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Tuesday, July 16
 

1:00pm EDT

Early Bird A - Is Florida Ready for Potable Reuse?
As Florida’s population grows, the demand for water will also grow – and not just for human consumption. Whether the goal is feeding a hungry nation, or electrifying homes, businesses and our transportation systems, we will continue to need more water. Ensuring a sustainable supply of water is integral to a robust economy and high quality of life. While conservation is an important tool, Florida has long recognized the critical importance of water reuse to meet the needs of thirsty communities and protect against environmental degradation.

Until recent decades, water was used once, minimally treated and then returned to the environment. Scientific advances and innovative technologies now enable us to accelerate the natural purification process to ensure a safe and reliable water supply for a range of uses, including manufacturing, irrigation and energy generation, and Florida has long been a national leader in this trend. But what about drinking water? Other states are already doing it. Will we be left behind?

Join us for an intriguing discussion of the policies needed to advance potable water reuse in the Sunshine State! Come prepared with your questions and interact with our star-studded panel of experts as they highlight successful policies and projects that have led to economic development, sustained agriculture, and environmental restoration. For educational purposes and pure entertainment value, we will break this subject down into four topical areas:
1. The Lawyer Panel – What are the current rules and regulations that govern the reuse of treated water? Can potable reuse be implemented under current regulations? (Hint: it is, kind of…) What legislation passed, could be passed, or should be passed to expand reuse beyond non-potable water supply?
John Shearer (moderator), Laura Donaldson, Eric Olsen
2. The Executive Directors Panel – What are the latest trends and recent successes in conservation and alternative water supply? What we will be doing to meet the demands in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
Jon Steverson (moderator), Brian Armstrong, Ann Shortelle, Drew Bartlett, Hugh Thomas, Brett Cyphers
3. The Professionals on Potable Reuse – What do the scientists and engineers think about it? If we can remove most contaminants down to the parts per trillion, how hard can this really be?
Jon Arthur (moderator), Anne Murray, Chuck Drake, George Cassady
4. The “Smooth Talkers” Panel – So how do we sell this idea to Floridians? What are the public relations strategies that have been successfully (and unsuccessfully) employed in other states?
Amy Tracy (moderator), Paul Steinbrecher, Lynn Spivey, Kerry Kates

Speakers
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Kevin

Hillborough County
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Brian Armstrong

Executive Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District
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Brett Cyphers

Executive Director, NW FL Water Management District
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Chuck Drake

Vice President, Tetra Tech
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Eric Olsen

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
Mr. Olsen has over 30 years of experience in helping clients resolve complex environmental regulatory issues primarily involving the subjects of wetlands, stormwater, flood protection, public water treatment, underground injection control, water supply, and water rights.  He works... Read More →
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Ann Shortelle

Executive Director, St. Johns River Water Management District
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Laura Donaldson

Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Tanner, P.A.
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Kerry Kates

Director of Water and Natural Resources, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
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Lynn Spivey

Director of City Utilities, City of Plant City
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Jon Steverson

Public Affairs Director, Foley & Lardner
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Mary Ellen Winkler

Assistant Executive Director, St. Johns River Water Management District
Mary Ellen Winkler is the Assistant Executive Director with the St. Johns River Water Management District. In this role, she oversees the work of the District’s Division of Water and Land Resources, Division of Projects and Real Estate Services.Ms. Winkler has been with the District... Read More →
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Hugh Thomas

Executive Director, Suwannee River Water Management District
Hugh Thomas began working with the Suwannee River Water Management District in August 2016 in the Agriculture and Environmental Project Division as a Project Manager. In July 2017, he was appointed by the Governing Board as Executive Director of District.Prior to working with the... Read More →
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John Shearer

Shearer Consulting Inc.
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Amy Tracy

Fl Water Resources Leader, Dewberry
My career focuses solely on improving the quality of Florida’s water resources. A stormwater aficionado who developed a love for reclaimed water, I’m passionate about judging water by its "quality, not its history". An advocate of treating water to its appropriate end use, I've... Read More →
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Drew Bartlett

Executive Director, South Florida Water Management District
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Paul Steinbrecher

Director, Environmental Permitting & Assessments, JEA
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Jonathan Arthur

Director and State Geologist, DEP/Florida Geological Survey
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Anne Murray

Hydrogeologist/Water Resources Coordinator, Martin County Utilities

Tuesday July 16, 2019 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Calusa 8
  Early Bird Courses

1:00pm EDT

Early Bird B - The Keys to Success for the Practicing Engineer
This course has been completely redesigned! Come join our panel of experts in a 4-hour interactive, small group setting, as they provide the practicing engineer with the keys to a successful practice, including the essential updates that govern the practice of engineering in the state of Florida and the latest “best practices” to manage professional risk to yourself and your firm. Our experts will help guide you with concrete strategies and tips for managing risks, including work practices, protective contract language, and decipher the complexities of other risk management tools such as insurance and bonding. Additionally, you will receive the latest instruction on any changes to the rules and statutes affecting the engineer, as well as any guidance resulting from individual disciplinary and unlicensed practice cases. Don’t miss this opportunity to tune up your professional practice knowledge, and prepare yourself and your firm to manage professional risk. (As a bonus, you will also be satisfying your biennial Laws, Rules and Ethics continuing education requirements in a far more rewarding way than taking another online quiz!)  Instructors:  Michael Harding, George Powell, Kellie Tomeo 
Speakers
avatar for George Powell

George Powell

Office Managing Partner, Akerman LLP
George Powell serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Naples office. George protects real property rights and focuses his practice on real property taxation, eminent domain/property condemnation, land use and entitlements, and real estate transactions. His clients include financial... Read More →
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Michael D. Harding

President, MHarding Enterprises, Inc.
I am a Civil Engineer, Graduated from the University of Kansas in 1978 and began my career in Wichita Kansas as a bridge designer. After being involved in many interesting projects I transferred my interest into Land Development and have not slowed down. I was recruited by Post Buckley... Read More →
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Kellie Tomeo

In House Counsel, Risk Manager, MSE Group
I am an attorney with 20+ years experience in contracts, risk, crisis plans and security. Currently in-house counsel for a defense contractor, I also specialize in government contracting/procurement, subcontracts, joint ventures, small business/SBA issues and Controlled Unclassified... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2019 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Calusa 9
  Early Bird Courses
 
Wednesday, July 17
 

8:30am EDT

GGG. Permitting and Development in the Coastal Marine Environment
So your proposed project is located over state owned, Sovereign Submerged Lands, or in an Aquatic Preserve.  How do you navigate the additional hurdles such as considerations over highly protected marine resources, greater limitations on project size or scope, limitations or even prohibitions on dredging, and a potential visit to the Governor and Cabinet.  Come hear from this panel of experts on strategies for project design, successful interaction with DEP staff, the Division of State Lands and navigate the process of gaining approval for your project from the Governor and Cabinet.
Speakers
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Spencer Crowley

Shareholder, Chair Miami Real Estate and Land Use Group, Akerman LLP
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Kevin Hennessy

Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker
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Danielle Irwin

Director, Cummins Cederberg
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Tim Rach

Program Administrator, Division of Water Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
I've worked for the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection for over 27 years. Most of that time I've has been in the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) program. Feel free to ask me about any questions or issues related to ERP, Mitigation Banks, UMAM, State 404 and the use... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 10
  Coastal Permitting and State Sovereign Lands

8:30am EDT

J&K1. Lake Okeechobee and the Estuaries: A Water Management Balancing Act (Part 1 of 2)
In this extremely popular panel of experts on Lake Okeechobee, the panel is again presenting on critical issues affecting Lake Okeechobee and the Northern Estuaries.  This year, numerous developing issues are affecting the Lake, including current operations, and most importantly, the new lake schedule being developed  now by the US Army Corps of Engineers.  In this 2-part course, the panel will focus on these latest developments, as well as the Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation, endangered species, water quality, and the status of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan projects that affect the Lake.  The panel represents a diverse cross section of government, private landowners, tribal entities, and environmental and agricultural interests.  The panel will discuss how Lake management decisions affects their differing interests and obligations and the varying issues that must be balanced to make effective decisions. 
Speakers
avatar for Luna E. Phillips

Luna E. Phillips

Shareholder, Gunster
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.Prior to joining the firm, Luna was a senior attorney for the South Florida Water Management... Read More →
avatar for Ernie Barnett

Ernie Barnett

Owner, Water and Land Advisors, Inc.
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Tom Frick

Director, Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration, Department of Environmental Protection
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Larry Williams

State Supervisor for Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Jennifer Reynolds

Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Corps of Engineers
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Anna Upton

General Counsel & VP of Government Affairs, Everglades Foundation
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Drew Bartlett

Executive Director, South Florida Water Management District
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Adam Gelber

Director, Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives, US Department of the Interior
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Stephen Walker

Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.

Wednesday July 17, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 9
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

8:30am EDT

U. Strategies for Avoiding Litigation Under NEPA, CWA, and ESA and Updates on Evolving Regulations and Policies Under the Trump Administration
Public and private sector projects located near wetlands, endangered species habitat or other protected areas are often opposed by individuals and organizations during permitting proceedings as well as in federal court. Effective permitting of such projects requires a grasp of the changes in the requirements or enforcement of these federal laws under the Trump administration. This seminar focuses on how to build a winning record and strategies for supporting or attacking permitting decisions in the courtroom. This course is ideal for managers and consultants who work on large or controversial projects involving wetlands, endangered species or protected natural resources. 
Speakers
avatar for John Wharton

John Wharton

Shareholder, Dean Mead
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Kerri Barsh

Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Kerri L. Barsh is Co-Chair of the firm’s Environmental Practice and represents public and private clients on an array of environmental regulatory, permitting, and litigation matters, including transactional support and due diligence, environmental assessment and liability matters... Read More →
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John Lesman

Director, Bio-Tech Consulting
Mitigation banking, UMAM, wetland delineation, permitting, compliance.
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Fred Aschauer

Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.

Wednesday July 17, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 8
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

8:30am EDT

W1. A New Eye In the Sky: How Drone Technology is Advancing Environmental Assessment and Monitoring
This course was new for 2017 and is back by popular demand and updated for 2018! Drone (aka, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or UAV) technology has impacted the world in a number of ways, providing an effective resource to capture high quality video and aerial imagery.  The ability of a drone to reach inaccessible or otherwise cost-prohibitive areas has made it a valuable tool that provides on-demand data that is fast, flexible and affordable.  Used in combination with post-processing software, drone imagery can be upgraded to create accurate 2D maps and 3D models for a myriad of products, including topographic surveys, digital surface models, volumetric calculations and 3D models with photorealistic textures.  Since the Federal Aviation Administration has begun approving drone use for commercial applications, the environmental industry is being rapidly advanced by the innovations provided by the use of drone technology.    This session will explore drone technology and some of these cutting-edge innovations that utilize drones to support environmental assessment and monitoring.
Speakers
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Keanan Bell

Principal in Charge Environmental Services, Northstar
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Shawn Gibbs

Biologist, Hanson Professional Services Inc.
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Brad Pekas

Senior Engineer and Geologist , Trihydro Corporation
Bradley S. Pekas, PE, PG, is an owner and Senior Engineer with Trihydro Corporation, and he is based in Tampa, Florida. Brad has over 30 years of environmental experience pertaining to assessment/remediation projects, water resource engineering and environmental permitting/compliance... Read More →
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Kevin Shortelle

Owner, Geo2030 Consulting
Kevin has over 30 years of experience supporting Department of Defense programs that focused on the development of GPS-integrated inertial navigation systems for missiles, aircraft, and small unmanned aircraft systems. These navigation systems have been flight tested at Government... Read More →
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Kim Jackson

Florida Geographic Information Officer (GIO), Department of Environmental Protection
I'm excited to join a panel discussion on UAV technology and learn about the innovative ways participants are leveraging GIS to tackle Florida's unique challenges.

Wednesday July 17, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Caxambus 1
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

8:30am EDT

AA. What's Ahead and Why - Comprehensive Planning and Growth Management
This update will cover any changes by the 2019 Legislature to comprehensive planning and DRIs, as well as pending changes in growth management programs and policies; discussion of the future of the regulation of DRIs, as well as large non-DRIs in Dense Urban Land Areas; evaluation of different approval processes for large scale development; and examination of pros and cons of rescinding existing DRIs.  Audience participation is encouraged.
Speakers
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Gary Hunter

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
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Darrin Taylor

Government Consultant, Carlton Fields, P.A.
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Jake Cremer

Attorney, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson
Jake Cremer, a Shareholder in Stearns Weaver Miller’s Tampa office, counsels clients in their interactions with local, state, and federal governments on environmental, land use, and land development issues. He has been lead counsel on a variety of complex permitting and economic... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 1
  Growth Management Update

8:30am EDT

C1. FDEP Regulatory and Policy Update
Always a timely and useful course to provide updates on the most current information and activities with the Department of Environmental Protection which we feel will be of most interest to our attendees; includes review and analysis of rules and policies recently adopted or under development and related implementation strategies within both Tallahassee and District offices; key/practical tips for all private/public regulated interests; course format designed for extensive audience participation.
Speakers
avatar for Bill Preston

Bill Preston

President, William D. Preston, P.A.
From 1976-1979, Mr. Preston was Legislative Analyst and then Staff Director of the Florida Senate Natural Resources and Conservation Committee. He helped establish and then grow and develop Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., one of Florida’s most capable boutique law firms in the field... Read More →
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Jeff Koerner

Director, Division of Air Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
I have more than 30 years of experience in air pollution control, permitting, inspections, the state databases, emissions inventories, ambient air monitoring, and rulemaking.
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John Truitt

Deputy Secretary for Regulatory Programs, Department of Environmental Protection
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Alex Reed

Director, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, Department of Environmental Protection
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Tim Bahr

Director, Division of Waste Management, Department of Environmental Protection

Wednesday July 17, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 4-5
  Overview and Updates

8:30am EDT

HH. Florida's Energy Projects: Updates, Outlook, and Challenges
Join us to get an update on Florida energy policy and projects in the US with a focus on Florida.    The panel will discuss a wide array of topics specific to Florida trends in the development of energy projects;  federal and state policies and regulations which impact development, including tax and market incentives, net metering, transmission and distributed generation, project permitting considerations and challenges, stakeholder engagement; and a review existing and future projects in Florida.   If you have any interest in energy projects in Florida, you cannot miss this session!
Speakers
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Manitia Moultrie

VP/Project Director, WSP | Golder
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John Chibbaro

Associate, Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
John V. Chibbaro focuses his practice on environmental and land use matters. He advises developers, utilities, and other clients on virtually all aspects of development, from initial permitting and entitlement strategy through government approvals and incorporating legal, political... Read More →
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Matt Raffenberg

Senior Director of Environmental Services, Florida Power & Light

Wednesday July 17, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 11
  Special Course Series on Air Quality- Energy- Sustainability- and Climate Change

8:30am EDT

TT&UU1. Implementing Florida's Numeric Nutrient Criteria (Part 1 of 2)
After the many years of research, evaluation, debate, and litigation, numeric nutrient criteria are now being implemented.  This course now focuses on the science of dealing with NNC and current experiences around the state. Implementation will generate significant business opportunities for consulting firms in the biological and engineering fields and laboratories (not to mention law firms).  We have reserved an ample amount of time at the end of the course to answer questions, and engage in an informal give-and-take among the audience and panelists. This is not a course for the uninformed.  Your course “text” will be DEP rules and documents governing the implementation of numeric nutrient criteria.  Your instructors will discuss these rules with their strengths and weakness and potential pitfalls for permittees.  There will be opportunity for exchange among panelists and audience during this highly technical, 2-part course designed to explore and provide an update on this extremely significant rule and how all affected parties are dealing with the numerous scientific, technical and legal issues involved in the application of NNC in Florida.
Speakers
avatar for Terry Cole

Terry Cole

Shareholder, GUNSTER
I love to fish, like Apple products, like to travel. I have worked in the environmental law area for over 40 years, with the Department of Interior as a federal agent, as an officer in the Army MPs, at DER as head of enforcement, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary.The best thing... Read More →
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Anthony Janicki

President, Janicki Environmental, Inc.
Tony's work since 1991 has focused on both water quality and quantity in a wide range of waterbodies throughout Florida. His efforts in establishing watershed plans, TMDLs, MFLs and other work products for clients throughout the State have been most notable by their defensibility... Read More →
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Dave Tomasko

Principal Associate, Environmental Science Associates
David Tomasko is an Environmental Consultant with more than 30 years of experience related to water quality assessments and the development of science-based resource management plans. Dr. Tomasko’s projects have resulted in the development of water quality and natural resource restoration... Read More →
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Daniel Hammond

Principal Scientist, Brown and Caldwell
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Ken Weaver

Environmental Administrator, Department of Environmental Protection

Wednesday July 17, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 2-3
  Special Course Series on Water Quality

