
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/d13bf6eaeabd240001d7b989bf674f17
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T143000Z
DTEND:20260723T161000Z
SUMMARY:Agricultural Water Policy: The Latest Updates from FDACS
DESCRIPTION:This course will give you the latest information on water quality BMPs\, water use and reuse on agricultural lands\, and other policy changes resulting from the Legislative Session and implementation by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services\, including adoption of new BMP Manuals. Come hear from West Gregory\, the Water Policy Director\, and a panel of water policy experts on the latest updates affecting agriculture and Florida’s water resources.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 11\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4c8a41c8b6a3604e1bf10aac32f504b6
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/4c8a41c8b6a3604e1bf10aac32f504b6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T143000Z
DTEND:20260723T161000Z
SUMMARY:Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Update
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:56557711ccfb08785732671b60a4f5cf
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/56557711ccfb08785732671b60a4f5cf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T143000Z
DTEND:20260723T161000Z
SUMMARY:WMD Planning\, Regulatory\, and Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:An excellent course designed to provide insight into the regulatory\, planning\, and water supply development programs of Florida’s five water management districts\; includes a discussion of water resource development and water supply planning\; adoption and implementation of MFLs\; development of water reservations\; Environmental Resource Permitting updates\; secondary and cumulative impacts\; discussion of changes to water management district budgeting and cooperative funding for water quality and water supply\; and other emerging programs and issues\; audience participation encouraged.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9417c4a4ab80222264917a3b218acc52
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/9417c4a4ab80222264917a3b218acc52
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T143000Z
DTEND:20260723T161000Z
SUMMARY:Florida Wetland Delineation Methodology
DESCRIPTION:If you want to know precisely how state wetland jurisdiction is determined in Florida\, and the nuances of the uniform statewide wetland methodology\, this is your course! This course addresses the initial concept and formulation of 62-340\, F.A.C.\, the wetland jurisdictional methodology\, recent rule interpretations and policy. This experienced panel will discuss and analyze the application of vegetation\, soils and hydrologic indicators in determining presence of state regulated wetlands\; the methodologies used in the various tests\; application to altered and non-altered sites\; practical applications and dispute resolution. Examples and case studies will be discussed. This course is designed for extensive audience participation.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:787df67c4b311ee16e1f6daf46960bda
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/787df67c4b311ee16e1f6daf46960bda
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T143000Z
DTEND:20260723T161000Z
SUMMARY:Planning And Execution For Successful Environmental Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, the focus of this interactive discussion is facilitating sure and positive communication with both stakeholders and environmental regulatory agencies at the local\, state and federal levels. Preparation\, organization\, as well as an in-depth understanding of the legal framework and processes of regulation\, go a long way to ensuring a smoother and certainly more positive outcome. Here’s your chance to interact with the panel\, using real case studies\, and discuss which techniques were successful (or not) and receive expert advice from four instructors who’ve gotten results.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 12\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a8ca28f1a57469924251be5e1e7baab3
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/a8ca28f1a57469924251be5e1e7baab3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T143000Z
DTEND:20260723T161000Z
SUMMARY:Waste Cleanup and Management: The Challenges of Change (Part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Two historically well- attended classes in the areas of waste cleanup and waste management regulation are now being combined to create a comprehensive “super” class that will address a multitude of current and emerging “hot topic” issues and developments in these areas with predictions and forecasts by a panel of experts on potential federal and state government regulatory responses. Those issues include projected data centers/AI-related impacts in Florida and anticipated government polices to address such impacts\; updates on state PFAS legislation and regulation and their effect on waste cleanup and Florida’s solid waste management industry\; anticipated significant FDEP rulemaking affecting waste cleanup (e.g.\, Chapters 62-788 and 62-524\, F.A.C.)\; potential changes to waste management regulations (e.g.\, Chapter 62-701\, F.A.C.) arenas and the regulatory consequences that may result\; projected landfill and solid waste management facility capacity\, and challenges in addressing Florida’s future solid waste management needs for an always increasing state population\, as well as industrial solid waste management developments. Come prepared to not only learn from our panel of experts on these and related topics but to offer your own thoughts and opinions on these issues as audience participation is strongly encouraged.
