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- Air and water pollution, toxic and hazardous waste, endangered species protection, and balancing public health and environmental values against the protection of private property interests are challenges that face our Florida communities - it is important to know your rights when it comes to Florida Environmental Law.
- Environmental resource permitting (ERP) Special issues regarding endangered species and conservation areas It is critical that we find creative ways to use Florida’s land without jeopardizing our resources.
- Because the Florida Environmental Laws are complex, it is often difficult for individuals to interpret these regulations before purchasing or developing a tract of land.
- This is where an attorney that understands Florida Environmental Law can assist with matters that pertain to land use, zoning, development, and environmental regulations.
- If you need Florida Environmental Law assistance with compliance issues, enforcement actions, or other administrative proceedings, please contact my law office.
A brief overview on Environmental Law:
Floridians enjoy a veritable outdoor paradise in the Sunshine State. There are countless activities, from fishing, hunting to water sports and beach activities, that we appreciate as residents. No matter where you travel in our great State, there is so much to appreciate. It is also the reason that over 100 million travelers visit Florida every year.
As a result, many environmental problems result from the inappropriate use of our natural resources. Air and water pollution, toxic and hazardous waste, endangered species protection, and balancing public health and environmental values against the protection of private property interests are challenges that face our Florida communities.
Environmental laws are usually created with good intentions, but even a seemingly small change to an environmental regulation can directly and significantly affect developers, businesses, and landowners. For instance, what if you are about to acquire property and you discover it is partially contaminated? Or, what should you do if you are facing possible litigation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
Here are some other issues that you may face at some point:
- Wetlands jurisdiction determinations
- Wetlands alteration, mitigation, and sovereign lands issues
- Third-party audits
- Groundwater contamination and asbestos issues
- Hazardous waste and landfill permitting.
- Environmental civil and administrative litigation
- Brownfields permitting and redevelopment
- Marinas and submerged land leases
- Due diligence and environmental compliance assessments
- Stormwater management permitting.
- Environmental resource permitting (ERP)
- Special issues regarding endangered species and conservation areas
It is critical that we find creative ways to use Florida’s land without jeopardizing our resources. Because the environmental laws are complex, it is often difficult for individuals to interpret these regulations before purchasing or developing a tract of land. Without the proper upfront guidance, real estate purchases and development projects may turn out to be a legal nightmare. This is where an attorney that understands environmental law can assist with matters that pertain to land use, zoning, development, and environmental regulations.
I’m Rob Robinson, and I am a 5th generation Floridian and an avid outdoorsman with over 30 years of practicing law in Florida. One of my dedicated practice areas is Florida Environmental Law. By working closely with environmental regulators, I can use this collaboration to guide my clients through the complex field of Federal, State, and local environmental permitting.
If you need Florida Environmental Law assistance with compliance issues, enforcement actions, or other administrative proceedings, please contact my law office. I have helped numerous clients avoid litigation and find common ground that advances both economic progress and environmental well-being. I will always work hard to protect your entitlements and property rights.