8:30am EDT

AAA. Emerging Issues in Environmental Resource Permitting
This extremely informative and timely course combines the legal principles of ERP permitting, incorporating recent changes in policy and rulemaking, with practical tips for achieving compliance, and avoidance of process “pitfalls” from the viewpoint of both regulators and practitioners.  The panel presentation will be free-flowing with considerable audience participation led by lawyers and scientists from the public and private sectors.  The course assumes a working knowledge of the ERP process and criteria, and it is intended to examine emerging issues that make or break applications, including those subjected to the extraordinary scrutiny of an administrative hearing. Course will also examine what the recent changes and new issues means for ERP applicants. Audience participation encouraged. 
Speakers
avatar for John Fumero

John Fumero

Shareholder, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero P.A.
John J. Fumero has over 30 years of experience in the areas of environmental, water, land use, administrative and governmental law. Mr. Fumero, formerly General Counsel of the South Florida Water Management District, provides strategic counsel to landowners, developers, industry... Read More →
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Shannon Gonzalez

Senior Ecologist/Principal, Flatwoods Consulting Group, Inc.
Flatwoods Consulting Group Inc. (Flatwoods) is a Florida-based Small Business Enterprise (SBE) that assists clients in navigating complex environmental regulation. Our vision is to provide the highest quality consultation to our clients in a cost-effective manner. Our team of highly... Read More →
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Michelle Reiber

Bureau Chief, Regulatory Services, St. Johns River Water Management District
Environmental professional with over 35 years of experience in water resources, wetland ecology, mitigation banking, and environmental regulation in the private and public sectors.  I am currently the Chief of the Bureau of Environmental Resource Regulation at the St. Johns River... Read More →
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Amelia Savage

Attorney, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
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Julie Sullivan

Vice President, Southeast Regional Director, ESA

Wednesday July 17, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Caxambus 2
  Wetlands Permitting and Mitigation

10:30am EDT

J&K2. Lake Okeechobee and the Estuaries: A Water Management Balancing Act (Part 2 of 2)
In this extremely popular panel of experts on Lake Okeechobee, the panel is again presenting on critical issues affecting Lake Okeechobee and the Northern Estuaries.  This year, numerous developing issues are affecting the Lake, including current operations, and most importantly, the new lake schedule being developed  now by the US Army Corps of Engineers.  In this 2-part course, the panel will focus on these latest developments, as well as the Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation, endangered species, water quality, and the status of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan projects that affect the Lake.  The panel represents a diverse cross section of government, private landowners, tribal entities, and environmental and agricultural interests.  The panel will discuss how Lake management decisions affects their differing interests and obligations and the varying issues that must be balanced to make effective decisions. 
Speakers
avatar for Luna E. Phillips

Luna E. Phillips

Shareholder, Gunster
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.Prior to joining the firm, Luna was a senior attorney for the South Florida Water Management... Read More →
avatar for Ernie Barnett

Ernie Barnett

Owner, Water and Land Advisors, Inc.
TF

Tom Frick

Director, Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration, Department of Environmental Protection
LW

Larry Williams

State Supervisor for Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
JR

Jennifer Reynolds

Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Corps of Engineers
AU

Anna Upton

General Counsel & VP of Government Affairs, Everglades Foundation
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Drew Bartlett

Executive Director, South Florida Water Management District
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Adam Gelber

Director, Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives, US Department of the Interior
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Stephen Walker

Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.

Wednesday July 17, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 9
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

10:30am EDT

P. Implementing Gulf Restoration in Florida
Following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Congress passed the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economy of the Gulf Coast Act (RESTORE Act) that provides one of many mechanisms providing funds for restoring the Gulf.  Signed into law in 2012, the Act has been one source generating hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for both ecological and economic restoration of the Gulf Coast.  Among the five affected states, Florida is unique with regard to the role of its 23 Gulf Coast counties, as well as the large geographic extent of the coastline and the associated diversity of coastal ecosystems and communities.  This timely course will provide: the disposition of the litigation and settlement; an overview of the sources of Gulf funding (including state funds through the settlement); current and projected funding levels available to Florida Gulf Coast counties; ongoing federal, state and local government coastal planning efforts; the types of projects and programs and activities eligible for funding and some of the legal and regulatory challenges with implementation.  Funds are beginning to flow to communities.  This course will provide insights on projects, priorities and funding as Gulf restoration is being implemented.
Speakers
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Erin Deady

President, Erin L. Deady, P.A.
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Doug Robison

Vice President/Senior Scientist, ESA
Doug Robison is a Senior Scientist and Vice President with ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA) in Tampa. Mr. Robison has 35 years of professional experience in environmental science and planning including 33 years of experience as a consultant to government and private industry... Read More →
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Valerie Seidel

Principal Economist, Balmoral Group
Valerie Seidel is Principal Economist of The Balmoral Group, an economic and engineering firm focused on public policy, socioeconomic impacts, and design within infrastructure, water resources, and the environment.
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Leslie Ames

Special Advisor, Department of Environmental Protection
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Jim Muller

RESTORE Act Coordinator, Bay County
Jim Muller is a former director of the Florida Natural Areas Inventory. He is a principal of Muller and Associates, Inc., which focuses on natural resource planning, policy, and conservation land acquisition efforts, including conservation easements.Jim is now the Bay County RESTORE... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 10
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

10:30am EDT

Q1. Keeping Your Eye On the Ball: Scoping the Appropriate Environmental Due Diligence for the Project
The panelists will discuss appropriate scoping of the environmental due diligence process, taking into consideration current and prior land uses and the user’s project objectives; the panelists will also discuss the importance of the environmental professional’s opinion and when and how to recommend additional investigation; practical considerations in closing land transactions when there are unresolved issues and how to address those issues and much more; audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
avatar for Cristina Lumpkin

Cristina Lumpkin

Partner, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
I am a partner in the environmental practice group at Bilzin Sumberg in Miami. I work primarily with developers and buyers/sellers of commercial real property, assisting clients with pre-acquisition environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation. In my role as a developer's... Read More →
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Vince Yarina

Principal/Vice President, Langan
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Kelly Eger-Smith

President/Owner, American Environmental Consulting
In 2012, I founded American Environmental Consulting, Inc. (AEC), a 100% woman-owned small business. My vision was to build an environmental engineering firm that provides practical, cost-effective, business-minded solutions to real property environmental issues. I strategically employ... Read More →
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Kirby Stallings

Senior Scientist, S&ME
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Robert Stephens

Director, Environmental Group, Ramos Engineering & Associates, LLC
Mr. Stephens is a founding member of the Florida Environmental Assessors Association and has taught Phase I & Phase II certification classes in Florida since 1993. He is a Licensed Environmental Professional, a Certified Florida Environmental Assessor, a Registered Environmental Property... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 11
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

10:30am EDT

BB. Emerging Trends in Transportation Planning and Infrastructure: How Do We Get There From Here?
State, regional and local transportation infrastructure deficiencies and related transportation mitigation costs can make or break development in Florida. Failure to address inadequate infrastructure remains a significant hurdle to both developers and local governments.  Join this panel to learn what’s new in 2019 including the emerging use of smart transportation infrastructure.  What do developers and local governments need to know about transportation planning and infrastructure to be successful in 2019 and beyond?  How can we maximize development potential while reducing mitigation costs through cooperative funding, innovative traffic analysis, multi-modal applications, and other innovative solutions.
Speakers
avatar for Seth Behn

Seth Behn

Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
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Adam Kerr

Transportation Engineer, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
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Ken Metcalf

Director of Planning, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson
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Kumar Allady

CEO, Radise

Wednesday July 17, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 8
  Growth Management Update

10:30am EDT

LLL. Overview of Regulations and Emerging Issues Affecting Imperiled Species
Many imperiled wildlife species spend some if not all of their life-cycles in Florida.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been working closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in developing effective regulations that promote the conservation and management of imperiled species and habitat in Florida.  The members of this panel have been actively involved in the development and implementation of these important management practices, policies, guidelines, and regulations. The panel will review current federal and state regulations, and discuss emerging issues affecting imperiled wildlife species and habitat and how those issues could affect land uses in Florida. Bring your questions—this panel encourages panelist collaboration and audience participation!
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Collier

Jeff Collier

Shareholder, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson
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Dave Hankla

Wildlife Conservation Specialist, Landscape Conservation Cooperative
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Colleen Reilly

Senior Project Scientist, Cardno
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Jennifer Goff

Director, Office of Conservation Planning Services, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Ken Passarella

President and Principal Ecologist, Passarella & Associates
Prior to founding Passarella & Associates in 1996, President and Principal Ecologist Ken Passarella was an environmental consultant and ecologist in both the public and private sectors. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Marine Science from Jacksonville University and... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 1
  Imperiled Species

10:30am EDT

A1. Florida's Environment, Water Policy, the 2019 Legislature and Beyond
Absolutely the most current and reliable information available on what the 2019 Legislature passed (or considered but failed to pass) and why; assessment of Florida’s changing political landscape with respect to environmental and water policy issues; comprehensive preview of what’s expected with respect to implementation of 2019 legislation with a look ahead to the 2020 session and beyond; course designed for audience participation, so come with your questions for the panelists! 
Speakers
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David Childs

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams P.A.
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Terry Lewis

Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
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Jon Steverson

Public Affairs Director, Foley & Lardner
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Larry Sellers

Partner, Holland & Knight

Wednesday July 17, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 4-5
  Overview and Updates

10:30am EDT

TT&UU2. Implementing Florida's Numeric Nutrient Criteria (Part 2 of 2)
After the many years of research, evaluation, debate, and litigation, numeric nutrient criteria are now being implemented.  This course now focuses on the science of dealing with NNC and current experiences around the state. Implementation will generate significant business opportunities for consulting firms in the biological and engineering fields and laboratories (not to mention law firms).  We have reserved an ample amount of time at the end of the course to answer questions, and engage in an informal give-and-take among the audience and panelists. This is not a course for the uninformed.  Your course “text” will be DEP rules and documents governing the implementation of numeric nutrient criteria.  Your instructors will discuss these rules with their strengths and weakness and potential pitfalls for permittees.  There will be opportunity for exchange among panelists and audience during this highly technical, 2-part course designed to explore and provide an update on this extremely significant rule and how all affected parties are dealing with the numerous scientific, technical and legal issues involved in the application of NNC in Florida.
Speakers
avatar for Anthony Janicki

Anthony Janicki

President, Janicki Environmental, Inc.
Tony's work since 1991 has focused on both water quality and quantity in a wide range of waterbodies throughout Florida. His efforts in establishing watershed plans, TMDLs, MFLs and other work products for clients throughout the State have been most notable by their defensibility... Read More →
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Emily Keenan

Environmental Scientist, ESA
Emily Keenan has seventeen years of environmental consulting experience assisting public (local, state, and federal), private, and non-profit clients. Her expertise pertains to the collection, analysis and/or interpretation of water quality data within estuary, river, and lake systems... Read More →
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Terry Cole

Shareholder, GUNSTER
I love to fish, like Apple products, like to travel. I have worked in the environmental law area for over 40 years, with the Department of Interior as a federal agent, as an officer in the Army MPs, at DER as head of enforcement, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary.The best thing... Read More →
DH

Daniel Hammond

Principal Scientist, Brown and Caldwell
KW

Ken Weaver

Environmental Administrator, Department of Environmental Protection

Wednesday July 17, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 2-3
  Special Course Series on Water Quality

10:30am EDT

SSS. What Are We Going To Do With All This Stuff? Florida Solid Waste Regulation Update
Florida has long been one of the nation’s leaders in effective waste management and recycling programs.  Florida’s population is anticipated to reach nearly 26 million residents by 2030.  How will the State address the waste management demands of these additional 6 million citizens?  Hear this panel of experts address a wide range of waste management regulatory issues and forecasts including the status of Florida’s progress towards its 75% recycling goal, current technical, regulatory, and market challenges and obstacles to recycling like contaminated recyclable material and decreased international demand, industrial solid waste disposal developments, waste tire management in the face of the Zika threat, recent lessons learned in hurricane debris collection and management, and “recycling” of former waste disposal areas into productive land uses.
Speakers
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Mike Petrovich

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
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Dawn McCormick

Director, Communications & Community Relations, Waste Management Inc. of Florida
Dawn McCormick is responsible for Communications, Stakeholder Relations and Government Affairs activities for Waste Management in Florida and coordinates the company’s Recycling Improvement initiatives in the state.  She is Vice Chair of the National Waste & Recycling Association... Read More →
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Gene Jones

CEO, Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc.
Gene Jones serves as CEO of Southern Waste Information Exchange (SWIX), a non-profit organization which has been operating since 1981 assisting businesses and municipalities with their waste management issues. Gene is based in Tallahassee, Florida and specializes in building strategic... Read More →
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Tim Bahr

Director, Division of Waste Management, Department of Environmental Protection
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Brian Moore

Principal Engineer, GHD

Wednesday July 17, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Caxambus 1
  Waste Management and Site Remediation

10:30am EDT

BBB1. Federal Wetlands Permitting Update
This excellent course provides the latest updates to the Army Corps of Engineers’ Section 404 (Clean Water Act) and Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permitting process, including best practices for navigating through their complexities.  Our panel of experts will feature step-by-step analysis of the ACOE permitting process including illustrative case study examples; emphasis on the key components to enhancing the speed of the application process; and avoiding pitfalls and other time sinks in order to obtain a favorable ACOE decision. This advanced course is designed for active audience participation.
Speakers
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Mike Drauer

Senior Project Manager, Stantec Consulting Inc.
CP

Clif Payne

Section Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers
TR

Tom Roberts

Senior Scientist, ESciences, Incorporated
DA

Deborah A. Getzoff

Partner, Shutts & Bowen
Deborah A. Getzoff is a partner with Shutts & Bowen LLP in Tampa, Florida. She has over 35 years of environmental and administrative law experience in both the private and public sectors. She represents private and public property owners in state and federal regulatory and proprietary... Read More →
KU

Kelly Unger

Chief, West Permits Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Wednesday July 17, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Caxambus 2
  Wetlands Permitting and Mitigation

1:30pm EDT

I1. State Assumption of the Federal Wetland Permitting Program
Florida’s efforts to assume Clean Water Act, Section 404 dredge and fill permitting authority from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have stretched beyond eighteen months. Will 2019 finally be the year?  This panel of experts will discuss where DEP is in the process of negotiations with the EPA, Corps and federal Services; which, if any, of the agreements are in place with the federal agencies and what they provide; how Endangered Species Act authorization is to be achieved; and what issues are still outstanding. Audience participation is encouraged.
Speakers
DC

David Childs

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams P.A.
JT

John Truitt

Deputy Secretary for Regulatory Programs, Department of Environmental Protection
LW

Larry Williams

State Supervisor for Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
JG

Jeaneanne Gettle

Division Director, Water Protection Division, Environmental Protection Agency
SZ

Shawn Zinszer

Regulatory Chief, Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Wednesday July 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 8
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

1:30pm EDT

L1. Navigating the Unique Challenges of Urban Infill Development
Once neglected, Florida’s cities are seeing a surge of urban infill development and redevelopment due to a number of factors, including demographic trends and changing consumer preferences. While urban infill development presents attractive opportunities for both developers and local governments, it usually comes with a unique set of hurdles ranging from land use constraints and environmental contamination to financing and lender issues.  This course includes a panel of experts to review the latest policies at the state and local level, present urban infill case studies and discuss the pattern of issues commonly presented. The panel will focus on providing practical strategies to overcome typical hurdles using creative, real-world examples. Bring your questions—this panel encourages panelist collaboration and audience participation! 
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Collier

Jeff Collier

Shareholder, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson
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Tom Lewis

Northwest Florida Environmental Department Manager, Terracon
Mr. Lewis is a Principal working in Terracon’s Tallahassee office. With over 29 years of consulting experience in the State of Florida, he is responsible for scoping and implementing a broad range of site assessment projects for private and public sector clients across the entire... Read More →
JR

Jeffrey Robbins

Vice President/Development, Related Group
KT

Ken Tuma

Managing Principal, Urban Design Kilday Studios

Wednesday July 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 11
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

1:30pm EDT

JJ&KK1. Emerging Water Supply Issues, Including an Update on the Central Florida Water Initiative (Part 1 of 2)
Advanced discussion of multiple issues including emerging challenges in meeting future water demands; innovative water supply projects; meeting the conceptual costs of distribution and storage of reclaimed water; legal and policy issues regarding the control of reclaimed water for future public and private reuse; and regulatory challenges and innovative approaches to addressing these issues. One such approach is the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI). The CFWI area covers all or part of five central Florida counties, includes portions of three water management districts, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, as well as several regional public water utilities, landowners, local governments, agriculture and various other stakeholder interests.

Part I of the course will explore innovative water supply projects that are emerging around Florida, including the CFWI, and the role of utilities and other significant water users now and into the future.

