What are the principles or tenets for the Comprehensive Plan?
The guiding principles for the Comprehensive Plan are: The overarching objective of the Comprehensive Plan is the restoration, preservation and protection of the south Florida ecosystem while providing for other water-related needs of the region. The Comprehensive Plan is based on the best available science, and independent scientific review is an integral part of its development and implementation. The Comprehensive Plan was developed through an inclusive and open process that engaged all stakeholders and interest groups. Numerous federal, tribal, state and local agencies were full partners and their views were considered fully. The Comprehensive Plan is a flexible plan that is based on the concept of adaptive assessment – recognizing that modifications will be made in the future based on new information.
