The Diminishing of FDEP, IRNA's Lunch , and more
Above Figure: Florida Population Growth vs. Environmental Regulatory Capacity (2010–2025). Both series are indexed to 2010 = 100 to show relative change over time rather than absolute size. This allows a direct comparison of how Florida’s population growth has diverged from the state’s environmental regulatory staffing. While Florida’s population increased steadily over this period, staffing at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection declined, indicating that regul
IRNA Lunch Jan. 28, Wetlands are in Trouble, and more
December 13, 2025 Weekly Newsletter Join Us for a Luncheon on January 28! Learn about Beach Restoration in Vero Beach from Quintin Bergman , Coastal Resource Manager with the Natural Resources Department. There will be time for questions following the presentation. Details: Cost: $25 per person Location: Bethel Creek House, 4405 A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963 (across from Jaycee Beach Park) Sign up at IndianRiverNA.com/lunch You can pay online when you register, or bring a chec