Part II will explore how Florida will be meeting future water supply needs via new or alternate funding and public acceptance of new technologies: For example: How will recent developments in the implementation of the Florida Land and Water Conservation Amendment impact future water supply? How do we engage the public and improve awareness of future water supply needs? Here’s your chance to listen, learn, and participate during this “must attend” course.
Speakers
avatar for Craig Varn

Craig Varn

Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Varn, P.A.
BA

Brian Armstrong

Executive Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District
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Beth Ross

Shareholder, GUNSTER
Water supplyElizabeth Ross is an of counsel attorney who joined Gunster in 2015. Beth is board certified by the Florida Bar in state and federal government and administrative practice. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a lead attorney for the South Florida Water Management... Read More →
avatar for Ann Shortelle

Ann Shortelle

Executive Director, St. Johns River Water Management District
RS

Roger Sims

Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Environmental and water law; land use law; administrative law.
SJ

Stephen James

Director, Office of Water Policy, Department of Environmental Protection
avatar for Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown

Senior Attorney, South Florida Water Management District
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Steven Memberg

Principal Hydrogeologist, GMAwater

Wednesday July 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 2-3
  Florida's Water Supply Challenges: Issues and Answers

1:30pm EDT

MMM. Successful Applications of Imperiled Species Management Practices
No less than a dozen landscape-scale wildlife and habitat planning programs are currently being implemented collaboratively in most cases by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, US Fish and Wildlife Service, other regulatory agencies and conservation organizations. These initiatives generally involve development of state-wide management plans for high profile wildlife species, implementation of a revised state listed process for imperiled wildlife species, habitat identification and ranking analyses for preservation, best management practices for wildlife on agricultural lands and consolidation of regulatory processes. Each of these programs has potential to profoundly affect the ways we conserve listed species and the habitats upon which they depend. They also will affect the responsibilities of regulators, land managers and consultants. Members of this panel will offer a review of these evolving policies by detailing key species issues and providing examples of successful project applications. Come prepared with your questions. Audience participation encouraged!
Speakers
GF

George Fullerton

Wiregrass Ecological
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Gisele Colbert

Principal Scientist, Smart-Sciences, Inc.
Ms. Colbert is the founder of Smart-Sciences and has 26 years of experience in managing and supervising technical projects and in leading inter-disciplinary teams consisting of engineers, geologists, ecologists and other technical experts. Ms. Colbert has extensive experience in all types of environmental permitting in the State of Florida (including Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs), Local Wetlands Permitting, Coastal Construction Permitting, Tree Permitting, Water Use Permit (WUP), industrial wastewater), as well... Read More →
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Dylan Larson

Vice President, Miller Legg
avatar for Colleen Reilly

Colleen Reilly

Senior Project Scientist, Cardno
avatar for Kristin Eaton

Kristin Eaton

Sr. Environmental Specialist, Wildlife, Florida Power & Light
avatar for Cole Fredricks

Cole Fredricks

Ecologist, Kleinfelder

Wednesday July 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 1
  Imperiled Species

1:30pm EDT

E1. Environmental Permitting and Enforcement Update
Timely and informative update on permitting and enforcement procedures utilized by environmental agencies; beginner to intermediate course; covers permits and permit renewals; construction and operation permits; time limitations; monitoring; agency enforcement of permit conditions; fines and other penalties; legal and ethical considerations; other emerging trends and issues including legislative review of agency rules and ratification of proposed rules; audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
avatar for Silvia Alderman

Silvia Alderman

Partner, Akerman LLP
Board Certified in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice. Practicing Environmental and Land Use law since 1977
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Susan Martin

Senior Practice Expert Attorney, South Florida Water Management District
Susan Roeder Martin is a senior practice expert attorney with the South Florida Water Management District. She is an expert in environmental resource permit issues and administrative law. Ms. Martin graduated from the University of Florida College of Law, with honors. She received... Read More →
avatar for Nicole Gough

Nicole Gough

Environmental Manager, Dewberry
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Dorothy Watson

Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Dottie Watson is a partner with Foley & Lardner where her practice focuses on helping companies meet environmental requirements and defending those companies against claims that they may have fallen short. She is co-chair of the firm's Sustainability and Product Stewardship team where... Read More →
avatar for Jeff Prather

Jeff Prather

Director of Regulatory Services and Planning, St. Johns River Water Management District

Wednesday July 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 9
  Overview and Updates

1:30pm EDT

G1. Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Under the Trump Administration
Come listen and learn from a panel of experts as they discuss the latest changes to federal environmental policies and regulation under the Trump Administration. This session examines how the policies and roles of the federal agencies are changing across a wide spectrum of issues such as enforcement, agency size, the extent of federal authority over wetlands and waters, and climate change.  The experts will also discuss how the regulated community, the state and advocacy groups are responding to such changes including the potential for citizen enforcement.  These and other federal issues will be discussed by our well-informed panel. Come prepared to listen, learn and participate.
Speakers
avatar for Rafe Petersen

Rafe Petersen

Partner, Holland & Knight
Rafe Petersen is a partner in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C. office and is a member of the firm's Government Section. He primarily focuses on litigation and counseling in administrative, environmental and energy fields. Mr. Petersen's environmental practice includes environmental... Read More →
avatar for Jerry Stouck

Jerry Stouck

Chair, Federal Regulatory and Administrative Law Practice, Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
Jerry Stouck Chairs the Federal Regulatory and Administrative Law Practice and has more than 35 years of trial and appellate litigation experience in a wide range of cases and courts. He has particular experience in complex business, regulatory and environmental disputes with government... Read More →
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David Cabrales

Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
I served as general counsel to Texas Governor Rick Perry from 2007 to 2009 and, along with my legal team, provided advice to the governor and the governor’s staff on a variety of topics at the intersection of law and public policy.

Wednesday July 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 4-5
  Overview and Updates

1:30pm EDT

WW. Comprehensive Watershed Management
This course is redesigned for 2018! The panel of experts will provide an in-depth examination of agency emphasis on watershed management as a means of comprehensively integrating a variety of planning and regulatory programs currently implemented by DEP and water management districts; these include TMDLs, stormwater, NPDES, PLRGs, Water Quality Credit Trading, and both structural and non-structural floodplain planning and management; practical considerations; organizing stakeholders; discussion of need for statutory changes as well as changes to current agency practices. Audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
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Debbie Madden

Attorney, GUNSTER
Deborah Madden is an attorney whose practice focuses on the area of environmental law.Deborah represents a broad range of clients, including developers, agricultural interests and public and private companies.Deborah has experience providing legal support to clients in permitting... Read More →
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Mark Ellard

Senior Principal, Geosyntec Consultants
Mark Ellard, PE, CFM, D.WRE, ENV SP is a Senior Principal in Geosyntec Consultant's Orlando office. Mark has over 30 years’ experience in the fields of civil and environmental engineering including watershed management plans, stormwater master plans, water quality evaluations... Read More →
TF

Tom Frick

Director, Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration, Department of Environmental Protection
SL

Steve Lienhart

Water Resources Consulting
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Ann Redmond

Area Practice Lead-Water Resources, Brown and Caldwell
Ann Redmond, CEP, a Managing Principal with Brown and Caldwell, is an environmental professional in natural resource consulting and regulation who specializes in managing complex projects relying on consensus-building approaches to maximize the end results. She brings decades of experience... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 10
  Special Course Series on Water Quality

1:30pm EDT

RRR. Hot Topics/Emerging Issues in Waste Management (Advanced Discussion for Practitioners)
As developable land demand continues to be unabated in our State, contaminated media management and cleanup in Florida has evolved over the last few years.  Several processes to facilitate reuse of contaminated properties are in place and are being followed by lawyers and consultants, however, these processes have also brought many unforeseen challenges of their own.  Panelists will discuss challenges they experience in their practice as they approach site closures and how they approach resolving these challenges.  Also, the round-table format discussions will involved the latest in stormwater management in contaminated media; emerging contaminants (PFAS) and reopeners, what are monetary and legal risks on emerging contaminants (do we have another focused trust fund in the making?), statutory proposals being considered for 2020, the evolution of “background” determination, upcoming policy changes, the latest from the utilities world, and several other hot topics that are sure to capture the audience’s attention.  This class has been standing-room only in the past and the round-table format allows active panel and audience interaction.  Come, listen and learn from instructors that are on the forefront of hot issues and how they navigate through the latest challenges.   
Speakers
avatar for Jorge Caspary

Jorge Caspary

Principal, Cameron-Cole, LLC
Jorge is a recognized expert in Florida with a 25-year record of sound technical and management decisions in the areas of environmental assessment and site cleanup, solid and hazardous waste, Superfund, brownfield redevelopment, and risk-based cleanup and site closure strategies... Read More →
avatar for Ron Noble

Ron Noble

Shareholder, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Ron H. Noble represents clients in all areas of environmental due diligence, permitting and regulatory compliance. Other practice areas he has experience in include hazardous and solid waste regulation, wastewater treatment enforcement and permitting, environmental representation... Read More →
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Laurel Lockett

Shareholder, Carlton Fields
Laurel Lockett is a partner at Carlton Fields, in Tampa, FL where she practices in the areas of environmental law and commercial real estate. She has substantial experience with cleanup, purchase, sale and redevelopment of brownfields and other contaminated sites, including manuscripting... Read More →
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Frank L. Hearne, Esq.

Attorney and Chairman Environmental Practice Group, Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Wester
I am an environmental lawyer who has more than 50 years experience in environmental matters as an engineer, biologist, consultant and lawyer. My practice includes all aspects of environmental law including air and water permitting and enforcement defense, solid and hazardous wastes... Read More →
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Al Malefatto

Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
Mr. Malefatto has been practicing environmental, land use and administrative law in Florida since 1980. He is the Chair of LLW’s Environmental & Natural Resources Law Practice Group and has extensive experience representing Fortune 500 companies, developers, home builders, small... Read More →
HN

Howard Nelson

Partner, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod
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Mike Petrovich

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.

Wednesday July 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Caxambus 1
  Waste Management and Site Remediation

1:30pm EDT

EEE. Practical Considerations in Environmental Mitigation and Mitigation Banking
Environmental mitigation in Florida is trending toward greater use of mitigation banks, while onsite mitigation remains a viable option in fewer and fewer instances.  This carefully designed course will address practical considerations and the selection of mitigation options, including economics, liability issues, and long-term management requirements.  This very informative course will make use of case studies and legal analyses to provide insight into evolving agency practices in this area.  This course should leave you well informed on the opportunity and obstacles of using mitigation to satisfy the requirements of obtaining a permit at the state, regional or local level.  Excellent course designed for audience participation. 
Speakers
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Beverly Birkitt

President, Birkitt Environmental Services, Inc.
Beverly Birkitt, M.S., President and Principal Ecologist for Birkitt Environmental Services, Inc., has over 35 years of experience in the environmental field including 10 years with state and local agencies and 10 years with a major international consulting firm. She founded Birkitt... Read More →
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Kelly Sands

Business Development Manager, SE Region, Westervelt Ecological Services
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Bill Kerr

President, BKI, Inc. Consulting Ecologists
Mr. Kerr has had more than 30 years of environmental experience across Florida and Georgia involving all aspects of development, permitting, mitigation, and conservation. Mr. Kerr is the President and owner of BKI, Inc. – Consulting Ecologists. Mr. Kerr has served on the board of... Read More →
CP

Clif Payne

Section Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers
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Victoria Colangelo

CEO, The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc.
Victoria K. Colangelo is the Founder and CEO of The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc.A true Florida Native, born & raised in Boca Raton. She moved to Central Florida in 2001 where she attended the University of Central Florida. Victoria has been in the mitigation banking credit industry... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Caxambus 2
  Wetlands Permitting and Mitigation

3:30pm EDT

H1. State and Local Programs to Enhance Water Quality and Quantity in Florida Springs and Estuaries
As red tide occurs in our estuaries and eutrophication is obvious in our Springs, significant mitigation programs are being focused on these problems.  These programs involve the resources of state and local governments to help mitigate these two very visible problems. The panel members will discuss initiatives designed to protect and enhance water quality and quantity in our springs and estuaries. State level programs designed to mitigate the problems while working with regional and local governments will be presented. Speakers from two different water management districts will discuss programs within their District jurisdictions that have been implemented. Local efforts to enhance restoration will be featured by another speaker. Science and engineering background data will also be presented to illustrate the success of programs that limit discharges of nutrients to both ground water and surface waters.
Speakers
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Marty Wanielista

Professor of Engineering and Stormwater Management, University of Central Florida
Stormwater and Wastewater Management for nutrient control
AM

Ansley Marr

Bureau Chief, Everglades Policy & Coordination Division, South Florida Water Management District
TF

Tom Frick

Director, Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration, Department of Environmental Protection
CF

Casey Fitzgerald

Initiative Leader, St. Johns River Water Management District
MU

Mike Ulrich

Director, Volusia County Water Resources and Utilities

Wednesday July 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 8
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

3:30pm EDT

L2. Navigating the Unique Challenges of Urban Infill Development
Once neglected, Florida’s cities are seeing a surge of urban infill development and redevelopment due to a number of factors, including demographic trends and changing consumer preferences. While urban infill development presents attractive opportunities for both developers and local governments, it usually comes with a unique set of hurdles ranging from land use constraints and environmental contamination to financing and lender issues.  This course includes a panel of experts to review the latest policies at the state and local level, present urban infill case studies and discuss the pattern of issues commonly presented. The panel will focus on providing practical strategies to overcome typical hurdles using creative, real-world examples. Bring your questions—this panel encourages panelist collaboration and audience participation! 
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Collier

Jeff Collier

Shareholder, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson
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Tom Lewis

Northwest Florida Environmental Department Manager, Terracon
Mr. Lewis is a Principal working in Terracon’s Tallahassee office. With over 29 years of consulting experience in the State of Florida, he is responsible for scoping and implementing a broad range of site assessment projects for private and public sector clients across the entire... Read More →
JR

Jeffrey Robbins

Vice President/Development, Related Group
KT

Ken Tuma

Managing Principal, Urban Design Kilday Studios

Wednesday July 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 11
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

3:30pm EDT

W2. A New Eye In the Sky: How Drone Technology is Advancing Environmental Assessment and Monitoring
This course was new for 2017 and is back by popular demand and updated for 2018! Drone (aka, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or UAV) technology has impacted the world in a number of ways, providing an effective resource to capture high quality video and aerial imagery.  The ability of a drone to reach inaccessible or otherwise cost-prohibitive areas has made it a valuable tool that provides on-demand data that is fast, flexible and affordable.  Used in combination with post-processing software, drone imagery can be upgraded to create accurate 2D maps and 3D models for a myriad of products, including topographic surveys, digital surface models, volumetric calculations and 3D models with photorealistic textures.  Since the Federal Aviation Administration has begun approving drone use for commercial applications, the environmental industry is being rapidly advanced by the innovations provided by the use of drone technology.    This session will explore drone technology and some of these cutting-edge innovations that utilize drones to support environmental assessment and monitoring.
Speakers
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Keanan Bell

Principal in Charge Environmental Services, Northstar
SG

Shawn Gibbs

Biologist, Hanson Professional Services Inc.
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Brad Pekas

Senior Engineer and Geologist , Trihydro Corporation
Bradley S. Pekas, PE, PG, is an owner and Senior Engineer with Trihydro Corporation, and he is based in Tampa, Florida. Brad has over 30 years of environmental experience pertaining to assessment/remediation projects, water resource engineering and environmental permitting/compliance... Read More →
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Kevin Shortelle

Owner, Geo2030 Consulting
Kevin has over 30 years of experience supporting Department of Defense programs that focused on the development of GPS-integrated inertial navigation systems for missiles, aircraft, and small unmanned aircraft systems. These navigation systems have been flight tested at Government... Read More →
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Kim Jackson

Florida Geographic Information Officer (GIO), Department of Environmental Protection
I'm excited to join a panel discussion on UAV technology and learn about the innovative ways participants are leveraging GIS to tackle Florida's unique challenges.

Wednesday July 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Caxambus 1
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

3:30pm EDT

JJ&KK2. Emerging Water Supply Issues, Including an Update on the Central Florida Water Initiative (Part 2 of 2)
Advanced discussion of multiple issues including emerging challenges in meeting future water demands; innovative water supply projects; meeting the conceptual costs of distribution and storage of reclaimed water; legal and policy issues regarding the control of reclaimed water for future public and private reuse; and regulatory challenges and innovative approaches to addressing these issues. One such approach is the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI). The CFWI area covers all or part of five central Florida counties, includes portions of three water management districts, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, as well as several regional public water utilities, landowners, local governments, agriculture and various other stakeholder interests.

Part I of the course will explore innovative water supply projects that are emerging around Florida, including the CFWI, and the role of utilities and other significant water users now and into the future.