CATEGORIES:WASTE MANAGEMENT & SITE REMEDIATION
LOCATION:Caxambus 1-2\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/f6b928365656c812f76042b16f191e25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T161000Z
DTEND:20260723T173000Z
SUMMARY:Thursday Luncheon with Keynote or Door Prize Drawings by Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Banyon Ballroom\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/ad996ab5ff1b1e1c463088f405ad4f16
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T173000Z
DTEND:20260723T191000Z
SUMMARY:Strengthening Coastal Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Updated for 2026\, this highly popular course brings together practitioners\, agency leadership\, and industry experts to share real-world lessons learned from planning and implementing projects funded under Florida’s Resilient Florida Program. Drawing from direct project experience\, panelists will provide practical insights into what works—and what doesn’t—when advancing resilience planning projects and initiatives from concept through design and construction. The discussion will highlight strategies for overcoming common challenges\, with a focus on accelerating early project phases\, navigating approvals\, creating policies that facilitate project development\, maintaining project momentum\, and data management best practices to help communities before\, during\, and address and adapt to current and future flood risk. The panel will also explore what lies ahead for the Resilient Florida Program\, including expectations for the coming year and the implications of the Florida Legislature’s funding levels for the program overall. &nbsp\;Panelists will also discuss key resilience projects\, and data collection initiatives happening across the state\, to prepare for current and future weather hazards. &nbsp\;Participants are encouraged to engage with panelists and come prepared with questions\, as this session focuses on actionable insights\, funding sources for future projects\, and practical guidance for advancing resilience for coastal and inland projects in Florida. Plus Eddy is in the house!
CATEGORIES:CLIMATE IMPACTS & COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
LOCATION:Caxambus 1-2\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/9a8b066e8745661dc2342a18f699fb2b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T173000Z
DTEND:20260723T191000Z
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) – A Water Management Balancing Act?
DESCRIPTION:This extremely popular panel of agency staff and experts is back to discuss the latest developments regarding the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)\, including priority projects\, obstacles\, funding and how these projects may affect various stakeholders. The panel will focus on emerging issues including ecological benefits of CERP\, status of funding\, timelines for key projects\, Lake Okeechobee and more. The panel represents a diverse cross-section of government\, tribal governments\, environmental and agricultural interests. The panel will be run as a round-table discussion with each speaker presenting their unique perspective regarding CERP projects across south Florida. There will be plenty of opportunity for audience engagement. Do not miss this updated and exciting panel.
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 10\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/f215f4b2858012515b144bc200e04090
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T173000Z
DTEND:20260723T191000Z
SUMMARY:Delivering One Water Outcomes: Aligning Across Florida's Water System
DESCRIPTION:Florida’s water leaders each play a critical role in shaping policy\, permitting\, funding\, and implementation. Yet even with strong leadership\, delivering consistent\, integrated outcomes across the system remains a challenge. This session brings together perspectives from across that system to explore how alignment can be strengthened to support shared outcomes. Whether you regulate\, plan\, fund\, design\, or deliver\, your role is essential. Join this conversation to help connect existing efforts\, improve coordination\, and advance the outcomes Florida’s water future depends on.
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 11\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:08c59a2dce6c0a78c544b578d4b504c4
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/08c59a2dce6c0a78c544b578d4b504c4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T173000Z
DTEND:20260723T191000Z
SUMMARY:Florida's Environment and Water Policy and the 2026 Florida Legislature
DESCRIPTION:Absolutely the most current and reliable information available on what the 2026 Legislature passed (or considered but failed to pass) and why\; assessment of Florida’s changing political landscape with respect to environmental and water policy issues\; comprehensive preview of what’s expected with respect to the implementation of 2026 legislation with a look ahead to the 2027 session and beyond. This course is designed for audience participation\, so come with your questions for the panelists!
