The Florida Specifier article co-authored by Mary Szafraniec, Director of Water Quality Initiatives, discusses the critical role of public-private partnerships (P3s) in scaling up Florida’s ecosystem restoration to address the state’s extensive environmental needs.
Florida faces substantial funding gaps in its $136 billion water resource plan, hindered by challenges like flooding, water supply issues, and sea level rise. P3s offer a solution by enabling private sector expertise in projects such as wetland restoration, floodplain improvements, and green infrastructure. This approach provides cost certainty and risk transfer, with P3 projects like Polk County’s Wilson Ranch Reserve showcasing successful large-scale restoration, helping protect and enhance Florida’s ecosystems.
Read the full article on the Florida Specifier website.
