Fall Symposium 2017
SCHEDULE OUTLINE
9:00 am – Coffee, Registration and Networking
9:30 am – “Water Our Options?”
Hear short presentations by and for civic leaders, utility departments, and water management organizations about problems we’re facing and possible solutions.
Moderator:
Jane Durocher, Middle Basin Advocacy Director
St. John’s Riverkeeper
11:30 AM – LUNCH and KEYNOTE FILM
“Water’s Journey: Hidden Rivers of Florida”
Enjoy lunch and an eye-opening film that follows a team of divers through the Floridan aquifer, with a presentation about the source of drinking water beneath our feet. Catered lunch of organic wraps and chips provided for $11 per person. Choices include Turkey with Cheese, Tuna, or Gluten-free Vegetarian wraps. Select lunch preferences with registration HERE.
12:00 PM – “Don’t Water It Down”
Attend informative, public-oriented presentations about our water levels and flows, protection and recovery strategies, saving our springs, the St. Johns River, and the urgent need for neighborhood involvement. Then, participate in round-table discussions to share your ideas.
Speakers include:
Clay Henderson (Moderator)
Executive Director
Stetson University Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience
Robert A. Mattson
Environmental Scientist V
St. Johns River Water Management District
Casey Fitzgerald
Director, Springs Protection Initiative
St. Johns River Water Management District
Raul Palenzuela
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer
Orange City
Lisa Rinaman
St. Johns Riverkeeper
Moira Homann
BMAP Coordinator
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Dr. Katie Tripp
Director
Harbor Oaks Neighborhood Association
4:45 pm – “Beer Review”
Top off the day with craft beer tastings, a brief presentation and tour of the brewery at Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co.
Register NOW to reserve your place
Admission is FREE to attend all sessions; with an optional catered lunch for $11. Lunch includes a large wrap, chips and water, with your choice of Tuna, Turkey w/cheese, or Vegetarian wrap. Make your wrap selection in advance with your registration.
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Water issues affect us all.
Join the discussion.