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0d24b50d2d6a6a460c1fe102178ddb60
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/0d24b50d2d6a6a460c1fe102178ddb60
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T173000Z
DTEND:20260723T191000Z
SUMMARY:The Essentials Of Obtaining An Environmental Resource Permit: The Nuts And Bolts Of ERP Permitting
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide a detailed and in-depth breakdown of all aspects and components necessary for the environmental professional to obtain an ERP permit in an efficient and effective manner. This course will take the audience through all the steps in the review and issuance of an ERP permit including an administrative permit challenge. In addition\, the course will discuss how new and proposed rules and policies are affecting the permitting process. Learn from this highly-experienced panel all of the essential criteria and policies\, including wetland and mitigation requirements\, stormwater requirements\, water quality and administrative and legal requirements critical to finalize a permit. This course is a must for environmental professionals who want to understand all aspects of ERP permitting to better represent their clients and deliver efficient results. Audience participation is encouraged.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/b7ba7a85ae178339aa38e440b6045771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T173000Z
DTEND:20260723T191000Z
SUMMARY:Florida Brownfields: Strategies for Smarter Cleanup and Stronger Communities
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide environmental engineers\, attorneys\, and other brownfield stakeholders with a practical\, detailed overview of how to navigate the redevelopment of contaminated sites in Florida. Participants will learn how current state and federal rules\, including recent changes from the 2025 Florida Legislative Session\, directly impact liability management\, site cleanup\, and redevelopment financing. The panel will walk through replicable processes for addressing risk\, satisfying regulatory requirements\, and structuring public-private partnerships that align with legal and technical best practices. Case examples will be used to illustrate how successful projects have been executed\, with a focus on the technical\, financial\, and legal strategies that made them work. By the end of the course\, attendees will have a clear understanding of how to approach brownfield redevelopment projects efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws.
CATEGORIES:WASTE MANAGEMENT & SITE REMEDIATION
LOCATION:Calusa 12\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3c42a3129973f7627d6c4daad6e077d3
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/3c42a3129973f7627d6c4daad6e077d3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T173000Z
DTEND:20260723T191000Z
SUMMARY:Florida MS4 And NPDES Update
DESCRIPTION:The panel of experts will provide a timely update on procedural and substantive considerations in permitting under the NPDES program\, including stormwater\; numeric nutrient criteria\; program administration\; case law update\, including Sackett v. EPA regarding Waters of the U.S.\; enforcement and citizen suits\; additional compliance considerations\; how to interpret complex regulations\; examples of industrial and construction applications\; implementation of stormwater NPDES\; MS4 program\; current agency practices\; and emerging trends and issues. Audience participation is encouraged!
CATEGORIES:WATER SUPPLY & INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:44a84833bcce05f1c23007770506d9a6
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/44a84833bcce05f1c23007770506d9a6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T193000Z
DTEND:20260723T211000Z
SUMMARY:Environmental Permitting and Enforcement Update
DESCRIPTION:Timely and informative update on permitting and enforcement procedures utilized by environmental agencies\; beginner to intermediate course\; covers permits and permit renewals\; construction and operation permits\; time limitations\; monitoring\; agency enforcement of permit conditions\; fines and other penalties\; legal and ethical considerations\; other emerging trends and issues including legislative review of agency rules and ratification of proposed rules\; audience participation encouraged.
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1cfcbfd17bf6370012c5ae79df4862a9
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/1cfcbfd17bf6370012c5ae79df4862a9
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T193000Z
DTEND:20260723T211000Z
SUMMARY:What's New in Environmental Resource Permitting
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWe use a roundtable/discussion approach\, so there are no presentations to download for this course.
