Alachua County is very proud to announce
that Interim Environmental Protection Department Director, Stephen Hofstetter
has been appointed President of the Florida Local Environmental Resource
Agencies (FLERA).
The mission of FLERA is to enhance
communication, education and advocacy for Florida local environmental
protection efforts. FLERA was formed in the late 1960s as a voluntary
association of local environmental programs to share information about mutual
resource concerns and solutions. Today, FLERA is a diverse organization of
state, county and municipal agencies and consulting firms. Our members provide
a wide variety of environmental protection and land management expertise that
help maintain Florida's natural resources for the current and future enjoyment
of both Florida residents and visitors.
In speaking of the appointment, Mr. Hofstetter
said, "It is my honor to serve as the president of the organization for
the 2021 fiscal year. FLERA is a great
forum for education, communication, and collaboration with your peers and
environmental professionals. We are also very involved with environmental
legislative issues at the state and federal level."
Visit the FLERA website.
For more information,
contact Stephen Hofstetter at 352-264-6811 or shofstetter@alachuacounty.us