The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, responsible for protecting Florida's air, water, and land. It oversees environmental restoration at contaminated sites, working with federal agencies like NASA, and issues permits for activities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. DEP also manages and conserves Florida's natural resources, including coastal zones, through programs and initiatives like the Coral Reef Conservation Program. The department partners with aerospace companies, such as Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), to ensure environmental laws are followed during construction and operation of facilities.
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection tasked Woolpert with acquiring bathymetric survey data using lidar technologies to support the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative (FSMI).
The St. Johns River Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will use the survey data to assist planning for increased resilience in coastal communities experiencing rising sea levels.
The St. Johns River Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will use the survey data to create improved models to predict storm surge and flooding.