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Caxambus 1-2\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c1242fceaaa08ea410e0788c0631f9e6
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/c1242fceaaa08ea410e0788c0631f9e6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T193000Z
DTEND:20260723T211000Z
SUMMARY:FRESH FROM FLORIDA: Emerging Issues in Agriculture and Their Effect on the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Florida agriculture&nbsp\;plays a significant role&nbsp\;in meeting the food and commodity&nbsp\;needs of a growing world population and in environmental stewardship. This course will discuss&nbsp\;new and ever-evolving topics – including land use management and preservation\, water use\, and wetland and wildlife conservation – and their effect on Florida’s&nbsp\;agricultural community. Expect the&nbsp\;expert&nbsp\;panelists to discuss recent state and federal legislation affecting agriculture in Florida\, best management practice&nbsp\;(BMP)&nbsp\;developments\, industry trends\, historic and predicted changes in water use and availability\, permitting strategies\, and more! Don’t miss it!
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 12\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:55733807fbc15723ee3178e9044bc1f0
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/55733807fbc15723ee3178e9044bc1f0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T193000Z
DTEND:20260723T211000Z
SUMMARY:Drawing Wetland Lines Using Federal Delineation Methodology
DESCRIPTION:This course addresses how to delineate a federal wetland using the 1987 Wetland Jurisdictional Manual and 2010 Regional Supplement. If you want to know precisely how a wetland jurisdictional boundary is set at the federal level\, and the subtle and not so subtle differences and nuances of Federal wetland methodology\, this is your course! The panel will discuss and analyze the application of vegetation\, soils and hydrologic indicators in determining presence of federal regulated wetlands\; the methodologies used in the various tests\; and practical applications. Other federal guidance and tools will be discussed\, including the Federal Ordinary High Water Line Manual and the new Delineation Data Form.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 11\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d4d1e6066998393be5fa31ae25c52fec
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/d4d1e6066998393be5fa31ae25c52fec
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T193000Z
DTEND:20260723T211000Z
SUMMARY:Permitting And Development In The Marine Environment
DESCRIPTION:So\, your proposed project is located over state-owned\, Sovereign Submerged Lands\, or in an Aquatic Preserve. How do you navigate the additional hurdles such as considerations over highly protected marine resources\, greater limitations on project size or scope\, limitations or even prohibitions on dredging\, and a potential visit to the Governor and Cabinet? Come listen to a panel of experts as they provide an overview of the latest changes\, emerging issues and challenges with regard to DEP’s proprietary authority over state-owed submerged lands and the special protections over designated Aquatic Preserves. The course includes recent developments regarding balancing the rights of riparian waterfront owners versus the public interest consideration in state-owned submerged land\; a discussion of special permit conditions\, practices in requesting authorization to use sovereign submerged land for private uses\; and the process of gaining approval for your project from the Division of State Lands and the Governor and Cabinet. Bring your questions\, because this course is designed for extensive audience participation!
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6ddd2d18d3a58aa85e6d2cd20057462c
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/6ddd2d18d3a58aa85e6d2cd20057462c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T193000Z
DTEND:20260723T211000Z
SUMMARY:Linking Growth With Water Supply Availability
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of integrating regional water supply plans of local government with the plans and projects of water utilities through a prescribed planning process requiring cooperation between water management districts and local and regional water management districts and local and regional water utilities\; regulatory incentives for the development of alternative water supplies\; financial assistance for utilities\; linking the growth management plans of local governments with the plans and projects of water utilities\; applying the principles of consistency with concurrency as set forth in Florida law and implementing rules. Audience participation is encouraged.
CATEGORIES:WATER SUPPLY & INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION:Calusa 10\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:06b773d7738c1efe25a775e8b4c8d9a7
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/06b773d7738c1efe25a775e8b4c8d9a7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T193000Z
DTEND:20260723T211000Z
SUMMARY:Permits\, Politics\, and Public Perception: Communicating High-Profile Environmental Projects
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session tackles the communication dynamics that increasingly influence permitting outcomes. Participants will gain insights into how communication strategies can support regulatory success\, reduce project risk\, and improve stakeholder trust in complex environmental projects. Drawing on real-world experience supporting complex environmental\, water\, energy\, and infrastructure initiatives across Florida\, this course explores how communications strategies can support permitting success from both regulator-facing and public-facing perspectives.
