Thursday, July 17
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10:00 - 11:45am
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AWRA Florida Board of Directors Meeting - All are welcome to attend as the Board of Directors handles the business of the section.
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12:00pm
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Meeting Registration Opens
Silent Auction Fundraiser Begins - Have fun and place your bid on unique and interesting items! All proceeds benefit AWRA Florida’s Rosanne Clementi Education Fund.
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1:00 - 1:15pm
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Call to Order and Welcome - Michael DelCharco, President, AWRA Florida
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1:15 - 1:45pm
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Update on Florida Keys Initiatives - Rhonda Haag, Monroe County
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1:45 - 2:15pm
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Contaminants in Drinking Water as a Result of Private Well Homeowner Behavior - Isabella Bergonzoli, Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches
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2:15 - 2:45pm
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Break
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2:45 - 3:30pm
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Update - David Hobbie, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
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3:30 - 4:00pm
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Numeric Nutrient Criteria: Be Careful What you Wish For - Daniel Hammond, Cardno ENTRIX
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4:00 - 4:30pm
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RESTORE Update - Jennifer Conner, The Nature Conservancy
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4:30 - 5:00pm
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Closing Remarks
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6:00pm
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President’s Reception (Bayside at the Government Center) - Network with conference presenters and attendees among the swaying palms!
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7:30pm
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Student Networking Dinner, Sponsored by CDMSmith - All registered students are invited to join us to watch the famous Key’s sunset and learn more about AWRA and how it can benefit their careers (Invitation only event).
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Friday, July 18
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8:00 - 8:30am
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Registration Opens
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8:30 - 8:35am
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Call to Order - Michael DelCharco, President, AWRA Florida
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8:35 - 10:00am
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Water Management District Update - Blake Guillory, SFWMD, Robert Beltran, SWFWMD, Hans Tanzler, SJRWMD (invited)
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10:00 - 10:15am
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Break
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10:15 - 11:00am
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Sea Level Rise vs. Coastal Resiliency - Fred Bloetscher, Florida Atlantic University
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11:00am - 12:00pm
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Agricultural Water Policy Update - Ray Scott, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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12:00 - 1:00pm
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Lunch (on your own)
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1:00pm
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EcoTour Quicksilver Snorkel, Mile Marker 100, Oceanside, next to the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. 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, free beer, wine and soft drinks. Transportation on your own to EcoTour. Note: Additional charge ($40 per person) for this event.
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6:00pm
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Reception and Awards Dinner and Ceremony (Bayside at the Government Center) - This is the annual meeting for AWRA Florida members. Join us for a great pig roast as we celebrate the achievements of the previous year, pick the winners from the silent auction, and have lots of fun! (Note: One dinner included for each registrant. Additional charges for guests.)
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