Part II will explore how Florida will be meeting future water supply needs via new or alternate funding and public acceptance of new technologies: For example: How will recent developments in the implementation of the Florida Land and Water Conservation Amendment impact future water supply? How do we engage the public and improve awareness of future water supply needs? Here’s your chance to listen, learn, and participate during this “must attend” course.
Speakers
avatar for Craig Varn

Craig Varn

Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Varn, P.A.
BA

Brian Armstrong

Executive Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District
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Beth Ross

Shareholder, GUNSTER
Water supplyElizabeth Ross is an of counsel attorney who joined Gunster in 2015. Beth is board certified by the Florida Bar in state and federal government and administrative practice. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a lead attorney for the South Florida Water Management... Read More →
avatar for Ann Shortelle

Ann Shortelle

Executive Director, St. Johns River Water Management District
RS

Roger Sims

Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Environmental and water law; land use law; administrative law.
SJ

Stephen James

Director, Office of Water Policy, Department of Environmental Protection
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Jennifer Brown

Senior Attorney, South Florida Water Management District
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Steven Memberg

Principal Hydrogeologist, GMAwater

Wednesday July 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 2-3
  Florida's Water Supply Challenges: Issues and Answers

3:30pm EDT

KKK. Future Directions for Species Mitigation and Conservation Banking
This panel will provide the latest information on Candidate Species Updates, State and Federal current and future mitigation policies related to species, and the implications for both public and private infrastructure projects. Course covers new mitigation policy related to species impacts for all USFWS agency actions under both the CWA and ESA.  Discussion of updated Imperiled Species Action Plans.  Get the latest information and hear the discussion on the implications for Florida. 
Speakers
SL

Sheri Lewin

President, Environmental Resource Marketing
DH

Dave Hankla

Wildlife Conservation Specialist, Landscape Conservation Cooperative
JG

Jennifer Goff

Director, Office of Conservation Planning Services, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
avatar for David John

David John

Special Projects Director, Southern States Land & Timber, LLC
I am special project director for Southern Sates Land & Timber, LLC. My area of focus is Florida and the Southeastern US. I have been a mitigation banker for 27 years and was a pioneer in the industry.

Wednesday July 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 1
  Imperiled Species

3:30pm EDT

A2. Florida's Environment, Water Policy, the 2019 Legislature and Beyond
Absolutely the most current and reliable information available on what the 2019 Legislature passed (or considered but failed to pass) and why; assessment of Florida’s changing political landscape with respect to environmental and water policy issues; comprehensive preview of what’s expected with respect to implementation of 2019 legislation with a look ahead to the 2020 session and beyond; course designed for audience participation, so come with your questions for the panelists! 
Speakers
DC

David Childs

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams P.A.
TL

Terry Lewis

Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
JS

Jon Steverson

Public Affairs Director, Foley & Lardner
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Larry Sellers

Partner, Holland & Knight

Wednesday July 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 10
  Overview and Updates

3:30pm EDT

F. Florida Energy Policy Outlook
This course provides an overview and analysis of state and federal legislation and other initiatives, rule changes, and litigation having a potential impact on energy policies and programs in Florida. The panel will also discuss specific efforts related to electrical power plant siting and generation, pipeline siting and development, oil and gas exploration and production, energy efficiency, alternative fuel sources, alternative energy development, alternative vehicle technologies, and the status of EPA’s rulemaking. This course is designed for extensive audience participation, so come prepared with your questions for this panel of experts!
Speakers
BA

Brian Accardo

Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Varn, P.A.
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Amelia Savage

Attorney, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
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Kathy Salvador

Sr. Director, Environmental Services , Florida Power & Light
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David Stubbs

Director, Properties and Environmental Compliance, JAXPORT
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John Truitt

Deputy Secretary for Regulatory Programs, Department of Environmental Protection

Wednesday July 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 4-5
  Overview and Updates

3:30pm EDT

QQQ. Waste Management Programs Overview
The Division of Waste Management touches many areas ranging from Brownfields and emerging contaminants to solid and hazardous waste regulation.  It also formulates policy and coordinates with the six regulatory Districts on enforcement and compliance assistance.  This is a class to introduce a wide audience to one of the largest operations units of FDEP.  You will learn what are the Division’s several programs and how they are implemented throughout the State and relate to ensuring that as Florida grows, the Division keeps pace with its mission.  Has compliance assistance paid dividends on RCRA, USTs, solid waste and other program’s compliance?  What are the most common violations on several programs? What do their data and dashboards show? How can most RCRA, UST, and solid waste violations be avoided? What are the latest trends in Risk Assessment and the interaction between the Division and risk assessors?  What are the next areas of engagement in Risk Assessment?  What areas of solid waste are being investigated by top researchers funded by the Hinkley Center for Hazardous Waste and what do their research show? As several cleanup programs mature, what will be emerging contaminants that all stakeholders will have to be prepared for?  How is the Division and industry reacting to these? How does the Division relate to other Divisions? Based on the latest trends our panelists will report on the latest updates in PFAS regulatory, assessment and treatment. This emerging contaminant is sure to be of concern to multiple industrial and governmental sectors. Our panel will consist of past and present state regulatory leaders, private corporate leaders, consultants, attorneys, and professors who will give their impressions and encourage audience participation.
Speakers
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Leah Stuchal

Research Assistant Professor, University of Florida
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Joseph Applegate

Sr. Principal Hydrogeologist, Geosyntec Consultants
Joe Applegate is a Sr. PrincipalHydrogeologist in Geosyntec’s Tallahassee, FL office and has 34 years of environmentalexperience of characterization, fate and transport, and remediation experience.He has managed multiple USEPA CERCLA, RCRA, projects including petroleum, dry-cleaningfacilities... Read More →
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Tim Townsend

Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida
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Joe Ullo

Shareholder, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson

Wednesday July 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 9
  Waste Management and Site Remediation

3:30pm EDT

ZZ1. The Essentials of Obtaining an Environmental Resource Permit: The Nuts and Bolts of ERP Permitting
This course will provide a detailed and in-depth breakdown of all aspects and components necessary for the environmental professional to obtain an ERP permit in an efficient and effective manner. This course will take the audience through all the steps in the review and issuance of an ERP permit including an administrative permit challenge. In addition, the course will discuss how new and proposed rules and policies are affecting the permitting process. Learn from this highly-experienced panel all of the essential criteria and policies, including wetland and mitigation requirements, stormwater requirements, water quality and administrative and legal requirements critical to finalize a permit. This course is a must for environmental professionals who want to understand all aspects of ERP permitting to better represent their clients and deliver efficient results. Audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
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Luna E. Phillips

Shareholder, Gunster
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.Prior to joining the firm, Luna was a senior attorney for the South Florida Water Management... Read More →
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Michelle Hopkins

Regulation Division Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District
I am the Regulation Division Director at the Southwest Florida Water Management District, overseeing the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), Water Use Permitting (WUP) and Well Construction Permitting (WCP) programs. I have more than 30 years of water resources engineering experience... Read More →
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Shannon Ruby Julien

Energy Market Lead, Florida, VHB
I specialize in all aspects of environmental permitting including the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Environmental Resource Permitting, and Consumptive Use Permitting. With over 30 years of experience, my current focus is related to the Energy market’s... Read More →
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Mark Thomasson

Vice President, WSource
Environmental Resource PermittingCutting-edge stormwater management and reuseWater policyWater quality credit tradingAquifer recharge and UIC permitting

Wednesday July 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Caxambus 2
  Wetlands Permitting and Mitigation
 
Thursday, July 18
 

8:30am EDT

N. Emerging Extraction Industry Challenges and Opportunities
Banning hydraulic fracturing, expanding phosphate mining, reopening old oil fields, searching for solutions at legacy sites, and a host of new and old challenges and opportunities for the extractive industries will be discussed and debated by a diverse panel of experts and practitioners. 2019 is a formative year for Florida’s oil and mining industries. Renewed oil exploration has excited great promise and wealth, along with controversy and consternation.  Mining continues to be a bedrock industry with new markets and areas emerging in Florida, as well as emerging technology to deal with legacy sites.  The extractive industries touch all levels of government, generate fierce interest from a wide array of stakeholders, and require substantial engagement by landowners, mineral owners, oil and mining operators, as well as local governments, citizens, and developers. This panel will present the hot-button permitting, policy, and planning issues facing regulators, local governments, property owners, operators, and the public as related to mining operations and post-mining development.  This course is particularly relevant for developers and large tract landowners or agricultural operators contemplating diversifying their portfolio, as well as policymakers, government officials, and oil and mining operators.
Speakers
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Stefan Katzaras

Dir. Consulting Services, A.C.T. Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
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John Coates

Director, Water Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
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Ed Murawski

Program Manager, Kleinfelder
Mr. Murawski has over 17 years of experience in the environmental consulting field in the areas of wetlands, protected species and environmental land use permitting. Mr. Murawski serves as the Program Manager for Tampa Florida office and supervises a team of up 13 employees. Mr. Murawski... Read More →
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Tim Riley

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams
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Russell Schweiss

Vice President - Land & Resource Strategies, The Mosaic Company

Thursday July 18, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 10
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

8:30am EDT

O. Taking Land and Water Resources Management to the "Next Level"
To achieve Florida’s long-term resource management goals, land managers must use innovation to increase efficiencies and improve productivity to ultimately enhance resource value.  This course will provide an advanced discussion of how new data and tools are being applied to meet or exceed resource management objectives.  Audience participation is encouraged.
Speakers
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Leonard Zeiler

Director of Asset Management, Northwest Florida Water Management District
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Jason Martin

Land Stewardship Manager, SE Region, Westervelt Ecological Services

Thursday July 18, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 9
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

8:30am EDT

MM. Linking Growth with Water Supply Availability
Discussion of integrating regional water supply plans of local government with the plans and projects of water utilities through a prescribed planning process requiring cooperation between water management districts and local and regional water management districts and local and regional water utilities; regulatory incentives for the development of alternative water supplies; financial assistance for utilities; linking the growth management plans of local governments with the plans and projects of water utilities; applying the principles of consistency with concurrency as set forth in Florida law and implementing rules. Audience participation is encouraged. 
Speakers
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Segundo Fernandez

Partner, Oertel, Fernandez,Bryant & Atkinson
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Rey Malave

Associate Vice President, Dewberry
Mr. Malavé is a professional engineer with more than 43 years experience in civil engineering design. His background includes the design and permitting of infrastructure systems, including complex stormwater and utility projects, land development residential and multifamily projects... Read More →
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Rich Burklew

Bureau Chief, Bureau of Water Use Regulation, St. Johns River Water Management District
SJRWMD Bureau Chief of Water Use Regulation. I oversee consumptive use permitting and well construction program. Also coordinate with water supply planning and cost-share programs and other shareholders on regulatory projects (i.e. MFL evaluations, water use projections, impact-offset... Read More →
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Gregg Jones

Senior Expert - Hydrogeology, Brown and Caldwell

Thursday July 18, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 11
  Florida's Water Supply Challenges: Issues and Answers

8:30am EDT

B. The Florida Chamber Update: Policy, Planning and Politics of Florida's Future
Join us for a discussion on Florida’s political and policy future, with the most recent data complied by the Florida Chamber Foundation in their Florida 2030 report. This two-year research effort culminated recently with a strategic report on Florida’s future as we expand to a projected 26 million residents by 2030.  This panel will discuss the opportunities, challenges and strategies related to infrastructure, transportation, sustainability and resiliency. Audience participation is highly encouraged!
Speakers
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David Childs

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams P.A.
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Chris Emmanuel

Director of Infrastructure and Governance Policy, Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Rob Palmer

Planning Group Leader, RS&H

Thursday July 18, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 1
  Overview and Updates

8:30am EDT

C2. FDEP Regulatory and Policy Update
Always a timely and useful course to provide updates on the most current information and activities with the Department of Environmental Protection which we feel will be of most interest to our attendees; includes review and analysis of rules and policies recently adopted or under development and related implementation strategies within both Tallahassee and District offices; key/practical tips for all private/public regulated interests; course format designed for extensive audience participation.
Speakers
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Bill Preston

President, William D. Preston, P.A.
From 1976-1979, Mr. Preston was Legislative Analyst and then Staff Director of the Florida Senate Natural Resources and Conservation Committee. He helped establish and then grow and develop Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., one of Florida’s most capable boutique law firms in the field... Read More →
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Jeff Koerner

Director, Division of Air Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
I have more than 30 years of experience in air pollution control, permitting, inspections, the state databases, emissions inventories, ambient air monitoring, and rulemaking.
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John Truitt

Deputy Secretary for Regulatory Programs, Department of Environmental Protection
AR

Alex Reed

Director, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, Department of Environmental Protection
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Tim Bahr

Director, Division of Waste Management, Department of Environmental Protection

Thursday July 18, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 4-5
  Overview and Updates

8:30am EDT

FF1. Responses to Sea Level Rise and Climate Change
Updated course designed to explore the projected impacts of climate change and sea level rise in the context of infrastructure, natural systems, planning and law.   The panel will provide an overview of the current science of climate change with a specific focus on documented and projected impacts in Florida.  The discussion will identify current and future regulatory implications of sea level rise and infrastructure.  Both Florida and national models will be discussed.  The speakers will identify emerging case studies, projects, state and federal laws, policies, and regulations that address sea level rise.  This session will examine potential adaptation, mitigation and resiliency strategies to protect infrastructure and natural systems, including a discussion on infrastructure and ecosystem level of service implications and anticipated hurdles to adaptation strategy implementation. 
Speakers
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Jennifer Jurado

Director and Chief Resilience Officer, Broward County
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Erin Deady

President, Erin L. Deady, P.A.
RH

Rhonda Haag

Director of Sustainability, Monroe County
HS

Harvey Sasso

President, Coastal Systems International, Inc.
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Jeff Marcus

Regional Manager - Environmental, Miller Legg
With a strong background in NEPA, wetland and coastal permitting, and seagrass/ mangrove restoration in South Florida, I will be speaking on how sea level rise is affecting both ecological and coastal communities; and the inevitable challenges to the environmental regulatory comm... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 8
  Special Course Series on Air Quality- Energy- Sustainability- and Climate Change

8:30am EDT

VV. Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Stormwater: Emerging Issues
This course will present background on numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) and related constraints and opportunities for integrated stormwater management solutions.  Speakers will present both engineering and agency perspectives and case examples.  This extremely important course will explore one of the least understood and perhaps the most challenging aspect of NNC compliance.  Come prepared to ask questions and engage in an interesting and timely discussion of this important topic. 
Speakers
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Kurt Spitzer

President, Kurt Spitzer & Associates
Kurt Spitzer is President of Kurt Spitzer and Associates, a Tallahassee-based consulting firm. He helped found the Florida Stormwater Association in 1993 and served as its Executive Director through 2018. He currently represents FSA in the Florida Legislature and in the rule-making... Read More →
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Gary Serviss

Regional Environmental Service Leader, VHB
Gary Serviss is a Principal Scientist with 41 years of Florida experience. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Biology and a Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Florida Institute of Technology. He worked 6+ years in the public sector, including two... Read More →
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Patrick Shearer

Senior Engineer, ESciences, Incorporated
Patrick Shearer, P.E. is a lead stormwater design, green infrastructure, and natural systems restoration engineer at E Sciences’ Miami office. He has over 14 years of experience with many types of waterfront, stormwater, coastal urban development, and water quality projects and... Read More →
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Ken Weaver

Environmental Administrator, Department of Environmental Protection

Thursday July 18, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 2-3
  Special Course Series on Water Quality

8:30am EDT

TTT&UUU1. Florida Brownfields: A Comprehensive Technical, Regulatory, and Legal Update (Part 1 of 2)
This panel will examine the current state of regulatory and financial incentives as well market dynamics, financing considerations, and other concerns that help private developers and local governments collaborate to overcome the risk, limit the liability, and manage the cleanup costs associated with taking title to and redeveloping contaminated sites.  Specific examples of successful and profitable projects and the community benefits they create will be discussed. A comprehensive discussion of applicable Florida and federal rules and best management practices will be presented by a leading panel of Florida experts who will also provide a replicable, scalable, and easy-to-follow path for private development principals, local government planners, lenders, and other brownfield stakeholders.  After this class, attendees will be well-positioned for success.
Speakers
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Michael Goldstein

Managing Partner, The Goldstein Environmental Law Firm, P.A.
Michael R. Goldstein is the Managing Shareholder of The Goldstein Environmental Law Firm, P.A., president of the Goldstein Brownfields Foundation, president of the Goldstein Brownfields Group, co-CEO of Goldstein Kite Environmental Redevelopment Partners, former Chairman of the Miami-Dade... Read More →
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Rick Burgess

Shareholder, GUNSTER
Rick Burgess joined the firm in 1994. He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV ratedattorney who practices exclusively in the area of environmental law for a broad range of clients, including developers, agricultural interests, public and private companies and financial institutions.Rick has... Read More →
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Robyn Neely

