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Advancing Water Resources Research and Education
The Florida Section American Water Resources Association was established in 1971 and has been incorporated as a non-profit scientific organization since 1994. Our mission is to promote understanding of water resources and related issues by providing a multidisciplinary forum for information exchange, professional development and education. Our vision is to be recognized as the preeminent organization for information exchange about water resources issues.
Do you have a question about the AWRA Florida Section?
Contact any of our Board Members
2012 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (JOIN OR RENEW)
KEY LARGO JULY 26 AND 27, 2012
Information available on the Key Largo 2012 webpage
Momma Mango wants to see YOU there!
OUR NEXT MEETING IS MAY 18 IN ST. PETERSBURG, FL.
USGS Center for Coastal and Marine Studies
The technical session will include presentations given by representatives from university research, environmental consulting, engineering and government. Topics include valuing Southwest Florida’s ecosystem services on public lands; Resilient and Adaptive Urban Infrastructures; Public and Stakeholder Involvement in Water Management; Adaptive Management within an Everglades Restoration Project; and Water Quality Monitoring as a Means to Protecting Florida’s Water Bodies.
The complete agenda is available in the April edition of The Watershed Newsletter (be patient, it takes a moment or two to open) and under the meetings and upcoming meetings links on the webpage.
Meeting Information
Date: Friday, May 18, 2011
Time: 11:30 am – 4:45 pm
Location: USGS Coastal and Marine Science Center, 600 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-4802
Registration Fee: $50 for AWRA members, $70 for non-members (if elected, $20 may be applied to 2012 membership dues for nonmembers) and $10 for students. The registration fee includes lunch and coffee breaks.
For Sponsorship Opportunities: Please contact Meeting Co-Chair, Nicole Caesar at 813 385 8013 or ncaesar@gmail.com.
On-line Meeting Registration
Online: http://www.regonline.com/FSAWRA_MAY_2012
Students cannot register online. Students, please contact the meeting chair, Nicole Caesar (ncaesar@gmail.com) to register. Students can mail in a check or pay at the door.
Conference Parking - $5
A parking permit must be purchased at the USF Welcome Center ($5), located in the white gingerbread house at the Northeast corner of 5th Avenue South and 2nd Street. Visitor parking is available in the multistory parking lot on 6th Avenue South and 3rd Street.
Lodging
The Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront has a special rate for those attending the May meeting. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the USGS and restaurants. The $93 rate is good for three days prior and after the meeting. This room block is good through April 26th, so make your reservations early. After that date the rate is on a space available basis. Parking is $3.00 per day. Please mention AWRA when making reservations by calling the hotel directly at 800-944-5500 or at Hilton Reservations at 800-445-8667.
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 First Street South, Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States 33701-4342
Tel: 1-727-894-5000 Fax: 1-727-823-4797
THANK YOU TO OUR MAY MEETING SPONSORS
USGS
SurvTech Solutions
WRS Compass
Alico, Inc.
Clementi Environmental Consulting, LLC
March meeting presentations are available: (if a link does not work, contact Kristin Bennett to get a copy of the presentation)
Leanne Welch, Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management
If you use any of the pictures from Ms. Welch's presentation, she has requested you please give photo credit to "Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management."
Mark Crosly, Florida Inland Navigation District
Mike Grella, Jupiter Inlet District
Jennifer K. Smith, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
AWRA CAREER CENTER
The (National) AWRA Career Center is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry. Employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs. JOB SEEKERS: Whether you're looking for a new job, or ready to take the next step in your career, we'll help you find the opportunity that's right for you. EMPLOYERS: Target your recruiting and reach qualified candidates quickly and easily. Simply complete tthe online registration form and start posting jobs today!
The Florida Section does not manage the AWRA Career Center. If you have questions about the AWRA Career Center, contact the AWRA directly: PO Box 1626, Middleburg, VA 20118. Ph: (540) 687-8390; Fax: (540) 687-8395 and info@awra.org.
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National AWRA News
Check the AWRA National website for career center information including job postings.
http://www.awra.org/careers/index.html
The AWRA recognizes the Florida Section for its generous donation to the
Richard A. Herbert Educational Fund.
Mike Kowalksi, AWRA Director of Operations, writes:
Dear Ron [Edenfield],
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the American Water Resources Association, I would like to thank you and the Board of Directors of the American water Resources Association, Florida Section for your continued support of the Richard A. Herbert Memorial Education Fund with your most recent contribution of $500. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution. Our records indicate that your contribution has elevated the section’s cumulative giving total to $9,303. We appreciate your continued commitment to our educational efforts.
The Student Activities Committee has awarded $45,000 in scholarships in the past 15 years. The latest winners are Victoria Bertolami from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (undergraduate) and Daniel Stanaway from Boise State University (graduate). Each student received $2,000. The scholarship is for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Ron, I would like to add my personal thanks to you and the wonderful folks from Florida for remembering Rich and helping deserving students with your donation to the Fund.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Kowalski, CAE
Director of Operations
American Water Resources Association
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Florida Watershed Journal
(Winter (January) 2012 edition)
A JOINT VENTURE OF THE FWEA AND AWRA FLORIDA SECTION
Dear Reader,
On behalf of the Florida Watershed Journal (FWJ) Executive Planning Committee, we are pleased to electronically publish the Winter 2012 Issue, entitled "Global Water Issues and Florida." This issue includes four dynamic papers covering global water issues and how those translate back to Florida. The papers include information on global volunteerism, cooperative large-scale engineering projects, and unique international perspectives on Florida's water resource challenges. We hope our readers will enjoy these papers on this timely and important topic.
We are also excited to let you know that the FWJ has updated our website (http://www.floridawatershedjournal.com). As part of the work on our website, we've also joined Twitter (username: FLWaterJournal) and LinkedIn (you can join our group, Florida Watershed Journal). Our new means of e-communication will provide new and interesting ways to correspond with our readers and authors and we look forward to hearing from you. Please visit our new website, follow us on Twitter, or join our group on LinkedIn.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Perez, Chair
FWJ Executive Planning Committee
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