The 2018 Fall Symposium themed “The State of Our Water” went very well in every way—so we’ve heard. There were a total of 195 seats booked this year, about twice that of last year’s Symposium. Besides receiving ecstatic feedback, we felt that every one the guest speakers were outstanding with sharp presentations in a fast-moving format that kept everyone on their toes. We are especially appreciative of them traveling here and making their presentations for no compensation other than to be making a difference.
Most of the most pressing questions were answered, and there were numerous requests for the Powerpoint presentations to be made available online. Here they are. Some had to be re-saved as PDFs due to large size. (Pardon the blurry phone-camera shots!) Enjoy!
NOTE: Please contact the corresponding presenter if you wish to use any of this material elsewhere.
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Saundra GrayIntroduction and Gemini Springs Alliance Announcement |
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David M. Sumner, Ph. D., PGUSGS in Florida – Hydrologic Data Collection and Analysis |
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Katrina LockeUpdate: Volusia County Save Our Springs and Rivers Initiative |
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Jessy WalesUpdate: Project H2O |
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Melissa Ann Gibbs, Ph.D.Impacts of Exotic Species on the Native Fauna of Springs & Rivers |
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Deborah ShelleyAquatic Preserve Alliance of Central Florida |
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Heather Obara, Esq.Update: Springs Monitoring and Projects |
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David HamstraUpdate: Gemini Springs Septic Tank Abatement Program |
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Dr. Kirsten WorkUpdate: Freshwater Spring Ecology |
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Clay HendersonUpdate: Springs BMAP and Appeals |
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Luther F. Davis IIISwimming the St. Johns River from Sanford to Mayport |
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Dr. Jason M. EvansKeynote Address: Reclaiming the Future: Science, Engagement, and Hope in Our State of Watery Peril |
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Casey FitzgeraldSprings Restoration: Science, Policy and Projects |
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Lisa Marie Prescott, M.Ed., CEHPOSTDS Advanced Treatment Options for Nitrogen Reduction |
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Stephen S. KintnerWater Harvesting with Cisterns |
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Lisa RinamanNot Enough Green, or Too Much? Conservation Funding, Algae Blooms, and the St. Johns River’s Middle Basin |
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Michael Ulrich and Keith RigerWest Volusia Utilities: Water Quantity and Quality Solutions |
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Jo Ann MacrinaDaytona Beach Demonstration Project to Convert Wastewater to Drinking Water |
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Rick KilbyMyth & Magic: Lessons from the History of Florida’s Waters |