LL. USING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO SOLVE FLORIDA’S WATER CHALLENGES
Florida is faced with significant water shortages projected to be an estimated 2 billion gallons per day by 2025 unless proactive action is taken. Florida is also confronting significant water quality challenges, including meeting recently enacted Numeric Nutrient Criteria, TMDLs and restoration targets. How can the private sector help public entities with these issues? Part of the solution may be the development of long-term contractual arrangements between public utilities and private land owners in the storage, production, reuse and treatment of water. The panel will discuss advantages and difficulties in developing public-private partnerships, recent legislative changes at the state and federal level, and success stories in meeting Florida’s future water needs. This is a very timely and highly recommended course!