CATEGORIES:WATER SUPPLY & INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION:Banyon Ballroom\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c8f007f8a0745fd25229e2d94a31d1e5
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/c8f007f8a0745fd25229e2d94a31d1e5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260723T193000Z
DTEND:20260723T211000Z
SUMMARY:From Vision to Reality: Tools for Advancing the Florida Wildlife Corridor
DESCRIPTION:This course will focus on the real-world implementation of the Florida Wildlife Corridor —what it takes to turn a conservation vision into tangible outcomes. With nearly half of the 18 million-acre corridor already under conservation management and the rest largely comprised of working agricultural lands\, success depends on balancing preservation with landowner partnerships. Panelists will explain how tools like conservation easements\, strategic land acquisitions\, and payments for ecosystem services are being used to secure and connect critical habitats. Attendees will gain insight into how legislative support\, funding mechanisms\, and cross-sector collaboration are driving forward one of the state’s most ambitious conservation efforts—and what’s next to maintain momentum.
CATEGORIES:WILDLIFE & HABITAT CONSERVATION
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f1a19265c31b950eef43704e5396c1aa
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/f1a19265c31b950eef43704e5396c1aa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T123000Z
DTEND:20260724T141000Z
SUMMARY:The Evolution of Transportation\, Infrastructure\, and Resiliency Efforts
DESCRIPTION:Transportation and utility infrastructure in Florida continues to evolve on multiple fronts as technology\, travel patterns\, and resiliency planning influence how our infrastructure is designed\, funded\, and utilized. This panel gathers engineers\, economic specialists\, and planners to discuss how their work is evolving in the face of these changes.
CATEGORIES:CLIMATE IMPACTS & COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
LOCATION:Calusa 10\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0a3badf8b21892cb9fdc4a6f171f1737
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/0a3badf8b21892cb9fdc4a6f171f1737
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T123000Z
DTEND:20260724T141000Z
SUMMARY:UMAM Basics And Beyond
DESCRIPTION:In Florida\, the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) is used by local\, state and federal regulatory agencies to determine the amount of mitigation necessary to offset impacts to wetlands and other surface waters and the number of mitigation credits to be assigned to a mitigation bank. This course will focus on UMAM fundamentals with additional discussion reflecting any recent policy or rule changes under consideration by the FDEP and the panel’s experience with thousands of individual UMAM assessments. Audience participation is encouraged.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 11\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ac61cb509d6d2f0ef393f3e48b927aa0
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/ac61cb509d6d2f0ef393f3e48b927aa0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T123000Z
DTEND:20260724T141000Z
SUMMARY:Planning the Future: State Leadership or State Preemption? Legislative Updates & Legal Battles
DESCRIPTION:This panel of experts will discuss the results of an active 2026 legislative session\, the latest with the Live Local Act and how local governments are responding\, as well as the latest Florida planning trends. The panel will also discuss the direction of land use in the state\, including discussion of state preemption. This course is updated every year to discuss new and anticipated legislation\, emerging issues and problems\, and examples of local government innovation. Bring your questions\, as audience participation and debate is highly encouraged!
