Assessment and Restoration Support

The Department announces the completion of a revised Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria Development Plan for the development of numeric nutrient criteria. This plan, which was recently submitted to EPA, provides detailed plans for the expedited development of numeric nutrient criteria for Florida’s lakes, streams and estuaries.

Letter from Deputy Secretary Regarding Florida’s Waterways - In this April 2007 letter, former Deputy Secretary Mimi Drew sets the record straight on DEP's review of Florida's surface water classification system. (more...)

Overview of Program Responsibilities

The Assessment and Restoration Support Program is a multidisciplinary environmental program responsible for implementing the Department’s technical responsibilities for the State’s Water Quality Standards Program, including continuing effective and efficient implementation of Florida’s Water Quality Standards.

Assessment and Restoration Support Program
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
2600 Blair Stone Road - M.S. 3560
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-245-8346
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