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Sources & Evidence
This public source library gathers the legal, data, media, and official-government references behind the Protect30A stormwater plan so readers can check the claims for themselves.
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Primary references behind the stormwater plan.
These are not a substitute for official county records or legal advice. They are a clear index of the sources Protect30A uses when explaining the plan in plain language.
| Claim or topic | Source | Date checked | Status | Plain-English note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County authority to create MSBUs for local public improvements | Florida Statutes § 125.01 | July 2, 2026 | Primary law | Supports the explanation that a county can create a benefit unit without forming a new government body. |
| Uniform collection method and January 1 deadline for the first tax-bill cycle | Florida Statutes § 197.3632 | July 2, 2026 | Primary law | Grounds the deadline framing used on the homepage countdown and FAQ. |
| Stormwater utilities and benefit areas | Florida Statutes § 403.0893 | July 2, 2026 | Primary law | Supports the long-term program option for maintenance and basin-specific planning. |
| Interlocal cooperation between public entities | Florida Statutes § 163.01 | July 2, 2026 | Primary law | Relevant to future coordination between local governments or special-purpose entities. |
| Special district accountability framework | Florida Statutes ch. 189 | July 2, 2026 | Primary law | Relevant only to the optional local-control phase described on the homepage. |
| State resilience grant context | Florida DEP Resilient Florida Program | July 2, 2026 | Official program | Explains the state funding program Protect30A references when discussing local dollars plus grants. |
| County stormwater program reference | Walton County stormwater management program | July 2, 2026 | Official county | Official county context for stormwater responsibilities and public-program information. |
| Volunteer water-quality monitoring context | Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance | July 2, 2026 | Data partner | Source attribution for the homepage water-quality explorer and long-term dune-lake monitoring discussion. |
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