Letters to the Editor: April 1, 2021
Florida Ocean Alliance supports House Bill 7019 on flooding and sea level rise
As a unique nonpartisan alliance of non-profit, industry, academic and private sector entities in the state, the Florida Ocean Alliance supports and recognizes the importance of House Bill 7019: Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise Resilience. By recognizing and taking actions to address the issues of flooding and sea level rise, the Florida House Environment, Agriculture & Flooding Subcommittee is taking an important step toward protecting Florida’s citizens, its coastal infrastructure, and the economy.
The proposed legislation introduces bold measures that closely align with strategies and actions recommended in FOA’s 2020 report: Securing Florida’s Blue Economy: A Strategic Policy Plan for Florida’s Oceans and Coasts. Millions of people live and recreate along Florida’s shoreline, and its coastal counties generate more than three-quarters of the st