CATEGORIES:LAND USE - REDEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
LOCATION:Calusa 12\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4f17ed08eb3f0f1256f7a21bf0125011
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/4f17ed08eb3f0f1256f7a21bf0125011
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T123000Z
DTEND:20260724T141000Z
SUMMARY:Mastering Expert Testimony That Wins
DESCRIPTION:Expert testimony can make or break adversarial proceedings. This session shows lawyers how to manage experts effectively\, protect their opinions under applicable legal standards\, and elicit clear\, credible\, and persuasive testimony. It also shows PhDs\, engineers\, and other technical experts how to deliver defensible work\, withstand challenges\, and communicate opinions with greater impact. This session will teach lawyers how to best serve their clients when working with experts and teach experts how to make themselves highly valued and sought-after partners who clients and counsel will want to retain again and again.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:184079dcda8e715ce4adb9784eab3a7f
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/184079dcda8e715ce4adb9784eab3a7f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T123000Z
DTEND:20260724T141000Z
SUMMARY:Treatment Wetlands For Ecosystem Restoration And Water Resource Augmentation
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands provide natural\, sustainable\, and environmentally beneficial water quality improvement. This exciting course will include a detailed overview of treatment wetland applications\, design and permitting\, and recent trends and innovations to address some of the state’s most complex challenges associated with surface water quality and water supply shortages. Surface water quality protection will be highlighted by how SFWMD is using treatment wetlands to restore and protect ecologically sensitive areas of South Florida. The Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas (ESTAs) include a stringent water quality-based effluent limit (WQBEL) for phosphorus concentration. The Northern STAs (NSTAs) are constructed to reduce nutrient load for water discharging into Lake Okeechobee or the Caloosahatchee or St. Lucie Estuaries. &nbsp\;Water resource augmentation using treatment wetlands will be highlighted by multiple projects that reuse wastewater effluent providing multi-functional and multi-beneficial systems that protect water quality\, enhance water availability\, and protect public health. Recent advancements include new interpretations of the Florida Administrative Code to better target natural recharge areas for groundwater augmentation\, couple treatment wetlands with groundwater recharge via injection\, and include treatment intensification to provide treatment of micropollutants\, including unregulated contaminants and PFAS\, in potable reuse applications.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2824336f8fc8441fa97ca5e120b42bdd
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/2824336f8fc8441fa97ca5e120b42bdd
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T123000Z
DTEND:20260724T141000Z
SUMMARY:Mangroves Seagrasses and Living Shorelines
DESCRIPTION:This session will address the types of permits (CCCL\, ERP\, JCP) that apply to marine-related projects and includes presentations on how the ecology and biology of Florida’s seagrasses and mangroves drive the reality of regulatory responses\; what restoration options and assessment strategies are available and appropriate\; the challenges of the permitting process and the importance of establishing realistic restoration goals that can be measured as well as attained. Also\, some focus will be given to UMAM assessments for seagrass impacts and mitigation\; living shorelines\, mangrove restoration and other estuarine restoration techniques\; and restoration site selection\, techniques\, and monitoring in the context of the regulatory environment. This course provides excellent coverage of a very complex subject.
CATEGORIES:WILDLIFE & HABITAT CONSERVATION
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0850719dd1bc458f48f61e95fbb10921
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/0850719dd1bc458f48f61e95fbb10921
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T143000Z
DTEND:20260724T161000Z
SUMMARY:Disaster Mitigation\, The Insurance Industry And Climate Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of policies and regulations that link disaster mitigation policy to climate resiliency issues. The presentation will explore these linkages as well as room for improvement in them. With major storms continuing to impact Florida every few years\, agency orders are also a policy implication to be considered\, both in short-term response and long-term planning factors. Case studies will be presented that harmonize the concepts of planning for\, or responding to\, disasters and incorporating aspects of future resiliency into projects. Finally\, the session will also explore an important relationship with insurance and funding mechanisms\, some of which provide dual benefits in the disaster mitigation and recovery realm as well as the flexibility to add components that address future resiliency.
CATEGORIES:CLIMATE IMPACTS & COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
LOCATION:Calusa 8-9\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1bc983ca42a496f0085471ff52816639
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/1bc983ca42a496f0085471ff52816639
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T143000Z
DTEND:20260724T161000Z
SUMMARY:Energy Policy Transitions And Their Impact On Florida Industry
DESCRIPTION:Recent federal policy shifts have altered or rolled back several carbon-related initiatives adopted in prior years. While Florida does not maintain statewide carbon mandates\, many businesses made operational\, capital\, and strategic decisions in response to earlier federal policies. This session brings together representatives from mining\, power generation\, ports\, and municipalities to discuss how they are evaluating prior investments\, adjusting compliance strategies\, and planning amid regulatory uncertainty. The discussion will address cost implications\, operational flexibility\, infrastructure planning\, and lessons learned from rapid policy change.
