Environmental Law Selected Bibliography

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

• Public Access- https://www.dep.state.fl.us
• Note- DEP is the lead agency in Florida for environmental management and stewardship divided into three primary areas: Regulatory Programs, Land and Recreation, and Water Policy and Ecosystem Restoration.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

• Public Access- http://myfwc.com/
• Note- FWC is authorized by the Florida Constitution to enact rules and regulations regarding Florida's fish and wildlife resources.

Florida Water Management Districts

• Northwest Florida Water Management District
• • Public Access- http://www.nwfwater.com/
• St. Johns River Water Management District
• • Public Access- https://www.sjrwmd.com/
• South Florida Water Management District
• • Public Access- https://www.sfwmd.gov/
• Southwest Florida Water Management District
• • Public Access- http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/
• Suwanee River Water Management District
• • Public Access- http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/
• Note- The water management districts administer flood protection programs and perform technical investigations into water resources. The districts also develop water management plans for water shortages in times of drought and to acquire and manage lands for water management purposes under the Save Our Rivers program. Regulatory programs delegated to the districts include programs to manage the consumptive use of water, aquifer recharge, well construction and surface water management.

Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management

• Public Access- http://www.miamidade.gov/environment/
• Note- Provides local support for Florida DEP projects as well as regulating Miami-Dade County's public water supply, beach maintenance and preservation, as well as other duties.

1. The Environmental and Land Use Section of the Florida Bar

   • Public Access- http://eluls.org/
   • Note- Provides information and resources on Florida and Federal environmental law.
   • Section Reporter available at http://eluls.org/reporter/
    

   The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)

   • Public Access- https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/nature/cerp.htm
   • Note- CERP provides a framework and guide to restore, protect and preserve the water resources of central and southern Florida, including the Everglades, covering 16 counties over an 18,000-square-mile area.
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