The program is designed to ensure that activities in uplands, wetlands and other
surface waters do not degrade water quality or degrade habitat for aquatic or
wetland dependent wildlife. The five Water Management District Offices and
six DEP District Offices share the responsibility of implementing the ERP
program.
 Environmental Resource Permitting Program
addresses
dredging, filling, and construction in wetlands and other surface water, as well
as stormwater and surface water management systems in uplands.
Submerged Lands Authorization is required for any construction on
or use of submerged lands owned by the State.
Mitigation provides the option of offsetting wetland impacts by
restoring, enhancing, or preserving comparable habitats in an area impacted
by development.
Geographic Information
Systems is used in the permitting program and is being expanded for use in
many other aspects of the state's wetland program.
Wetland Evaluation and Delineation Section
(WEDS) performs Formal Wetland Delineations, provides training in wetland
delineation and classification, provides technical assistance to other sections
of the Department, and ensures the consistent statewide use of the Florida
Unified Wetland Delineation Methodology (Chapter 62-340, F.A.C.). |
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