The complex of climatic, soil and biotic factors that act upon an organism or ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival. [<a href="https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/26877">NALT</a>]

Environment

Ambiente

Regulations:&nbsp;A law, rule, or other order prescribed by authority, esp. to regulate conduct.

Laws and Regulations

Leyes y regulaciones

This handbook is designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. This handbook provides a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both federal and state laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. However, the reader should be aware that because the laws, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which this handbook is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at any time. Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This handbook is provided as an educational text for those interested in water use and water resource issues in Florida.
This handbook is distributed with the understanding that the authors are not engaged in rendering legal or other professional advice, and the information contained herein should not be regarded as a substitute for professional advice. This handbook is not all inclusive in providing information to achieve compliance with the federal and state laws and regulations governing water protection. For these reasons, the use of these materials by any person constitutes an agreement to hold harmless the authors, the UF/IFAS Center for Agricultural and Natural Resource Law, and UF/IFAS Extension for any liability claims, damages, or expenses that may be incurred by any person as a result of reference to or reliance on the information contained in this handbook. Note: UF/IFAS is the acronym for University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

Handbook of Florida Water Regulation

Circular 1139 is a multi-part handbook that helps Floridians recognize which agricultural and household activities may involve solid and hazardous wastes. It also provides an introduction to the agencies and statutes that govern solid and hazardous waste disposal.&nbsp;

Environmental Law

Narrower Topics

Ley sobre especies en peligro de extinción

Publications

Policies that Address Sustainable Site Development

Policies that Address Sustainable Building Practices

Policies that Address Sustainable Landscaping Practices

Cost Share Programs for Florida's Agricultural Producers and Landowners

Applying Pesticides in Compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

A Homeowner's Guide to the Living Shoreline Permit Exemption Part 2: United States Army Corps of Engineers

A Homeowner's Guide to the Living Shoreline Permit Exemption, Part 1: Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Handbook of Florida Agricultural Laws: Environmental and Conservation Regulations

Effects of Urban Fertilizer Ordinances on Water Quality

The Florida Handbook of Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation: Federal Agencies