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This week we discuss the upcoming interim committee meetings and how they are important to conservation and water quality. Here is the list to pay attention to this week. If you can’t watch them, don’t worry we will discuss the highlights on the next episode. Also, District 42 Representative Anna V. Eskamani joins us to provide a valuable perspective about legislating and advocacy.

Senate

Tuesday 1/14 - 11 am - Agriculture Committee

• Presentation by DACS Commissioner Wilton Simpson
• Looking for any mention of surplus lands/best management practices

Tuesday 1/14 - 11 am - Environment and Natural Resources

• Presentation by DEP on progress in achieving water quality goals in BMAPs and other impaired waters
• Presentation by FDEP on implementation of the Water Quality Improvement Grant Program

Wednesday 1/15 - 1:00 pm - Approps. Committee on agriculture, environment, and general government

• Budget Review from FDEP, FDACS, FWC
• Program Review - FDACS - Agricultural Best Management Practices
• Program Review - FDEP - Alternative Water Supply, Water Quality, Resilient Florida, & Coastal Protection

House

• Tuesday 1/14 - 9:00 am - Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
• Panel Discussion with FDACS/DEP/FWC

Tuesday 1/14 - 3:30 pm - Natural Resources & Disasters

• Panel Discussion by local govs. Impacted by hurricanes

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