Chair, Environment and Natural Resources Practice, Akerman LLP
Robyn Neely focuses her practice on environmental site contamination issues related to real estate and corporate sales and acquisitions, and leases, including pre-acquisition, pre-leasing and pre-foreclosure due diligence analysis. Her practice also includes managing the investigation and remediation of contaminated properties and brownfield... Read More →
JP

Janet Peterson

Senior Project Manager, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
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Richard Carman

Corporate Director of Environmental Services, Universal Engineering Sciences
Richard Carman serves as the Corporate Director of Environmental Services for Universal Engineering Sciences, headquartered in Orlando and has 19 branch offices across Florida, Georgia and Maryland. He has over 25 years of health, safety and environmental (HSE) consulting experience... Read More →
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Tom Lewis

Northwest Florida Environmental Department Manager, Terracon
Mr. Lewis is a Principal working in Terracon’s Tallahassee office. With over 29 years of consulting experience in the State of Florida, he is responsible for scoping and implementing a broad range of site assessment projects for private and public sector clients across the entire... Read More →
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Mike Schackne

Senior Project Manager, Langan
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Teresa Booeshaghi

Assistant Director, Department of Environmental Protection

Thursday July 18, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Caxambus 1
  Waste Management and Site Remediation

8:30am EDT

BBB2. Federal Wetlands Permitting Update
This excellent course provides the latest updates to the Army Corps of Engineers’ Section 404 (Clean Water Act) and Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permitting process, including best practices for navigating through their complexities.  Our panel of experts will feature step-by-step analysis of the ACOE permitting process including illustrative case study examples; emphasis on the key components to enhancing the speed of the application process; and avoiding pitfalls and other time sinks in order to obtain a favorable ACOE decision. This advanced course is designed for active audience participation.
Speakers
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Mike Drauer

Senior Project Manager, Stantec Consulting Inc.
CP

Clif Payne

Section Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers
TR

Tom Roberts

Senior Scientist, ESciences, Incorporated
DA

Deborah A. Getzoff

Partner, Shutts & Bowen
Deborah A. Getzoff is a partner with Shutts & Bowen LLP in Tampa, Florida. She has over 35 years of environmental and administrative law experience in both the private and public sectors. She represents private and public property owners in state and federal regulatory and proprietary... Read More →
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Kelly Unger

Chief, West Permits Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Thursday July 18, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Caxambus 2
  Wetlands Permitting and Mitigation

10:30am EDT

H2. State and Local Programs to Enhance Water Quality and Quantity in Florida Springs and Estuaries
As red tide occurs in our estuaries and eutrophication is obvious in our Springs, significant mitigation programs are being focused on these problems.  These programs involve the resources of state and local governments to help mitigate these two very visible problems. The panel members will discuss initiatives designed to protect and enhance water quality and quantity in our springs and estuaries. State level programs designed to mitigate the problems while working with regional and local governments will be presented. Speakers from two different water management districts will discuss programs within their District jurisdictions that have been implemented. Local efforts to enhance restoration will be featured by another speaker. Science and engineering background data will also be presented to illustrate the success of programs that limit discharges of nutrients to both ground water and surface waters.
Speakers
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Marty Wanielista

Professor of Engineering and Stormwater Management, University of Central Florida
Stormwater and Wastewater Management for nutrient control
AM

Ansley Marr

Bureau Chief, Everglades Policy & Coordination Division, South Florida Water Management District
TF

Tom Frick

Director, Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration, Department of Environmental Protection
CF

Casey Fitzgerald

Initiative Leader, St. Johns River Water Management District
MU

Mike Ulrich

Director, Volusia County Water Resources and Utilities

Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 8
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

10:30am EDT

OO&PP1. Embracing Water Supply Sustainability: The Critical Role of Alternative Water Supply and Reuse (Part 1 of 2)
As Florida’s demand for water grows, the water pie must also grow in order to satisfy these future demands.  While conservation is an important tool, states must incorporate reuse as a source of water to meet growing needs and protect against environmental degradation.  Is it time to recognize that there may be better uses for reuse water than residential irrigation?  Is Florida ready to accept indirect or direct potable reuse?  Is the future for reuse related to aquifer replenishment?  Join us for an intriguing discussion on the policies needed to advance reuse in the Sunshine State including a discussion on 2019 legislation, the Potable Reuse Commission, upcoming regulatory activities, national reuse activities, direct and indirect potable reuse, end-users’ concerns, while also highlighting successful projects and future projects such as regional aquifer replenishment. 
Speakers
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Laura Donaldson

Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Tanner, P.A.
CD

Chuck Drake

Vice President, Tetra Tech
SJ

Stephen James

Director, Office of Water Policy, Department of Environmental Protection
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Kerry Kates

Director of Water and Natural Resources, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
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Lynn Spivey

Director of City Utilities, City of Plant City
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Mandi Rice

Assistant Executive Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District

Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 2-3
  Florida's Water Supply Challenges: Issues and Answers

10:30am EDT

X. New Policy Directions for Growth Management
The growth management world we knew has seen another major change. The DRI process – as we knew it – is gone. How do we now deal only with local government on the myriad of issues each DRI order raises? What are the other viable options for large-scale projects and when to use each – or not? Are regional planning councils going the way of DRI’s? What’s behind the ongoing push for preemption of local government decisions and is it a good or a bad thing? This course is updated every year to discuss new and anticipated legislation, emerging issues and problems and examples of local government innovation. Audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
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Nancy Linnan

Shareholder, Carlton Fields, P.A.
VH

Val Hubbard

Director of Planning Services, Akerman LLP
KG

Kerry Godwin

Planning & Design Director, Osceola County Community Development
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Dan DeLisi

President, DeLisi Land Use Planning & Water Policy
Water/Environmental Policy consultant/lobbyist; and land use planner.

Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 10
  Growth Management Update

10:30am EDT

Y. Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis Regulations and Opportunities in Florida
Medical marijuana is predicted to be Florida’s next billion dollar industry by 2021, and the hemp industry is not far behind with predictions of its expected impact on Florida’s economy to be a billion dollars by 2022.  Both industries require cultivation and processing operations as well as opportunities to get products to patients and consumers through either storefronts or product placements.  Get up to speed quickly on these dynamic new industries by hearing from a panel of experts on the current state of regulations and opportunities.  Learn more about the land use and environmental aspects of the industries through focused presentations on permissible local land development regulations, preemption considerations, odor and nuisance mitigation strategies, resource needs including water and other utilities, and public safety strategies through amendments to local fire prevention codes.
Speakers
JT

Jennifer Tschetter

Attorney, Carlton Fields
BB

Brian Bautista

Partner, Southern Strategy Group

Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 1
  Growth Management Update

10:30am EDT

NNN&OOO1. Fresh From Florida: Emerging Issues in Agriculture & Their Effect on the Environment (Part 1 of 2)
Florida agriculture has a significant role to play in meeting the food and commodity production needs of a growing world population-and an equally important role in environmental stewardship.    This course will discuss emerging issues that are likely to impact Florida farmlands and the Florida agricultural community, particularly those issues affecting the use and management of agricultural lands and water and the impact of those practices on wetlands, water supply, water resources, and conservation.  Expect the panelists to discuss recent state and federal legislation affecting agriculture in Florida, emerging topics in best management practices (BMPs) for agriculture, such as advanced water quality BMPs, and new approaches for obtaining both binding and non-binding determinations on whether  your activities on agricultural lands need an Environmental Resource Permit.  Our experienced panelists will give you the latest information on water supply planning on agricultural lands, water quality and wildlife BMPs, practical tips on the binding determination process, and strategies on agricultural lands that can minimize environmental impacts, avoid permitting requirements, and manage wildlife interactions to minimize conflicts.  We will even attempt to forecast the future of agriculture in the state, with new cash crop opportunities like hemp production and what that might mean to the state. Don’t miss it!
Speakers
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Susan Stephens

Attorney, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
BB

Bill Bartnick

Environmental Administrator, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
DH

Dave Hankla

Wildlife Conservation Specialist, Landscape Conservation Cooperative
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Valerie Seidel

Principal Economist, Balmoral Group
Valerie Seidel is Principal Economist of The Balmoral Group, an economic and engineering firm focused on public policy, socioeconomic impacts, and design within infrastructure, water resources, and the environment.
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Steven Hall

General Counsel, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Steven Lamar Hall, General CounselFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesSteven grew up on his family's farm outside of Malone, Florida. He attended the University of Florida (Go Gators!) where he received a bachelor’s degree in Food and Resource Economics with a... Read More →
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Jennifer Goff

Director, Office of Conservation Planning Services, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Lennart Lindahl

MacVicar Consulting Inc.

Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 11
  Imperiled Species

10:30am EDT

G2. Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Under the Trump Administration
Come listen and learn from a panel of experts as they discuss the latest changes to federal environmental policies and regulation under the Trump Administration. This session examines how the policies and roles of the federal agencies are changing across a wide spectrum of issues such as enforcement, agency size, the extent of federal authority over wetlands and waters, and climate change.  The experts will also discuss how the regulated community, the state and advocacy groups are responding to such changes including the potential for citizen enforcement.  These and other federal issues will be discussed by our well-informed panel. Come prepared to listen, learn and participate.
Speakers
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Rafe Petersen

Partner, Holland & Knight
Rafe Petersen is a partner in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C. office and is a member of the firm's Government Section. He primarily focuses on litigation and counseling in administrative, environmental and energy fields. Mr. Petersen's environmental practice includes environmental... Read More →
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Jerry Stouck

Chair, Federal Regulatory and Administrative Law Practice, Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
Jerry Stouck Chairs the Federal Regulatory and Administrative Law Practice and has more than 35 years of trial and appellate litigation experience in a wide range of cases and courts. He has particular experience in complex business, regulatory and environmental disputes with government... Read More →
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David Cabrales

Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
I served as general counsel to Texas Governor Rick Perry from 2007 to 2009 and, along with my legal team, provided advice to the governor and the governor’s staff on a variety of topics at the intersection of law and public policy.

Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 9
  Overview and Updates

10:30am EDT

DD. New Developments in Air Quailty Regulations
This panel will provide an overview of major federal and state air quality legislation, rules, litigation, and initiatives, with focus on how your normal business operations in Florida will be affected.  This timely and informative course will examine EPA’s SIP Call regarding startup, shutdown and malfunction emissions and Florida’s implementation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone and SO2.  Other issues to be discussed include current state implementation of other federal air rules, the latest developments regarding EPA’s interstate transport rules, EPA’s CO2 rules, and changes to federal and state approaches to New Source Review.  This informative session is designed to help you stay current on the latest rules and policies – Come prepared with your questions for this panel of experts.
Speakers
ML

Max Lee

President, Koogler Associates
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Robert Manning

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
SO

Scott Osbourn

Principal, Trinity Consultants
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Jeff Koerner

Director, Division of Air Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
I have more than 30 years of experience in air pollution control, permitting, inspections, the state databases, emissions inventories, ambient air monitoring, and rulemaking.

Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 4-5
  Special Course Series on Air Quality- Energy- Sustainability- and Climate Change

10:30am EDT

TTT&UUU2. Florida Brownfields: A Comprehensive Technical, Regulatory, and Legal Update (Part 2 of 2)
This panel will examine the current state of regulatory and financial incentives as well market dynamics, financing considerations, and other concerns that help private developers and local governments collaborate to overcome the risk, limit the liability, and manage the cleanup costs associated with taking title to and redeveloping contaminated sites.  Specific examples of successful and profitable projects and the community benefits they create will be discussed. A comprehensive discussion of applicable Florida and federal rules and best management practices will be presented by a leading panel of Florida experts who will also provide a replicable, scalable, and easy-to-follow path for private development principals, local government planners, lenders, and other brownfield stakeholders.  After this class, attendees will be well-positioned for success.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Goldstein

Michael Goldstein

Managing Partner, The Goldstein Environmental Law Firm, P.A.
Michael R. Goldstein is the Managing Shareholder of The Goldstein Environmental Law Firm, P.A., president of the Goldstein Brownfields Foundation, president of the Goldstein Brownfields Group, co-CEO of Goldstein Kite Environmental Redevelopment Partners, former Chairman of the Miami-Dade... Read More →
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Rick Burgess

Shareholder, GUNSTER
Rick Burgess joined the firm in 1994. He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV ratedattorney who practices exclusively in the area of environmental law for a broad range of clients, including developers, agricultural interests, public and private companies and financial institutions.Rick has... Read More →
avatar for Robyn Neely

Robyn Neely

Chair, Environment and Natural Resources Practice, Akerman LLP
Robyn Neely focuses her practice on environmental site contamination issues related to real estate and corporate sales and acquisitions, and leases, including pre-acquisition, pre-leasing and pre-foreclosure due diligence analysis. Her practice also includes managing the investigation and remediation of contaminated properties and brownfield... Read More →
JP

Janet Peterson

Senior Project Manager, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
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Richard Carman

Corporate Director of Environmental Services, Universal Engineering Sciences
Richard Carman serves as the Corporate Director of Environmental Services for Universal Engineering Sciences, headquartered in Orlando and has 19 branch offices across Florida, Georgia and Maryland. He has over 25 years of health, safety and environmental (HSE) consulting experience... Read More →
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Tom Lewis

Northwest Florida Environmental Department Manager, Terracon
Mr. Lewis is a Principal working in Terracon’s Tallahassee office. With over 29 years of consulting experience in the State of Florida, he is responsible for scoping and implementing a broad range of site assessment projects for private and public sector clients across the entire... Read More →
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Mike Schackne

Senior Project Manager, Langan
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Teresa Booeshaghi

Assistant Director, Department of Environmental Protection

Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Caxambus 1
  Waste Management and Site Remediation

10:30am EDT

ZZ2. The Essentials of Obtaining an Environmental Resource Permit: The Nuts and Bolts of ERP Permitting
This course will provide a detailed and in-depth breakdown of all aspects and components necessary for the environmental professional to obtain an ERP permit in an efficient and effective manner. This course will take the audience through all the steps in the review and issuance of an ERP permit including an administrative permit challenge. In addition, the course will discuss how new and proposed rules and policies are affecting the permitting process. Learn from this highly-experienced panel all of the essential criteria and policies, including wetland and mitigation requirements, stormwater requirements, water quality and administrative and legal requirements critical to finalize a permit. This course is a must for environmental professionals who want to understand all aspects of ERP permitting to better represent their clients and deliver efficient results. Audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
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Luna E. Phillips

Shareholder, Gunster
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.Prior to joining the firm, Luna was a senior attorney for the South Florida Water Management... Read More →
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Michelle Hopkins

Regulation Division Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District
I am the Regulation Division Director at the Southwest Florida Water Management District, overseeing the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), Water Use Permitting (WUP) and Well Construction Permitting (WCP) programs. I have more than 30 years of water resources engineering experience... Read More →
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Shannon Ruby Julien

Energy Market Lead, Florida, VHB
I specialize in all aspects of environmental permitting including the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Environmental Resource Permitting, and Consumptive Use Permitting. With over 30 years of experience, my current focus is related to the Energy market’s... Read More →
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Mark Thomasson

Vice President, WSource
Environmental Resource PermittingCutting-edge stormwater management and reuseWater policyWater quality credit tradingAquifer recharge and UIC permitting

Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Caxambus 2
  Wetlands Permitting and Mitigation

1:30pm EDT

FFF. Sovereign Submerged Lands and Aquatic Preserves
This informative course has been redesigned for 2018! Come listen to a panel of experts as they provide an overview of the latest changes, emerging issues and challenges with regard to DEP’s proprietary authority over state-owed submerged lands. The course includes a comprehensive update on which lands are considered “sovereign”; the latest trends in determining the boundary between public and private lands in the permitting process; recent enforcement actions on lands where DEP believes the submerged lands are sovereign and where the upland landowner also claims ownership of the same submerged lands; recent developments regarding balancing the rights of riparian waterfront owners versus the public interest consideration in state-owned submerged land; and a discussion of special permit conditions, considerations and procedure and practices in requesting authorization to use sovereign submerged land for private uses.  Course designed for extensive audience participation.
Speakers
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Matthew Butler

Associate, Isiminger & Stubbs Engineering, Inc.
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Tim Rach

Program Administrator, Division of Water Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
I've worked for the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection for over 27 years. Most of that time I've has been in the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) program. Feel free to ask me about any questions or issues related to ERP, Mitigation Banks, UMAM, State 404 and the use... Read More →
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Amelia Savage

Attorney, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.