CATEGORIES:CROSS-CUTTING & EMERGING ISSUES
LOCATION:Calusa 12\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bb4f818e3ce17eb08f3ffe02362b6c19
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/bb4f818e3ce17eb08f3ffe02362b6c19
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T143000Z
DTEND:20260724T161000Z
SUMMARY:The Evolving Landscape of Florida Wetland Mitigation Banking
DESCRIPTION:Florida’s mitigation banking industry continues to rapidly evolve as regulatory agencies\, bankers\, consultants\, and permittees navigate changing policy\, market demands\, and implementation challenges.&nbsp\;This course will provide a focused update on key regulatory and operational developments impacting mitigation banking in Florida\, including implementation of Senate Bill 492 and its evolving application. Attendees will also hear updates from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and gain insight into current draft revisions to Florida’s mitigation banking rule\, with particular attention to financial assurances and related legal and regulatory considerations. Designed for environmental professionals with a working knowledge of mitigation banking\, this session offers a practical look at the latest policy shifts and what they may mean for future mitigation bank operations and project permitting throughout the state.
CATEGORIES:ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & AGENCY UPDATES
LOCATION:Calusa 2-3\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b85ca2221c7c87052b1e36b30df04793
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/b85ca2221c7c87052b1e36b30df04793
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T143000Z
DTEND:20260724T161000Z
SUMMARY:Florida Beach Management and Coastal Program Update
DESCRIPTION:Beaches are a valuable resource in Florida\, as they provide storm protection to upland infrastructure\, nesting habitat to sea turtles\, and recreational value to tourists and locals. Since coastal development and navigation inlets have interrupted the natural littoral drift of sediment along much of Florida’s coastline\, it is necessary to nourish these sandy beaches on a recurring basis. Additional development within this dynamic and sensitive coastal beach environment requires a special permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This course examines the regulatory framework and practical aspects of Florida’s beach management and Coastal Construction Control Line programs and covers current agency procedures and practices\; emerging agency policy\; and special permitting considerations for storm impact planning and emergency response\, including appropriate use of coastal armoring structures. Always a timely and informative course.
CATEGORIES:PERMITTING & REGULATORY PRACTICE
LOCATION:Calusa 11\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5f90dc4ad90c1b948c166f69cc839351
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/5f90dc4ad90c1b948c166f69cc839351
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T143000Z
DTEND:20260724T161000Z
SUMMARY:Remediation and Site Closure Strategies – Practical Solutions to Complex Sites
DESCRIPTION:This course presents legal and practical strategies for site remediation in a variety of scenarios. Case studies will focus on creative solutions\, regulatory flexibilities\, and innovative technologies used to achieve site closures. A must-attend\, timely\, and informative course designed for active audience participation.
CATEGORIES:WASTE MANAGEMENT & SITE REMEDIATION
LOCATION:Calusa 10\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:02c3e0686b2f89e8bb29d48c46cc0b3b
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/02c3e0686b2f89e8bb29d48c46cc0b3b
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DTSTAMP:20260616T221331Z
DTSTART:20260724T143000Z
DTEND:20260724T161000Z
SUMMARY:Endangered Species Act Compliance Tools Under Section 10: Habitat Conservation Plans and Conservation Benefit Agreements
DESCRIPTION:This course provides an overview of the latest developments and best practices in tools available to non-federal entities to comply with the federal Endangered Species Act. Section 10 of the ESA allows for incidental take permits or enhancement of survival permits that provide durable\, long-term regulatory assurances that are not available under the federal consultation process of ESA Section 7. These tools have been widely used across the country but less so in Florida. This course will provide a roadmap for how to consider these tools for your projects\, lessons learned from successful plans\, and pitfalls to avoid. The panel will also discuss how recent court decisions and regulatory changes may influence this key provision of the ESA. Highly relevant case studies will be provided from Florida\, the eastern United States\, and around the country.
CATEGORIES:WILDLIFE & HABITAT CONSERVATION
LOCATION:Calusa 4-5\, Marco Island\, FL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:054b1bf8afc08fb6bcfb61ef9a788bcb
URL:http://epss2026.sched.com/event/054b1bf8afc08fb6bcfb61ef9a788bcb
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