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CSEC Environmental Stewardship Subcommittee

The CSEC Environmental Stewardship Subcommittee has highlighted critical issues focusing on conservation, land acquisition, wetland protection, stormwater management, sewage treatment, coastal protection, and air quality. Key proposals include raising funding for conservation initiatives, supporting Florida Forever renewal, enhancing wetland regulations, retrofitting stormwater facilities, eliminating sewage discharges into surface waters, and incentivizing tree protection and sustainable transportation. These recommendations aim to promote environmental sustainability and protect vital ecosystems and community health.

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CSEC Environmental Stewardship Subcommittee

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  1. CSECEnvironmental Stewardship Subcommittee Key Issue Areas Discussed by the Subcommittee: Conservation Land Acquisition Wetland Protection Stormwater & Water Quality Sewage Treatment & Landfills Coastal Issues Air Quality

  2. Environmental Stewardship Subcommittee A. Conservation Land Acquisition • 1. Raise NWFWMD to 1.0 mill • 2. Support renewal of Florida Forever • 3. Consider developer incentives - density bonus, conservation easements, etc. B. Wetland Protection • 1. NW Fla. Land Trust - regional land trust system • 2. Adopt Escambia ordinance as model C. Stormwater & Water Quality • 1. Stormwater facilities as amenities • 2. Challenges of retrofitting • 3. Increase retention requirements from 1/2” to 1”

  3. Environmental Stewardship Subcommittee D. Sewage Treatment & Landfills • 1. Eliminate all sewage discharges into surface waters • 2. Create water re-use infrastructure. • 3. Encourage central wastewater systems E. Coastal Issues • 1. Protect coastal habitat and communities • 2. Incentives for maintaining natural shorelines F. Air Quality • 1. Incentives for protecting trees • 2. Carbon sequestration • 3. Encourage bike and pedestrian use

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