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7/6/2016 Dziergowski Topic Descriptions — Florida Environmental Network SSS. REGULATION, MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE Many imperiled wildlife species spend some if not all of their life -cycles on land that is or has been historically managed for agriculture and silvicuture. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission both recognize that agriculture provides a valuable benefit to the conservation and management of fish and wildlife in the state and have developed best management practices that reflect the industry's existing contribution to the conservation and management of aquatic life and wildlife in Florida. Properly implemented BMPs can exempt agricultural and silvicultural lands from certain imperiled species permitting guidelines, and the Commission is in the process of developing guidelines for a wide range of other state imperiled species where such BMPs may also play a role. The Commission has also been actively working to implement an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that would allow the Commission to issue permits for the "take" of federally listed species instead of the Service. The members of this panel have been actively involved in the development and implementation of these important wildlife practices, policies, and guidelines. The panel will review current imperiled species guideline development, the development and implementation of the best management practices and how the guidelines and best management practices could affect the use of agricultural and other land in Florida and the southeastern United States. Instructors: Susan Stephens (Moderator), Scott Sanders, Dan Roach, Annie Dziergowski, Bill Bartnick TTT. THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THE MARINE REALM Extremely timely and informative course will "cover the bases" from NEPA to permitting; critical environmental issues including Johnson Seagrass, protected fish species and essential fish habitat, sea turtles, and marine mammals; use of UMAM and HEA for determining mitigation requests; examples of lessons learned in dealing with and applying federal and state requirements to seaports, beach renourishment, and coastal development; discussion of emerging issues. Audience participation encouraged! Instructors: Penny Cutt Bill Precht, MaryJo Barkoszi, Tori White ** WASTE MANAGEMENT AND SITE REMEDIATION ** UUU. SELLING AND FINANCING OF CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES: WHAT IS THE RISK TOLERANCE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES? While there are definitely incentives for redeveloping properties with perceived or actual environmental concerns, working with lenders in securing financing for the same may present additional challenges. Hear what the experts working for banks, equity capital, and other sources of finance have to say. What do lenders and equity investors need to meet their internal lending criteria? How do they manage environmental risks in their portfolios? Are traditional banks all the same? What's available from non-traditional lending sources? How do they and their attorneys view the recent evolution of FDEP's institutional controls policy? Our panelists will provide answers to these questions and much, much more! Join this new and interactive panel discussion as our experts provide insight into funding options and environmental risk management for redevelopment projects. Instructors: Anna Long (Moderator), Mary Hurley, Jennifer Pollock, Ralph DeMeo VVV. SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES TO REDEVELOPING CLOSED LANDFILLS AND WASTE DISPOSAL AREAS IN FLORIDA You discovered an old waste disposal area in your development project? Many have! With an improved economy and associated increase in land development throughout Florida, there are instances where old landfills/disposal areas are discovered during the development process. In order to prevent delays and cost overruns, an understanding of various regulatory requirements and remedial options are necessary in order to effectively execute a development project when buried waste is encountered. This extremely relevant and timely issue will be covered by a panel of experts in the fields of landfill regulation, remediation technology, and sustainable design. They will engage the audience as they present and discuss the various regulatory approvals that may be required to develop a closed landfill or waste disposal area in Florida. The panel will also discuss the many issues that will likely arise, including post closure care requirements, permits, financial assurance obligations, liabilities, incentive programs, remedial options, and institutional controls. Instructors: Brian Moore (Moderator), Mike Caldwell, Jon Moyle, Mary Yeorgon, Ron Cope WWW. & XXX. LANDFILLS, GOLF COURSES AND GAS STATIONS, OH BUY! - THE HOTEST PLAYS IN FLORIDA BROWNFIELD AND THE MOST EFFECTIVE TECHNICAL, REGULATORY, LEGAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE STRATEGIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESS This panel will examine jthe current state of regulatory and financial incentives as well market dynamics, financing Lconsiderations, and social equity concerns that help private developers and local governments http:/Moridaenet.com/topic-descriptions/ 14/16 68