9493 Environmental and Land Use Law: Introduction to the Practice
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Zoom Only Seminar
Sponsored by The Florida Bar Environmental & Land Use Law Section
This course offers an introductory overview of the environmental and land use law practice area, with a focus on the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern environmental decision-making in Florida. Participants will explore the primary sources of environmental and land use law at the federal, state, and local levels, including key statutes and regulations. The course will highlight the roles of major federal agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alongside state entities like the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and local government authorities. Designed for early-career professionals, students, and others interested in the field, this course provides a foundational understanding of how environmental and land use law is structured and applied in Florida.
9488 Solar Systems Spreading: Florida Solar Land Use and Tax Considerations for Practitioners
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Zoom Only Seminar
Sponsored by The Florida Bar Environmental & Land Use Law Section
This webinar will explain land use and taxation considerations and key provisions for practitioners, developers, and regulators of solar projects.
9490 ELULS/Florida Sea Grant Webinar Series: Boating & Waterways Law
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Zoom Only Seminar
Sponsored by The Florida Bar Environmental & Land Use Law Section
This is the first of a four-part webinar series hosted by ELULS and Florida Sea Grant. This particular program focuses on boating and waterways law. Both of the State’s Special Taxing Navigation Districts — the West Coast and Florida Inland Navigation Districts — will be discussed. The interplay between local, State, and Federal regulation will also be explored, with a focus on on jurisdiction and preemption. Perhaps most practically, the roles that different agencies play in approving and enforcing different vessel regulatory zones will be covered. And perhaps most interestingly, the nebulous subject of submerged lands ownership will be addressed. With 18.5% of the State made up of water, this program is must-see for any Florida environmental or land use attorney unfamiliar with boating law. Further, this program offers lawyers who routinely practice in this arena the unique opportunity to learn from a diverse panel of experts.
9500 Navigating the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit Program: Jurisdiction, Process, and Basic Practice Considerations
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Zoom Only Seminar
Sponsored by The Florida Bar Environmental & Land Use Law Section
This program offers an overview of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulatory program under the Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act. The session will cover jurisdiction, public interest review, permit processing, mitigation, and administrative appeals. The session will provide basic and practical insights into navigating the permitting process and strategies for effectively advising clients.