Thursday July 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 9
  Coastal Permitting and State Sovereign Lands

1:30pm EDT

S. Avoiding Property Rights Disputes
This course provides an overview of private property rights in Florida, including the basics of takings jurisprudence, the Bert J. Harris, Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act, and other limits on government action that affect private property.  For both public and private parties, this course provides a roadmap for avoiding property rights litigation.  The course will also provide options for resolving disputes including both litigation and options for creative alternative dispute resolution. Timely and relevant examples will be provided. 
Speakers
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Kent Safriet

Partner, Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak
Mr. Safriet is a Partner with the law firm of Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak based in their Tallahassee, Florida office. After obtaining a BS degree in aquaculture, fisheries and wildlife biology from Clemson University, he obtained his law degree from the University of... Read More →
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Brian Bolves

Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Tanner, P.A.
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Jake Cremer

Attorney, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson
Jake Cremer, a Shareholder in Stearns Weaver Miller’s Tampa office, counsels clients in their interactions with local, state, and federal governments on environmental, land use, and land development issues. He has been lead counsel on a variety of complex permitting and economic... Read More →
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David Goldstein

Chief Assistant County Attorney, Pasco County

Thursday July 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Caxambus 2
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

1:30pm EDT

V. What to Expect When Being Inspected
This course is back by popular demand and updated for 2019! For regulated facilities, environmental compliance inspections can often seem intimidating.  Recognizing the “pop quiz” impression of an inspection and the perceived business interruption, this panel will focus on providing an understanding of the purpose and approach of compliance reviews and help facilities effectively prepare for inspections to minimize impacts and maximize compliance.  The panel will provide an overview of the roles of the Florida DEP and EPA, components of multimedia compliance monitoring programs developed for both agencies, a discussion of the State Review Framework, and DEP’s approach to satisfying their compliance inspection objectives.  With this background on the structure, purpose and frequency, the panel will also present the latest national enforcement initiatives, which are selected by EPA every three years.  The panel will also discuss what inspectors typically look for when performing a facility inspection and how environmental staff can best be prepared for an inspection.  From both an industrial and legal perspective, the presentations will discuss best practices that environmental staff should follow before and on the day of the inspection in order to ensure that year-round compliance is achieved, the department’s compliance objectives are reached, inspectors’ needs are being met, all while minimizing undue stress on the regulated facility.
Speakers
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Michael Ballenger

Manager of Consulting Services - Florida, Trinity Consultants
I serve as the Florida Manager for Trinity Consultants. I specialize in air permitting and compliance, helping industry meet regulations.
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Jennifer Carpenter

Assistant Director, South District Office, Department of Environmental Protection
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Hannah Hart

Project Management, Resilience Solutions, Dewberry
Hannah leads resilience planning and market growth efforts in Florida, and manages climate resilience projects in Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey. She has 20 years of experience in public and private industry, managing programs for FDOT and the St. Johns River Water Management... Read More →
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Beth Rothenberg

Partner, Holland & Knight LLP

Thursday July 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 8
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

1:30pm EDT

OO&PP2. Embracing Water Supply Sustainability: The Critical Role of Alternative Water Supply and Reuse (Part 2 of 2)
As Florida’s demand for water grows, the water pie must also grow in order to satisfy these future demands.  While conservation is an important tool, states must incorporate reuse as a source of water to meet growing needs and protect against environmental degradation.  Is it time to recognize that there may be better uses for reuse water than residential irrigation?  Is Florida ready to accept indirect or direct potable reuse?  Is the future for reuse related to aquifer replenishment?  Join us for an intriguing discussion on the policies needed to advance reuse in the Sunshine State including a discussion on 2019 legislation, the Potable Reuse Commission, upcoming regulatory activities, national reuse activities, direct and indirect potable reuse, end-users’ concerns, while also highlighting successful projects and future projects such as regional aquifer replenishment. 
Speakers
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Laura Donaldson

Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Tanner, P.A.
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Chuck Drake

Vice President, Tetra Tech
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Stephen James

Director, Office of Water Policy, Department of Environmental Protection
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Kerry Kates

Director of Water and Natural Resources, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
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Lynn Spivey

Director of City Utilities, City of Plant City
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Mandi Rice

Assistant Executive Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District

Thursday July 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 2-3
  Florida's Water Supply Challenges: Issues and Answers

1:30pm EDT

NNN&OOO2. Fresh From Florida: Emerging Issues in Agriculture & Their Effect on the Environment (Part 2 of 2)
Florida agriculture has a significant role to play in meeting the food and commodity production needs of a growing world population-and an equally important role in environmental stewardship.    This course will discuss emerging issues that are likely to impact Florida farmlands and the Florida agricultural community, particularly those issues affecting the use and management of agricultural lands and water and the impact of those practices on wetlands, water supply, water resources, and conservation.  Expect the panelists to discuss recent state and federal legislation affecting agriculture in Florida, emerging topics in best management practices (BMPs) for agriculture, such as advanced water quality BMPs, and new approaches for obtaining both binding and non-binding determinations on whether  your activities on agricultural lands need an Environmental Resource Permit.  Our experienced panelists will give you the latest information on water supply planning on agricultural lands, water quality and wildlife BMPs, practical tips on the binding determination process, and strategies on agricultural lands that can minimize environmental impacts, avoid permitting requirements, and manage wildlife interactions to minimize conflicts.  We will even attempt to forecast the future of agriculture in the state, with new cash crop opportunities like hemp production and what that might mean to the state. Don’t miss it! 
Speakers
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Susan Stephens

Attorney, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
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Bill Bartnick

Environmental Administrator, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Dave Hankla

Wildlife Conservation Specialist, Landscape Conservation Cooperative
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Valerie Seidel

Principal Economist, Balmoral Group
Valerie Seidel is Principal Economist of The Balmoral Group, an economic and engineering firm focused on public policy, socioeconomic impacts, and design within infrastructure, water resources, and the environment.
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Steven Hall

General Counsel, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Steven Lamar Hall, General CounselFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesSteven grew up on his family's farm outside of Malone, Florida. He attended the University of Florida (Go Gators!) where he received a bachelor’s degree in Food and Resource Economics with a... Read More →
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Jennifer Goff

Director, Office of Conservation Planning Services, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Lennart Lindahl

MacVicar Consulting Inc.

Thursday July 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 11
  Imperiled Species

1:30pm EDT

E2. Environmental Permitting and Enforcement Update
Timely and informative update on permitting and enforcement procedures utilized by environmental agencies; beginner to intermediate course; covers permits and permit renewals; construction and operation permits; time limitations; monitoring; agency enforcement of permit conditions; fines and other penalties; legal and ethical considerations; other emerging trends and issues including legislative review of agency rules and ratification of proposed rules; audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
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Silvia Alderman

Partner, Akerman LLP
Board Certified in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice. Practicing Environmental and Land Use law since 1977
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Susan Martin

Senior Practice Expert Attorney, South Florida Water Management District
Susan Roeder Martin is a senior practice expert attorney with the South Florida Water Management District. She is an expert in environmental resource permit issues and administrative law. Ms. Martin graduated from the University of Florida College of Law, with honors. She received... Read More →
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Nicole Gough

Environmental Manager, Dewberry
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Dorothy Watson

Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Dottie Watson is a partner with Foley & Lardner where her practice focuses on helping companies meet environmental requirements and defending those companies against claims that they may have fallen short. She is co-chair of the firm's Sustainability and Product Stewardship team where... Read More →
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Jeff Prather

Director of Regulatory Services and Planning, St. Johns River Water Management District

Thursday July 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 4-5
  Overview and Updates

1:30pm EDT

SS. Innovative Solutions to Stormwater Management
This course was introduced in 2017 to provoke “outside-of-the-box thinking” and is back by popular demand! Our panel of experts will examine many unconventional and some entirely new approaches to managing stormwater! While Florida was a pioneer in the regulation of stormwater – dating back to the establishment of the MSSW program in 1972 – are we too focused on regulation today and missing an opportunity to once again be a pioneer? If we started over today with a blank sheet of paper, how should we address stormwater management?  How would we better target and fund it? How do we incentivize harvesting stormwater for water supply? How would “stormwater credit trading”, stormwater “co-ops”, or a “cap and trade” system work? Might we do better in springsheds? This panel will examine a number of “mission-driven”, rather than “regulatory-driven”, alternatives to our current system of stormwater management, and the audience should come prepared to participate in what is sure to be a lively and thought-provoking discussion!  
Speakers
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Rick Renna

Senior Engineer, Water Resources, Atkins
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Tom Frick

Director, Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration, Department of Environmental Protection
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Ann Shortelle

Executive Director, St. Johns River Water Management District
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Carl Spirio

State Drainage Engineer, Department of Transportation
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Mark Thomasson

Vice President, WSource
Environmental Resource PermittingCutting-edge stormwater management and reuseWater policyWater quality credit tradingAquifer recharge and UIC permitting
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Shayne Paynter

Water Resources Technical Manager, Atkins
Interested in all aspects of water resources across Florida: water quality, innovative stormwater management, coastal and riverine bridge hydraulics and modeling, groundwater modeling, infrastructure hydraulics design.

Thursday July 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 1
  Special Course Series on Water Quality

1:30pm EDT

VVV. Follow The Money To The End. Capital Investment and Managing Environmental Risk and Liabilities
Back by popular demand! Capital investment and transactions on contaminated land can be risky and volatile. Bringing a successful project with actual or perceived environmental liabilities to fruition requires complex technical, regulatory, and legal expertise.  Many times, equity capital or banks require minimal to no exposure to historical contamination, natural resources damages, or third-party injury and property damage since cleanup costs can run into the millions. What about emerging contaminants in completed transactions? As our State looks to urban infill in contaminated land to accommodate an ever-increasing population growth, how do these issues may affect growth? Are we prepared? Come and learn what experts working for banks, legal firms, insurance companies, consulting firms and policy experts, as well as equity capital have to say. How do these work together to provide comprehensive solutions to environmental liabilities and exposures? What mechanisms exist to resolve pitfalls and obstacles? Join this interactive panel discussion as our experts are in the forefront of helping clients develop solutions. Audience participation will be encouraged.
Speakers
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Stephen Tilbrook

Shareholder, Gray Robinson
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Steve Chesnut

Director, Environmental Affairs, Harbour Group
I have been managing environmental risk for a private equity group for over 25 years. I have a few guiding "principles"...1. Learn to communicate technical issues in business terms2. My job IS NOT to Kill Deals!! My job is to Get Deals Done!!!3. Develop a multi-disciplined team... Read More →
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Meredith Delcamp

Partner, Shutts & Bowen
Meredith is an environmental attorney and a partner in the Tampa office of Shutts and Bowen.  Meredith assists property owners, developers and businesses in a variety of transactional and litigation matters related to real property. Meredith has experience assisting clients in a... Read More →
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Ralph DeMeo

Guilday Law
Environmental Land Use Administrative and Animal Law.
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Mary Gerding

Managing Director, Environmental Risk & Placement, Hylant
Securing environmental insurance policies supporting commercial real estate transactions nationally or abroad (industrial, brownfield, habitational portfolios, retail and medical centers).  Coordination with Hylant M&A Transaction Solutions Team for Quality of Risk evaluations and... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Caxambus 1
  Waste Management and Site Remediation

1:30pm EDT

CCC1. Wetland Jurisdiction Methodology: A State and Federal Update
This course was significantly redesigned for 2017 and is back by popular demand! If you want to know precisely how wetland jurisdiction is determined, and the subtle and not so subtle differences between Florida’s uniform statewide wetland methodology and Federal wetland methodology, this is your course! This carefully designed panel discussion will analyze state and COE wetland jurisdictions, making use of comparisons and contrasts as appropriate; covers application of vegetation, soils and hydrologic indicators in determining presence of wetlands using state and COE methodologies; covers altered and non-altered sites; emphasis on practical application and dispute resolution; examples and case studies will be discussed. You will also hear the latest updates on wetlands law and regulation at the federal level, including the status of recent and ongoing legal challenges, any new guidance or policy put forward by the new Administration, and what they could mean for development in Florida.  This course is designed for extensive audience participation. 
Speakers
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Mike Dennis

President, Breedlove, Dennis & Associates
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Ed Murawski

Program Manager, Kleinfelder
Mr. Murawski has over 17 years of experience in the environmental consulting field in the areas of wetlands, protected species and environmental land use permitting. Mr. Murawski serves as the Program Manager for Tampa Florida office and supervises a team of up 13 employees. Mr. Murawski... Read More →
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Timothy Perry

Shareholder, Gardner, Bist, Bowden, Dee, LaVia, Wright, Perry and Harper, PA
Mr. Perry has substantial experience representing clients in the areas of environmental law, energy law, water law, coastal law, utility law, land use law, appellate law and general civil and administrative litigation. A substantial portion of his practice has been spent litigating... Read More →
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Mike Nichols

President, MJ Nichols & Associates
Mike has an extensive background conducting jurisdictional wetland determinations and other wetlands permitting and mitigation design projects in his 37 year career in environmental assessments. He has been employed by Florida DEP and Broward County for about half of his career while... Read More →
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Steven Currie

Soil Scientist, Wetland Technical Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Debbie Madden

Attorney, GUNSTER
Deborah Madden is an attorney whose practice focuses on the area of environmental law.Deborah represents a broad range of clients, including developers, agricultural interests and public and private companies.Deborah has experience providing legal support to clients in permitting... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 10
  Wetlands Permitting and Mitigation

3:30pm EDT

HHH. Coastal Construction Control Line Permitting
Development within the dynamic and sensitive coastal beach environment requires a special permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This course examines the regulatory framework and practical aspects of Coastal Construction Control Line permitting for beachfront structures and activities. Covers current agency procedures and practices with respect to structure siting and design, including respective responsibilities of state and local agencies; emerging agency policy; special permitting considerations for storm impact planning and emergency response, including appropriate use of coastal armoring structures. Always a timely and informative course. 
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Christy Brush

Environmental Regional Manager, Moffatt & Nichol
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Mark Powell

Isiminger & Stubbs Engineering, Inc.
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Fred Aschauer

Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
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Alex Reed

Director, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, Department of Environmental Protection

Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 9
  Coastal Permitting and State Sovereign Lands

3:30pm EDT

I2. State Assumption of the Federal Wetland Permitting Program
Florida’s efforts to assume Clean Water Act, Section 404 dredge and fill permitting authority from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have stretched beyond eighteen months. Will 2019 finally be the year?  This panel of experts will discuss where DEP is in the process of negotiations with the EPA, Corps and federal Services; which, if any, of the agreements are in place with the federal agencies and what they provide; how Endangered Species Act authorization is to be achieved; and what issues are still outstanding. Audience participation is encouraged.
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David Childs

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams P.A.
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John Truitt

Deputy Secretary for Regulatory Programs, Department of Environmental Protection
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Larry Williams

State Supervisor for Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Jeaneanne Gettle

Division Director, Water Protection Division, Environmental Protection Agency
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Shawn Zinszer

Regulatory Chief, Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 8
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

3:30pm EDT

M. Environmental Permits Under Attack: Preparing for and Defending Your Permits and Other Approvals
Permits, approvals, and other agency authorizations are critical to your company’s business. But challenges in courts of law and public opinion are becoming increasingly common. These attacks threaten to delay, derail, or undo your permitting effort. This course, again updated for 2019, is designed to help you navigate the steps you can and should take both to plan for and to defend your permit from such challenges. It will include practical advice on how to successfully survive a permit challenge, including identifying key vulnerabilities, building a defensible record, and other early steps to help ensure the long-term success of your efforts. It will also cover defense of your permit in administrative and judicial proceedings, as well as other settings. Audience participation is encouraged.
Speakers
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Larry Curtin

Partner, Holland & Knight
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Alan Krischer

Partner, Holland & Knight
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Timothy Webster

Partner, Sidley
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David Weinstein

Tampa Managing Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
David Weinstein, chair of Greenberg Traurig’s environmental and toxic tort litigation practice, has an active civil and white-collar litigation practice with an emphasis on environmental, toxic tort, business, real estate, healthcare, and other challenging matters.David represents... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 11
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

3:30pm EDT

T. Recent Developments in Property Rights
This course discusses recent state and federal legal decisions, legislative proposals and enactments, and anything else of interest to those who deal with the nitty-gritty of public and private property issues, including the recent controversies surrounding the customary use of beach front property!  This is a can’t miss course for the seasoned practitioner; however, all are encouraged to attend.  Audience participation is encouraged. 
Speakers
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Kent Safriet

Partner, Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak
Mr. Safriet is a Partner with the law firm of Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak based in their Tallahassee, Florida office. After obtaining a BS degree in aquaculture, fisheries and wildlife biology from Clemson University, he obtained his law degree from the University of... Read More →
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Amy Boulris

Shareholder, GUNSTER
Amy Brigham Boulris is a shareholder who joined Gunster in 2012, after over two decades of successful practice with the widely respected property rights boutique, Brigham Moore. Amy is a diverse litigator, experienced at both trial and appellate levels.Amy continues to devote her... Read More →
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James Burling

Vice President for Legal Affairs, Pacific Legal Foundation
Property rights and environmental regulation
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Brenna Durden

Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
Ms. Durden’s practice focuses on governmental, land use, environmental and administrative law. Her clients include landowners, developers, local governments, banks, manufacturers, industrial and educational facilities in matters related to land development, community redevelopment... Read More →
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David Smolker

