Florida Politicos Hopeful In Wake Of Comprehensive Water Policy Passage
March 9, 2015 Late last week, the Florida House of Representatives convincingly passed (106 Yeas to 9 Nays) a comprehensive water policy.
House Bill 7003 — Water Resources — most notably revises provisions relating to water resource development and establishes and implements minimum flows and levels and total maximum daily loads.
HB 7003 also comprises a Central Florida Water Initiative; projects of South Florida Water Management District; preferred water supply sources; consumptive use permit applications; improvements on private agricultural lands; Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program; power and duties of water management districts with regard to water production and water resource and supply development; regional water supply planning; springs and aquifer protection; surface water classification; and potable water supply.
In a released statement, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam seemed pleased and encouraged in regard to the House passage of HB 7003.
“Florida’s most unifying feature is our water, and the House of Representatives has shown great leadership in passing a bill that will provide a comprehensive, long-term, and flexible approach to protecting the supply and quality of our water now and in the future.
“I would especially like to thank Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Chairman Matt Caldwell for making water policy a top priority, and we look forward to continuing to work with Senate President Andy Gardiner and the entire Senate on this issue.”
Today, the FL House passed legislation to create a comprehensive water strategy! RT to support the plan. #sayfie pic.twitter.com/IQ8hAJi4sz
— Steve Crisafulli (@SteveCrisafulli) March 5, 2015
Today, Florida took a historic step towards protecting the supply and quality of our water. pic.twitter.com/StX4Q8JAVk
— Adam Putnam (@adamputnam) March 5, 2015
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