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FL S0568

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lee Constantine

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Part IV of Chapter 369, Florida Statutes, establishing the "Florida Springs Protection Act"
  • Declares Florida's springs are precious natural resources threatened by flow reductions and declining water quality due to pollution, nutrient loading, and poor wastewater management
  • Recognizes springs provide recreational opportunities, tourism economic benefits, critical habitat for endangered species, and serve as water quality indicators
  • Establishes legislative intent that springs can be restored through stewardship, planning strategies, best management practices, and regulatory programs protecting springs and their springsheds
  • Effective date: July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Florida Springs Protection Act [EPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Environmental Preservation and Conservation

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Environmental Preservation and Conservation12/9/2009

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