In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, host Brett Cyphers is joined by Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn to reflect on the close of Florida’s legislative session and the uncertain road ahead as budget negotiations and potential special sessions continue.
The group briefly recaps key policy developments, including stormwater treatment updates, nature-based solutions, and the phaseout of PFAS-containing firefighting foams, along with late-session debates that shaped the final outcomes.
The conversation then turns to the latest issue of Florida Specifier, highlighting a range of stories covering regional water supply planning, environmental permitting challenges, species recovery, and evolving policy trends across the state. The team also shares insights into how these stories connect to real-world projects and decision-making across Florida’s environmental and water sectors.
Listeners will also hear about upcoming podcast episodes, industry events, and opportunities to contribute to future editions of Florida Specifier.
Blending insight and storytelling, this episode showcases the depth and breadth of the publication—your go-to source for environmental news, policy, and perspective in Florida.
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A huge thank you goes out to Bagels and Biscuits for giving permission to use their music for the podcast.
This episode is a production of The Florida Specifier. Audio production and editing is by Karl Sorne and Dave Barfield at Lonely Fox Studios.
A special shout out goes to our very own Jamie Sheehan, Tracy Kistler and Meg Holley for keeping us organized and moving forward.
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