Shareholder, Smolker Bartlett Loeb Hinds & Thompson, P.A.
Mr. Smolker is a versatile, land use, environmental property rights lawyer whose practice encompasses local administrative, civil trial and appellate practice in the areas of land use and zoning, comprehensive planning, environmental permitting, water, wetlands, submerged land, eminent... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Caxambus 2
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

3:30pm EDT

Z. Strategic Planning and Permitting for Development
Practical and informative course designed to address strategies for obtaining environmental and growth management approvals for land development projects under Florida’s current laws and agency practices; consideration of effects of recent legislation and administrative actions taken by the Executive Branch; discussion of successful approaches to processing and obtaining environmental permits from regulatory agencies, determinations of when to obtain the required permits and in what order, and the level of specificity and procedural requirements of each agency. Course to also cover tracking and managing activities for compliance with permit conditions, tips for gaining the respect of regulatory agencies, and steps that should be taken to avoid costly enforcement litigation. Audience participation is encouraged.
Speakers
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Cari Roth

VP of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs, Lykes Bros. Inc.
Cari Roth is the Vice President of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs at Lykes Bros. Inc. For the over 30 years that she has practiced law, she has had a combined focus in government affairs, and land use, environmental and administrative law. Although most of her career has been... Read More →
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Kimball Woodbury

Manager, Woodbury Development Company
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Dennis D. Mele

Partner, Land Use & Zoning, Greenspoon Marder
Dennis D. Mele is a partner and Chair of the Land Use & Zoning practice group. He is widely recognized for his work in land use, zoning, environmental and governmental law. Having experience as a land planner and a city manager, Mr. Mele has a unique understanding of the myriad issues... Read More →
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Abbey Naylor

Principal Ecologist, Naylor Environmental Solutions
Environmental Consultant specializing in wetland and protected species permitting for land development projects.
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Robert Volpe

Partner, Holtman Vogel, PLLC

Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 1
  Growth Management Update

3:30pm EDT

D1. WMD Planning, Regulatory and Policy Update
Excellent course designed to provide insight into the regulatory, planning, and water supply development programs of Florida’s five water management districts; includes discussion of water resource development and water supply planning; adoption and implementation of MFLs; development of water reservations; Environmental Resource Permitting updates; secondary and cumulative impacts; discussion of changes to water management district budgeting and cooperative funding for water quality and water supply; and other emerging programs and issues; audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
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Lisa Kelley

Department Manager, Dewberry
At Dewberry, Lisa is utilizing 25 years of FDEP and SJRWMD leadership experiences to assist clients. As a problem solver with a focus on building relationships, she has the proven skills to direct complex projects from concept to full implementation. In her time as Assistant Executive... Read More →
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Eric Olsen

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
Mr. Olsen has over 30 years of experience in helping clients resolve complex environmental regulatory issues primarily involving the subjects of wetlands, stormwater, flood protection, public water treatment, underground injection control, water supply, and water rights.  He works... Read More →
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Stephen James

Director, Office of Water Policy, Department of Environmental Protection
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Valerie Seidel

Principal Economist, Balmoral Group
Valerie Seidel is Principal Economist of The Balmoral Group, an economic and engineering firm focused on public policy, socioeconomic impacts, and design within infrastructure, water resources, and the environment.

Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 4-5
  Overview and Updates

3:30pm EDT

EE. Advanced Stormwater Treatment BMPs to Reduce Runoff Volumes and Nutrients in Surface Water Discharge
Green, low impact development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMPs) can provide multiple benefits of runoff and pollutant load reduction, aquifer recharge, flood mitigation, reduced freshwater discharges, temperature moderation, reduced water supply consumption for irrigation, shade and habitat, and life cycle cost savings. Traditional stormwater BMPs have varying effectiveness in reducing runoff and nutrient discharges to Florida’s surface waters. Increases in freshwater runoff and nutrient discharges contribute to the list of Florida’s surface waters that are designated as impaired. Excess nutrients also feed harmful algae blooms.  Advanced stormwater treatment BMPs can be used in conjunction with, or in lieu of traditional stormwater treatment practices in a BMP Treatment Train to increase runoff capture and nutrient reduction efficiencies.  Some local governments and private developers are already implementing these advanced stormwater treatment BMPs.  This session will provide an update to policy makers, developers, designers, and other community stakeholders on applications of both green LID and advanced stormwater treatment BMPs that can help reduce excess nutrients in stormwater and better protect Florida’s surface waters.  
Speakers
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Michael Hardin

Water Resources Engineer, Geosyntec Consultants
Dr. Hardin is a graduate from the University of Central Florida (UCF) and is a licensed professional engineer (PE). Prior to joining Geosyntec Consultants, Mike spent the previous nine years as a research associate and lab manager at UCF’s Stormwater Management Academy’s Erosion... Read More →
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Stephen Suau

Managing Partner, Progressive Water Resources, LLC
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Marty Wanielista

Professor of Engineering and Stormwater Management, University of Central Florida
Stormwater and Wastewater Management for nutrient control
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David Kramer, P.E.

ERP Bureau Chief, Southwest Florida Water Management District
Dave is a graduate of University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He has 23+ years of experience in water resource engineering. Dave has spent his entire career in public service at the SWFWMD. He currently serves as the ERP Bureau Chief, responsible... Read More →
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Michael Schmidt

Senior Vice President, CDM Smith
I have 37 years experience working on over 400 water resource, stormwater, flood control, ecosystem restoration, TMDL, NPDES, civil works, and coastal resilience planning and design projects in 33 States and eight countries around the world.

Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Caxambus 1
  Special Course Series on Air Quality- Energy- Sustainability- and Climate Change

3:30pm EDT

YY. Florida NPDES Update
Update on procedural and substantive considerations in permitting under NPDES program including stormwater; new regulatory developments including numeric nutrient criteria; program administration; case law update; enforcement and citizen suits; additional compliance considerations; how to interpret complex regulations; examples of industrial and construction applications; implementation of stormwater NPDES; MS4 program; current agency practices; emerging trends and issues; audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
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Winston Borkowski

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
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Robert Potts

Senior Scientist, E Sciences, Inc.
NPDES MS4 permitting, TMDL & BMAP implementation, water quality
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Kurt Spitzer

President, Kurt Spitzer & Associates
Kurt Spitzer is President of Kurt Spitzer and Associates, a Tallahassee-based consulting firm. He helped found the Florida Stormwater Association in 1993 and served as its Executive Director through 2018. He currently represents FSA in the Florida Legislature and in the rule-making... Read More →
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Blake Guillory

President, CES Consultants, Inc.

Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 2-3
  Special Course Series on Water Quality

3:30pm EDT

CCC2. Wetland Jurisdiction Methodology: A State and Federal Update
This course was significantly redesigned for 2017 and is back by popular demand! If you want to know precisely how wetland jurisdiction is determined, and the subtle and not so subtle differences between Florida’s uniform statewide wetland methodology and Federal wetland methodology, this is your course! This carefully designed panel discussion will analyze state and COE wetland jurisdictions, making use of comparisons and contrasts as appropriate; covers application of vegetation, soils and hydrologic indicators in determining presence of wetlands using state and COE methodologies; covers altered and non-altered sites; emphasis on practical application and dispute resolution; examples and case studies will be discussed. You will also hear the latest updates on wetlands law and regulation at the federal level, including the status of recent and ongoing legal challenges, any new guidance or policy put forward by the new Administration, and what they could mean for development in Florida.  This course is designed for extensive audience participation. 
Speakers
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Mike Dennis

President, Breedlove, Dennis & Associates
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Ed Murawski

Program Manager, Kleinfelder
Mr. Murawski has over 17 years of experience in the environmental consulting field in the areas of wetlands, protected species and environmental land use permitting. Mr. Murawski serves as the Program Manager for Tampa Florida office and supervises a team of up 13 employees. Mr. Murawski... Read More →
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Timothy Perry

Shareholder, Gardner, Bist, Bowden, Dee, LaVia, Wright, Perry and Harper, PA
Mr. Perry has substantial experience representing clients in the areas of environmental law, energy law, water law, coastal law, utility law, land use law, appellate law and general civil and administrative litigation. A substantial portion of his practice has been spent litigating... Read More →
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Mike Nichols

President, MJ Nichols & Associates
Mike has an extensive background conducting jurisdictional wetland determinations and other wetlands permitting and mitigation design projects in his 37 year career in environmental assessments. He has been employed by Florida DEP and Broward County for about half of his career while... Read More →
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Steven Currie

Soil Scientist, Wetland Technical Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Debbie Madden

Attorney, GUNSTER
Deborah Madden is an attorney whose practice focuses on the area of environmental law.Deborah represents a broad range of clients, including developers, agricultural interests and public and private companies.Deborah has experience providing legal support to clients in permitting... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 10
  Wetlands Permitting and Mitigation
 
Friday, July 19
 

8:30am EDT

JJJ. Beach Renourishment and Nearshore Hardbottom
Beaches are a valuable resource in Florida, as they provide storm protection to upland infrastructure, nesting habitat to sea turtles, and recreational value to tourists and locals.  Since development has interrupted the natural littoral drift of sediment along Florida’s coast, and effective bypassing is not occurring at all inlets, it is necessary to nourish these sandy beaches on a recurring basis.  Important aquatic resources are located immediately offshore of many sandy beaches in Florida.  This session will present the types of aquatic resources located offshore; methods for offshore ecological monitoring; impact avoidance, minimization, and mitigation; and environmental permitting challenges.  Come prepared to explore the intertidal and subtidal ecosystems!
Speakers
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John Wallace

Senior Attorney, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
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Erin Hodel

Project Scientist/Marine Biologist, CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc.
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Jennifer Bistyga

Coastal Program Manager, City of Boca Raton
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Penny Cutt

Director of Environmental Sciences, Edgewater Resources

Friday July 19, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 8
  Coastal Permitting and State Sovereign Lands

8:30am EDT

Q2. Keeping Your Eye On the Ball: Scoping the Appropriate Environmental Due Diligence for the Project
The panelists will discuss appropriate scoping of the environmental due diligence process, taking into consideration current and prior land uses and the user’s project objectives; the panelists will also discuss the importance of the environmental professional’s opinion and when and how to recommend additional investigation; practical considerations in closing land transactions when there are unresolved issues and how to address those issues and much more; audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
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Cristina Lumpkin

Partner, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
I am a partner in the environmental practice group at Bilzin Sumberg in Miami. I work primarily with developers and buyers/sellers of commercial real property, assisting clients with pre-acquisition environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation. In my role as a developer's... Read More →
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Vince Yarina

Principal/Vice President, Langan
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Kelly Eger-Smith

President/Owner, American Environmental Consulting
In 2012, I founded American Environmental Consulting, Inc. (AEC), a 100% woman-owned small business. My vision was to build an environmental engineering firm that provides practical, cost-effective, business-minded solutions to real property environmental issues. I strategically employ... Read More →
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Kirby Stallings

Senior Scientist, S&ME
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Robert Stephens

Director, Environmental Group, Ramos Engineering & Associates, LLC
Mr. Stephens is a founding member of the Florida Environmental Assessors Association and has taught Phase I & Phase II certification classes in Florida since 1993. He is a Licensed Environmental Professional, a Certified Florida Environmental Assessor, a Registered Environmental Property... Read More →

Friday July 19, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 10
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

8:30am EDT

R. Deal or No Deal
Back by popular demand, this course is an interactive discussion focused on the associated regulatory requirements and techniques for ensuring sure and positive dialogue for communicating with environmental regulatory agencies at the local, state and federal levels.  Preparation, organization, as well as an understanding of both the regulation and the processes, can go a long way to facilitating a smoother and certainly more positive outcome.  In addition to being technically prepared, knowing the agency representatives, their role in the organization, and their scope of authority can be as critical as having a thorough understanding of the applicability of the various rules and regulations.  Here’s your chance to interact with the panel, using real case studies, and discuss which techniques were successful (or not) and receive expert advice from four instructors who’ve learned these lessons. 
Speakers
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Peter Partlow

President/Principal Engineer, E Sciences, Incorporated
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Anna Long

Of Counsel, Dean Mead
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Amy Tracy

Fl Water Resources Leader, Dewberry
My career focuses solely on improving the quality of Florida’s water resources. A stormwater aficionado who developed a love for reclaimed water, I’m passionate about judging water by its "quality, not its history". An advocate of treating water to its appropriate end use, I've... Read More →
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Alexis Clark

Southeast Region Manager, CMS Environmental Solutions

Friday July 19, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 11
  Emerging Issues and Advanced Discussion

8:30am EDT

LL. Regulatory and Technical Updates and Case Studies for Aquifer Recharge, Aquifer Storage and Recovery, Underground Injection Control and Potable Reuse
This panel will discuss the current status and issues involving Florida’s underground injection control (UIC) regulatory program that authorizes the injection of fluids into underground formations. The panel will focus on the expanded use of aquifer storage and recovery and aquifer recharge projects involving potable, surface water/stormwater reclaimed water to enhance water supplies. The use of exemptions and variances to obtain UIC approvals for these projects will be examined. The panel will discuss recent legislative changes that may help to reduce the permitting complexity of these recharge projects and any regulatory changes that are needed or which may be forthcoming. Issues and impediments to obtaining UIC authorizations for deep well disposal of waste streams will also be discussed. Come prepared to listen, learn, and participate!
Speakers
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Michael Condran

Vice President, Southeast Region, Electro Scan Inc.
Mr. Condran has over 30 years experience as a consulting engineer, the last 20 of which have been in Florida. Mike has managed the design, construction, and operations of complex water infrastructure projects, from water supply to effective wastewater management. Notably, he managed... Read More →
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Eric Olsen

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
Mr. Olsen has over 30 years of experience in helping clients resolve complex environmental regulatory issues primarily involving the subjects of wetlands, stormwater, flood protection, public water treatment, underground injection control, water supply, and water rights.  He works... Read More →
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Mike Coates

Deputy Director, Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
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Jeff Greenwell

General Manager, Environmental Services Section, Hillsborough County
Environmental Services Section Manager for Hillsborough County Public Utilities. Environmental Services oversees compliance and permitting for the County’s Wastewater, Potable, Solid Waste and UIC facilities, as well as Industrial Pretreatment and Phosphate Mining land restoration... Read More →
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Mark McNeal

Chief Executive Officer, ASRus, LLC
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Doug Hearn

Senior Hydrogeologist, Kleinfelder

Friday July 19, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 1
  Florida's Water Supply Challenges: Issues and Answers

8:30am EDT

CC. Avoiding Public Hearing Pitfalls: Preparation, Presentation, and Legal Challenges
This presentation provides practical and legal insights into managing public hearings before local governments from both the private party and local government perspective.  It specifically addresses issues arising in connection with public hearings and how to deal with denials by and challenges to local government decisions.  This presentation will focus on strategic matters, provide useful tips, examine new and developing legal issues, and address technical issues.  Attendee participation will be encouraged. 
Speakers
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Chris Torres

Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Christopher Torres is the Administrative Shareholder of the Tampa Office. Chris concentrates his practice on business and complex commercial litigation, toxic tort defense, environmental litigation, and land use litigation. Chris has practiced as an environmental and toxic tort litigator... Read More →
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Randy Coen

President, Coen & Company
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Rick J. Melchiori

General Manager, Becker Holding Corporation
Mr. Melchiori brings over 30 years’ experience in land acquisition, entitlement, permitting, design, and construction of industrial, commercial, and highly amenitized residential and mixed use projects. Early in his career, he founded an architectural and engineering firm and through... Read More →
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Aaron Dunlap

Shareholder, Carlton Fields
Land Use, Zoning, Real Estate Development, Areas of Critical State Concern, Developer-Side HOA and Condo Issues, Construction and Lending Due Diligence, Fiction, Film, Greyhounds.
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Patrick Krechowski

Partner, Jimerson

Friday July 19, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 9
  Growth Management Update

8:30am EDT

GG. Linking Disaster Mitigation and Recovery with Climate Resiliency
This session will provide an overview of policies and regulations that link disaster management and climate issues.  The presentation will explore these linkages as well as room for improvement in them.  With major storms impacting Florida over the last two years, agency orders are also a policy implication to be considered, both in short term response and long term planning factors.  Case studies will be presented that harmonize the concepts of planning for, or responding to, disasters and incorporating aspects of future resiliency into projects.  Finally, the session will also explore an important relationship with funding mechanisms, some of which provide dual benefits in the disaster mitigation and recovery realm as well as flexibility to add components that address future resiliency. 
Speakers
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Sidney Bigham

Esquire, Oertel, Fernandez, Bryant & Atkinson, P.A.
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John Regan

City Manager, City of St. Augustine
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Wes Rimes

Senior Risk Engineering Consultant, Zurich North America
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Paul Tschirky

Senior Principal Engineer, GeoSyntec Consultants
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Ned Fernandez

Senior Management Consultant, Arcadis

Friday July 19, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Caxambus 1
  Special Course Series on Air Quality- Energy- Sustainability- and Climate Change

8:30am EDT

II. Energy Policy and Environmental Regulation Reform and Implications for Florida
David Cabrales, former general counsel for Energy Secretary Rick Perry while he was Governor of Texas, will discuss the partial deregulation of electric power in Texas which began more than fifteen years ago, and Lila Jaber, former Florida Public Service Commissioner, will explain what utility deregulation could mean for Florida in light of a recent ballot initiative. They will debate “deregulation” implications for energy costs, reliance on fossil fuels, infrastructure, and distributed and renewable energy.  In other deregulation efforts, the Trump administration has initiated the reversal of dozens of environmental laws to create jobs, help businesses, and improve economic growth.   Ken Kosky, who has helped with the environmental permits for many thousands of megawatts of power plants, will share his insights on EPA’s rollback of the Clean Power Plan, why carbon dioxide emissions continue to fall, whether air quality will be impacted by weakened environmental regulations, and whether the Green New Deal might be successful.  The panel will also discuss EPA’s reduced enforcement activities and the resulting burden on states to pick up any slack, and EPA’s deregulation of wetlands, the apparent increased flexibility for states, and what this means for Florida and its water quality.  You will not want to miss these cutting-edge and thought-provoking conversations about the trickle-down effects of deregulation. 
Speakers
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Ken Kosky

Principal, Golder Associates
Mr. Kosky has over 45 years experience in Florida in licensing major power projects in Florida, throughout the U.S. and several developing countries. His presentation focuses on the changes over the next 10 years in the makeup of electric generation in Florida as well as the implications... Read More →
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Angela Morrison

Partner, Earth & Water Law
Angela Morrison is a Board-Certified administrative law practitioner with thirty years of experience. Currently she is a partner with the Washington DC-based firm, Earth & Water Law.  Angela’s long career in private practice has been devoted to assisting utility, industry, and... Read More →
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Lila Jaber

Shareholder, GUNSTER
In her third decade of regulatory policy and government practice, Lila Jaber leads a statewide regulatory and legislative government affairs practice and serves as the Regional Managing Shareholder for one of the largest commercial law firms in Florida, Gunster. Notably, Lila is also... Read More →
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David Cabrales

Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
I served as general counsel to Texas Governor Rick Perry from 2007 to 2009 and, along with my legal team, provided advice to the governor and the governor’s staff on a variety of topics at the intersection of law and public policy.

