The Florida Gulf Consortium has voted to enter into an agreement with Governor Rick Scott.  The Governor will appoint six non-voting individuals to advise the Consortium on projects for the Oil Spill Restoration Impact Allocation Plan. State agencies will provide technical advice for the plan, also known as the State Expenditure Plan.  The State’s plan must be approved by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council.

The process and timing for the development of the plan has not yet been decided, but it will be an open process with public participation. All public proposals submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s web-based application form will be considered.

Stay tuned to Audubon’s RESTORE Florida’s Gulf website to learn about opportunities where you can influence the crafting our State plan.