Legal Currents is a blog series that examines timely topics and trends in Florida marine and coastal law and policy. This blog, co-written by Aleksandra M. Czarkowska, a law student at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, examines how Florida’s
From October 28 to 31, 2024, the inaugural Flooding Adaptation Symposium took place in Kissimmee, Florida, organized by Florida Sea Grant and the UF College of Design, Construction, and Planning. The event brought together over 120 participants to discuss and
Legal Currents is a blog series that examines timely topics and trends in Florida marine and coastal law and policy. This blog focuses on informing coastal resilience practitioners and interested citizens about recent developments in state policy designed to encourage
Florida’s coastal communities face unprecedented challenges with sea-level rise (SLR) as it permanently inundates areas and exacerbates typical coastal hazards. SLR creates legal and financial challenges as it impacts infrastructure for which local governments have legal and financial responsibilities. These
Adaptation to sea level rise (SLR) typically begins with a vulnerability assessment, progresses to policy development, and finally moves into implementation. While many communities in the United States and around the world have begun or completed vulnerability analysis, far fewer
