38th Environmental Permitting Summer School

This course was new in 2021 and is back by popular demand! Stream restoration projects can provide numerous benefits to the watershed and local communities; including pollutant attenuation, enhanced fish and wildlife habitat, flood hazard reduction, erosion control, and improved quality of life and economic stimulus through enhanced recreation. This course focuses on the different components that encompass stream restoration projects, which include project siting and acquisition, stream classification, feasibility, design and permitting, construction and post-construction monitoring, and more. This session will highlight case studies with innovative stream restoration techniques specifically suited for Florida conditions. Circumstances favoring turnkey and watershed solutions, versus modular and local services, will be discussed. In addition, panelists will share how stream restoration as a BMP could provide water quality credits for BMAPs and future banking opportunities. Come prepared with your questions for this panel of experts! Audience participation is highly encouraged!