The SWFRPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in its programs or activities. For any questions, please contact the civil rights coordinator, Margaret Wuerstle at [email protected].
Brownfields
The primary focus of the brownfields assessment program is to eliminate the threat of contamination and improve the quality of life in low income, high unemployment communities, while keeping environmental justice as a key focus.
Economic Development
In 1992, the SWFRPC was designated an Economic Development District (EDD) by the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Estero Bay ABM
The ABM is a non-regulatory advisory committee to the Council. Its directive is to make comments and recommendations regarding the management of Estero Bay and its watershed. The ABM collects and maintains data and it reviews and comments to regulatory agencies on issues affecting the watershed.
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
The Southwest Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee is mandated by law and establishes a unique public/private partnership of government entities and industry for the planning and reporting of hazardous and toxic chemicals.
Southwest Florida Promise Zone & Opioid Task Force
The SFPZ, which is the only Promise Zone in Florida, covers all of Glades and Hendry Counties as well as the Immokalee portion of Collier County.
COVID Recovery & Resiliency
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Regional Facilitation
The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council is devoted to excellence in region-wide facilitation, research, and developing partnerships in many areas that make a difference locally and state-wide.