Friday July 19, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 4-5
  Special Course Series on Air Quality- Energy- Sustainability- and Climate Change

8:30am EDT

RR. New Developments in Water Quality Permitting
With all the attention on emerging contaminants of concern, including PFOA/PFAs controversy, this course is a must-attend!  This panel of experts will provide timely updates on new ways the Department of Environmental Protection and EPA are addressing water quality issues; also includes basic as well as advanced discussion on water quality discharge permitting, whether from industrial, domestic, or other discharge sources; emphasis on current agency practices, and updates on pending legal changes; emerging water quality issues affecting industry, regulations and the general population. Come prepared with your questions!  This course is designed for extensive audience participation.
Speakers
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Tim Atkinson

Partner, Oertel, Fernandez,Bryant & Atkinson
My environmental practice includes environmental counseling, permitting and litigation under the CWA, CAA, RCRA, CERCLA, as well as many state and local environmental programs. I am experienced with wetlands, surface water, ground water, ERPs, consumptive use permitting, TMDLs, air... Read More →
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Bruce Nocita

Principal Geologist, S&ME, Inc.
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Ken Watson

President and Principal Hydrologist, HSW Engineering, Inc.
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Ricardo Fraxedas

Chief Engineer, Wood
Office Manager for South Florida offices.Environmental Engineering, Site Assessments, Remediation, Site Development, and Environmental permitting.
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Erin Reed

Water Resources Engineer, Geosyntec Consultants

Friday July 19, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 2-3
  Special Course Series on Water Quality

8:30am EDT

DDD. UMAM Basics and Beyond
In Florida, the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) is used by local, state and federal regulatory agencies to determine the amount of mitigation necessary to offset impacts to wetlands and other surface waters and the number of mitigation credits to be assigned to a mitigation bank. This course will focus on UMAM fundamentals with additional discussion reflecting the panel’s experience with thousands of individual UMAM assessments. Audience participation is encouraged.
Speakers
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Penny Cople

Principal Scientist, Breedlove, Dennis & Associates
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Ed Cronyn

Senior Scientist/Group Manager, West Florida Sciences, Atkins North America
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Shannon Gonzalez

Senior Ecologist/Principal, Flatwoods Consulting Group, Inc.
Flatwoods Consulting Group Inc. (Flatwoods) is a Florida-based Small Business Enterprise (SBE) that assists clients in navigating complex environmental regulation. Our vision is to provide the highest quality consultation to our clients in a cost-effective manner. Our team of highly... Read More →
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Clark Hull

Principal, Clark Hull & Associates
ERP, UMAM, Mitigation Banking
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Tim Rach

Program Administrator, Division of Water Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
I've worked for the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection for over 27 years. Most of that time I've has been in the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) program. Feel free to ask me about any questions or issues related to ERP, Mitigation Banks, UMAM, State 404 and the use... Read More →

Friday July 19, 2019 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Caxambus 2
  Wetlands Permitting and Mitigation

10:30am EDT

III. Seagrasses and Mangroves
This session will address the types of permits (CCCL, ERP, JCP) that apply to marine-related projects and includes presentations on how the ecology and biology of Florida’s seagrasses and mangroves drive the reality of regulatory responses; what restoration options and assessment strategies are available and appropriate; the challenges of the permitting process and the importance of establishing realistic restoration goals that can be measured as well as attained. Also, some focus will be given to UMAM assessments for seagrass impacts and mitigation; permit/mitigation compliance; and restoration site selection, techniques, and monitoring in the context of the regulatory environment. This course provides excellent coverage of a very complex subject.
Speakers
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Raymond Dennis, III, PWS, FAA Remote Pilot

Principal, Environmental Services, Stantec Consulting Inc.
For over 28 years, Mr. Dennis has dedicated his career to assisting clients in achieving their project objectives while protecting and restoring natural resources. The focus of Mr. Dennis’s scientific training and experience has been on coastal and freshwater wetland ecology, regulatory... Read More →
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Mark Fonseca

Senior Ecologist, CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc.
I am interested in habitat restoration, particularly of seagrasses, including their valuation, ecological function, landscape dynamics and associated hydrodynamic environment particularly as it is influenced by wind waves, boat wakes and tidal currents. My recent activities include... Read More →
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Jennifer Carpenter

Assistant Director, South District Office, Department of Environmental Protection

Friday July 19, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 9
  Coastal Permitting and State Sovereign Lands

10:30am EDT

NN. Minimum Flows and Levels: Florida's Next Great Regulatory Challenge
To prevent significant harm to the water resource, the water management districts must adopt minimum flows and levels for waterbodies and groundwater according to an annual priority list.  If the waterbody does not meet, or is projected not to meet, the adopted minimum flow or level, the district must adopt a recovery or prevention strategy.  Going through this process, the water management districts have found that many waterbodies are below their established minimum flow or level and thus require a recovery or prevention strategy.  Some districts are re-evaluating their minimum flows and levels to see if they were set correctly.  Minimum flows and levels and their associated prevention or recovery strategies can affect water users by causing cutbacks on existing sources, forcing development of alternative water supplies, and forcing participation in aquifer or surface water body recharge projects, in each case creating general uncertainty.  This course focuses on the process by which minimum flows or levels are developed and adopted, while also identifying where minimum flows or levels are already in place or are scheduled for adoption in the future, how water users are impacted, and what you can do to protect your water uses. 
Speakers
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Doug Manson

Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Tanner, P.A.
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Mike Register

Executive Director, St. Johns River Water Management District
 
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Jennette Seachrist

Director, Resource Management, Southwest Florida Water Management District
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Carlos Herd

Director, Resource Management Division, Northwest Florida Water Management District
Water Supply Planning, Minimum Flows and Minimum Levels, Springs Projects, Water Resource Development, Ag Cost Share, FEMA Flood Risk Maps.
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John Good

Chief Professional Engineer, SRWMD
John has been with the Suwannee River Water Management District for 24 years, working primarily on minimum flows and levels. Prior to that he was in consulting for eight years. His career began in the public sector with water use permitting (SWFWMD), extension (IFAS/SJRWMD), and... Read More →
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Don Medellin

Principal Scientist, South Florida Water Management District
Don has approximately 33 years of regulatory and water policy experience with FDEP and South Florida Water Management District. He has over 22 years of experience in the environmental resource permitting and water use regulatory programs. He also has 11 years of experience with SFWMD's... Read More →

Friday July 19, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 2-3
  Florida's Water Supply Challenges: Issues and Answers

10:30am EDT

QQ. Using Public-Private Partnerships to Solve Florida's Water Challenges
Florida is faced with significant water shortages projected to be an estimated 2 billion gallons per day by 2025 unless proactive action is taken. Florida is also confronting significant water quality challenges, including meeting recently enacted Numeric Nutrient Criteria, TMDLs and restoration targets. How can the private sector help public entities with these issues? Part of the solution may be the development of long-term contractual arrangements between public utilities and private land owners in the storage, production, reuse and treatment of water. The panel will discuss advantages and difficulties in developing public-private partnerships, recent legislative changes at the state and federal level, and success stories in meeting Florida’s future water needs. This is a very timely and highly recommended course!
Speakers
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John Fumero

Shareholder, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero P.A.
John J. Fumero has over 30 years of experience in the areas of environmental, water, land use, administrative and governmental law. Mr. Fumero, formerly General Counsel of the South Florida Water Management District, provides strategic counsel to landowners, developers, industry... Read More →
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John Fiveash

CEO, National Stormwater Trust, Inc.
John Fiveash is the CEO of National Stormwater Trust, Inc. (NST) and a partner at Steinmeyer Fiveash LLP. NST is a stormwater management company that recently partnered with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide regional, offsite stormwater treatment services... Read More →
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Ernie Cox

President, Family Lands Remembered, LLC
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Pat Lehman

Executive Director, Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
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Ansley Marr

Bureau Chief, Everglades Policy & Coordination Division, South Florida Water Management District

Friday July 19, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 1
  Florida's Water Supply Challenges: Issues and Answers

10:30am EDT

PPP. Threatened and Endangered Species in the Marine Realm
Extremely timely and informative course will “cover the bases” from NEPA to permitting; critical environmental issues including Johnson Seagrass, ESA protected marine species and essential fish habitat, sea turtles, and marine mammals; use of UMAM and HEA for determining mitigation requests; examples of lessons learned in dealing with and applying federal and state requirements to seaports, beach renourishment, and coastal development; discussion of emerging issues.  Audience participation encouraged!
Speakers
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Bill Precht

Director, Marine & Coastal Programs, Dial Cordy & Associates
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Mary Jo Barkaszi

Marine Mammal Programs Manager, CSA Ocean Sciences
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Penny Cutt

Director of Environmental Sciences, Edgewater Resources
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Nicole Bonine

ESA Consultation Biologist, National Marine Fisheries Service

Friday July 19, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 10
  Imperiled Species

10:30am EDT

D2. WMD Planning, Regulatory and Policy Update
Excellent course designed to provide insight into the regulatory, planning, and water supply development programs of Florida’s five water management districts; includes discussion of water resource development and water supply planning; adoption and implementation of MFLs; development of water reservations; Environmental Resource Permitting updates; secondary and cumulative impacts; discussion of changes to water management district budgeting and cooperative funding for water quality and water supply; and other emerging programs and issues; audience participation encouraged.
Speakers
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Lisa Kelley

Department Manager, Dewberry
At Dewberry, Lisa is utilizing 25 years of FDEP and SJRWMD leadership experiences to assist clients. As a problem solver with a focus on building relationships, she has the proven skills to direct complex projects from concept to full implementation. In her time as Assistant Executive... Read More →
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Eric Olsen

Shareholder, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
Mr. Olsen has over 30 years of experience in helping clients resolve complex environmental regulatory issues primarily involving the subjects of wetlands, stormwater, flood protection, public water treatment, underground injection control, water supply, and water rights.  He works... Read More →
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Stephen James

Director, Office of Water Policy, Department of Environmental Protection
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Valerie Seidel

Principal Economist, Balmoral Group
Valerie Seidel is Principal Economist of The Balmoral Group, an economic and engineering firm focused on public policy, socioeconomic impacts, and design within infrastructure, water resources, and the environment.

Friday July 19, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 4-5
  Overview and Updates

10:30am EDT

FF2. Responses to Sea Level Rise and Climate Change
Updated course designed to explore the projected impacts of climate change and sea level rise in the context of infrastructure, natural systems, planning and law.   The panel will provide an overview of the current science of climate change with a specific focus on documented and projected impacts in Florida.  The discussion will identify current and future regulatory implications of sea level rise and infrastructure.  Both Florida and national models will be discussed.  The speakers will identify emerging case studies, projects, state and federal laws, policies, and regulations that address sea level rise.  This session will examine potential adaptation, mitigation and resiliency strategies to protect infrastructure and natural systems, including a discussion on infrastructure and ecosystem level of service implications and anticipated hurdles to adaptation strategy implementation. 
Speakers
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Jennifer Jurado

Director and Chief Resilience Officer, Broward County
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Erin Deady

President, Erin L. Deady, P.A.
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Rhonda Haag

Director of Sustainability, Monroe County
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Harvey Sasso

President, Coastal Systems International, Inc.
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Jeff Marcus

Regional Manager - Environmental, Miller Legg
With a strong background in NEPA, wetland and coastal permitting, and seagrass/ mangrove restoration in South Florida, I will be speaking on how sea level rise is affecting both ecological and coastal communities; and the inevitable challenges to the environmental regulatory comm... Read More →

Friday July 19, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 11
  Special Course Series on Air Quality- Energy- Sustainability- and Climate Change

10:30am EDT

XX. Use of Wetlands for Stormwater and Wastewater Treatment
Wetlands can provide for natural, low-energy and environmentally beneficial water quality improvement. This exciting course describes the history, regulations, progress and prospects in treatment wetland science and engineering in Florida and includes: a summary of Florida’s unique Wastewater Application Rule (Ch. 62-611, FAC); a detailed overview of stormwater treatment wetland design and benefits, with pertinent case histories of wetlands providing water quality treatment, recharging aquifers, and creating high quality wetland habitat; an overview of the world’s largest treatment wetlands, the Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas, that summarizes findings of the Science Plan on wetland performance and optimization; and case histories illustrating recent advances in natural treatment technologies that minimize area requirements while intensifying performance.  Audience participation is encouraged. 
Speakers
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Jim Bays

Technology Fellow, Natural Treatment Systems, Jacobs formerly CH2M Hill
I am a wetland ecologist specializing in the use of wetlands for water quality improvement, habitat restoration, and public use and recreation. As a professional consultant for the past 35 years, I've been fortunate to work on treatment wetland projects across North and South America... Read More →
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Chris Keller

Wetland Solutions, Inc.
I have over 25 years of professional experience specializing in the design, assessment, and optimization of treatment wetlands for water quality improvement. I hold B.S. and M.E. degrees in environmental engineering from the University of Florida and am a licensed professional engineer... Read More →
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Larry Schwartz

Environmental Scientist, CDMSmith
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Angelique Bochnak

Senior Water Resorces Scientist, Environmental Consulting & Technology

Friday July 19, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 8
  Special Course Series on Water Quality

10:30am EDT

WWW. Remediation Strategies & Case Studies
This course presents legal and practical strategies for site remediation in a variety of scenarios.  Case studies will focus on creative solutions, regulatory flexibilities, and innovative technologies used to achieve site closures. A must-attend, timely, and informative course designed for active audience participation.
Speakers
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Carl Eldred

Attorney, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
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Nicholas Albergo

Senior Advisor, GHD
Old and forgetful.  Haven't offered any new information since Lawton Chiles was in office.
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Steven Folsom

Vice President, Verdantas
Steven Folsom is Vice President with Verdantas, working with clients to provide creative solutions for engineering and environmental compliance issues related to site investigation, remedial design and performance optimization, brownfields redevelopment, solid and hazardous waste... Read More →
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Jeffrey Peters

Principal Scientist, Environmental Consulting & Technology
As a Professional Geologist, I have more than 34 years’ experience as a consultant in the environmental field. I have managed both technical and administrative staff and have a wide range of experience in personnel management, technical project management, sales and marketing, business... Read More →
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Eddy Smith

Senior Vice President, SCS Engineers
Eddy Smith is a registered professional engineer in Florida, and has been developing creative remediation strategies for clients, mainly in South Florida, for over 30 years. His unique remediation concepts have allowed for blighted properties, including former landfills and other... Read More →
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Scott Graf

Principal, Environmental Department Manager, Terracon

Friday July 19, 2019 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Caxambus 1
  Waste Management and Site Remediation
 
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