Join us at the August 4-5 2016 AWRA Florida annual meeting in Key Largo, Florida
The Florida section of the American Water Resources Association will hold its annual meeting on Thursday August 4 &5 2016 in Key Largo at the Murray Nelson Government Center.
Event information
AWRA Florida August 2016 annual meeting:
Thursday August 04 and Friday August 05
Murray Nelson Government Center
Key Largo, Florida
Gunster is a proud sponsor of the August 2016 meeting.
Gunster attorney Luna Phillips is a member of the board of directors of AWRA Florida
Agenda
Thursday, August 4
12:30pm - Meeting Registration Opens
1:00pm - Call to Order and Welcome
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
- AWRA National and 2016 Annual Water Resources Conference Update
- Update on Florida Keys Initiatives
- Climate Change and Florida Drainage Impacts of the Southern Golden Gate Estates Development in Southwest Florida and the Results of 15 Years of Hydrologic Restoration
- Designing, Constructing and Operating a 15,000-acre Shallow Storage Impoundment to Improve Everglades Water Quality
- Naples Bay Presentation
- Lakewood Ranch/Braden River Utilities Pilot Project Update
- Improving the Indian River Lagoon by Restoring Flows in the St. Johns River?
RECEPTION
5:15pm - President's Reception - Network with presenters and attendees. Location: Sundowners, 103900 Overseas Highway.
7:30pm - Student Networking Dinner - CDM Smith Inc. is proud to once again host this event. All registered students are invited to watch the famous Key's sunset and learn more about AWRA Florida and how it can benefit careers. Location: TBD.
Friday, August 5
8:00am - Registration Opens
8:30am - Call to Order
MORNING SESSIONS
- Water Management District Update
- Water Farming Report
Lunch (on your own)
12:00pm - 4:00pm EcoTour of the Florida Keys - Experience the coral reefs and other sea life in the crystal blue waters of the beautiful Florida Keys! This sailing and snorkeling adventure includes professional instruction, sanitized snorkel gear, freshwater shower, beer, wine and soft drinks. Transportation on your own. Note: Additional charge ($35.00 per person) for this event. Location: Quicksilver Snorkel, Mile Marker 100, Oceanside, next to Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.
RECEPTION
6:00pm - Reception and Awards Dinner and Ceremony - Join us for a great pig roast as we celebrate the achievements of the previous year, participate in fundraising activities in support of the Rosanne Clementi Education Program, and have lots of fun! Note: one dinner included for each registrant. Additional charges for guests. Location: Lobby at the Government Center.
Meeting sponsorship opportunity
AWRA Florida sincerely appreciates our meeting sponsors. Without them, this other annual meetings would not be possible. If you have questions about the meeting or for meeting sponsorship opportunities, please contact Garrett Wallace at (561)-504-6877 or gwallace@alicoinc.com.
If you have any questions, please contact any AWRA Florida board member.
Luna Phillips is a Florida Bar board certified Gunster shareholder who practices in the area of environmental, administrative and governmental law. She leads the firm’s Environmental practice.Luna practices exclusively in the area of water and natural resources law before state and federal agencies. Her practice includes assisting large scale developers, agricultural entities, public and private companies, as well as individuals in a wide range of water related issues. Her experience ranges from water quality regulations such as TMDLs, to environmental resource permitting, to water use permitting, to sovereign state land and listed species approvals.
