Environmental

Which Florida state agency is primarily responsible for wetland permitting and environmental regulation of land development?

AFREC
BFlorida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Water Management Districts✓ Correct
CFlorida Department of Agriculture
DFlorida Department of Transportation

Explanation

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the five regional Water Management Districts (e.g., SFWMD, SWFWMD) administer Florida's Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) program, which regulates impacts to wetlands, water bodies, and stormwater from development.

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