Coastal Development & Ecosystem Change
The Clinic works to develop the legal and policy framework that reconciles coastal development with eroding beaches, sea level rise and other threats to the coastal environment in Florida.
Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting Policy Initiative
Whole Report [PDF-Coming Soon]
Legal and Scientific Background on Sea Turtles in Florida [PDF-Coming Soon]
A Content Analysis of Current Florida County and Municipality Sea Turtle Ordinances [PDF-Coming Soon]
The Model Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting Ordinance [PDF-Coming Soon]
Governing Documents for Planned Communities [PDF-Coming Soon]
Resources:
- A Multi-Disciplinary Review of Current Sea-Level Rise Research in Florida
- Dynamic Habitat Accommodation: The Policy Framework for Migrating Shorelines
- Sea Level Rise Ready: Model Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies, to Address Sea-Level Rise Impacts in Florida [PDF]
- Voluntary Rolling Conservation Easements: A Parcel-Specific Approach to Shoreline Migration in Florida (annotated model with commentary)
- Florida’s Coastal Hazards Disclosure Law: Property Owner Perceptions of the Physical and Regulatory Environment
- Full Report
- Stand Alone Executive Summary