Florida S0302 establishes a framework for nature-based solutions to improve coastal resilience.

Florida S0302 creates a framework for nature-based solutions to improve coastal resilience, including mangrove replanting, oyster reef restoration, and living seawalls. The Department of Environmental Protection must adopt rules and guidelines for these solutions, which integrate natural systems and engineered structures. The bill also mandates a feasibility study on the value of nature-based solutions for coastal flood risk reduction and requires the development of workforce training for flood and sea level rise research.

Florida S0302 establishes a framework for nature-based solutions to improve coastal resilience.

Florida S0302 creates a framework for nature-based solutions to improve coastal resilience, including mangrove replanting, oyster reef restoration, and living seawalls. The Department of Environmental Protection must adopt rules and guidelines for these solutions, which integrate natural systems and engineered structures. The bill also mandates a feasibility study on the value of nature-based solutions for coastal flood risk reduction and requires the development of workforce training for flood and sea level rise research.