Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)

The Office of Ecosystem Projects Program Coordination and Regulation is the lead office responsible for implementation of the Department of Environmental Protection’s responsibilities under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) pursuant to Chapter 373.026(8)(b) of the Florida Water Resources Act, Florida Statutes (F.S.). This function involves close coordination with the lead agencies implementing the CERP, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), as well as with staff from the Department’s South and Southeast District offices. The Section’s responsibilities include:

• Evaluation of comprehensive plan project components pursuant to Section 373.1501, F.S.

• Regulation of comprehensive plan project components pursuant to Section 373.1502, F.S.

• Serving as a member of the CERP Design Coordination Team

• Providing program level guidance and assistance to Corps and SFWMD staff:

Water Quality Guidance Memorandum
Programmatic Regulations
Independent Technical Review
Toxic Substances Screening Process - Mercury and Pesticides

• Serving as local sponsor for the Comprehensive Integrated Water Quality Feasibility Study (CIWQFS)

• Coordinating with Department staff on CERP issues and activities

• Serving as members of RECOVER and Project Delivery Teams

• Investigating regional water quality issues
  South Florida Water Quality Protection Program
  C-43 Pollutant Loading and Abatement Analysis
  North Palm Beach Pollutant Loading and Abatement Analysis

• Reviewing land acquisitions purchased with Save Our Everglades Trust Fund dollars

Related Links

• Expedited Projects
• Official CERP website

For more information please contact Ernie Marks of the Office of Ecosystem Projects Program Coordination and Regulation at (850) 245-3169.

Office of Ecosystem Projects
Program Coordination and Regulation Program
 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS-24
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
850-245-8346