Contact - FORCE (floridaforce.org)
When it comes to expert guidance on composting and organics management in Florida, the FORCE Contact page can connect you with the right experts. Whether you are a facility operator, policymaker, or industry professional, this page makes it easy to reach Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) staff with specialized expertise while finding helpful information to prepare for that dialogue:
- Karen Moore (Environmental Administrator, FDEP): Oversees Florida’s waste reduction and organics recycling programs, guiding policy and implementation for composting statewide.
- Lauren O’Connor (Waste Registration Section, FDEP): Manages registrations and permitting for waste-related operations, including composting and organic processing facilities.
- Maurice Barker (Biosolids Coordinator, FDEP): Specializes in regulating and overseeing biosolids treatment, reuse, and composting practices in Florida.
- Eric Dunkelberger (Air Resource Management, FDEP): Provides air-quality oversight and regulatory support where composting operations may intersect with emissions or air permit issues.
For national insights and policy support, you can also connect with Chris Snow, Director of Public Policy at the US Composting Council. With decades of Florida organics and waste management experience, he leads national advocacy, policy development, and support for a national composting infrastructure.
