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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
David R. Watt, P.E.PresidentPalatka
Ronald M. EdenfieldVice-President
Fort Myers
Annette CarterTreasurer
West Palm Beach
Carol HintonSecretary
Gainesville
Jay YinglingPast-President 2009
Brooksville
Cathleen C. VogelPast-President 2008
Flagler Beach
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kristin K. Bennett, Esq.Stuart
Joanne Chamberlain
St. Augustine
Michael DelCharco, P.E.Jacksonville
Mark C. DiblinGainesville
Douglas J. Durbin, Ph.D.Tampa
Timothy English IIIGainesville
John J. Fumero, Esq.West Palm Beach
Gary K. HowaltJacksonville
Donald W. McEwenHavana
Paul W. O’Neil, Jr., P.E.Tampa
Krista D. SabinPalm Beach Gardens
Garrett WallaceWest Palm Beach
Shayne WoodJacksonville
Our Next Technical Meeting:
Location: The technical program of the Florida Section of the American Water Resources Association will focus on continuing water-resource management issues that are of concern to north Florida. The meeting will be held at the Wakulla Springs Lodge located within the confines of the Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. Wakulla Spring is one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs. Visitors may observe the natural serene beauty of Wakulla Spring and River from boat tours offered daily. The pristine river and sanctuary provide a natural habitat for abundance of wildlife.
Program: Wakulla Spring offers a perfect backdrop for presentations that address the issues of increased nutrient concentrations flowing from north Florida springs that continue to alter the ecology of the springs and rivers. Areas that impact our springs are contaminants generated by wastewater from septic tanks and waste water treatment facilities, and agricultural areas. In the technical program presenters will focus on quality and quantity issues as well as restoration and protection that impact springs in north Florida, and examine the numeric nitrate criterion to protect Florida’s springs. This meeting will bring forth new information and findings that will help public and private interests to better understand the issues affecting Florida’s springs.
Also presented is an update on the on-going critical issue on the management and allocation of water within the tri-state basin boundary of the Apalachicola/Chattahoochee/Flint Rivers. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. The program will begin at 12:00 noon and will include lunch. The Keynote Presentation will provide an overview of Florida springs. The technical program will run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. followed by social networking. “The Jungle Cruise on the Wakulla River is included as part of your registration. The cruise is scheduled to depart at 5:00 p.m.”
Critical Water Resources Issues in North FloridaWakulla Springs State Park and Lodge, Wakulla Springs, Florida, May 21, 2010
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Additional Conference Information
The Jungle Cruise is a 40-minute trip for the pure enjoyment of the natural beauty of the Wakulla River. Park Rangers navigate the boat for the 3-mile round trip on the Wakulla River introducing you to the “Real Florida”. If observing alligators and other wildlife in their natural habitat is what you are looking for then Wakulla Springs is the place to visit. You may experience seeing manatees and hearing the raucous call of the moorhen or the bellowing of the bull alligator. Large alligators, abundant birds, whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobcats and alligator snapping turtles all call this place home.
Discover one of the most serene places you’ll find in all your travels. Wakulla Springs Lodge was developed in 1937 by Edward Ball, an entrepreneur, financier, and railroad magnate. He designed and created this 27 room lodge, a most unique retreat, using hand-wrought iron, marble and hand-made ceramic imported tile. Standing today as it did then, changed only for improvements in safety and comfort, the lodge is a glimpse into Florida of the 1930’s.
The lodge’s unique features, combined with the surrounding natural and cultural resources, contribute to the site’s designation as a National Natural Landmark and its listing on the National Register of Historic Places.The spacious lobby, its massive fireplace, elegant arched windows, and marble floors, all combine to make a stay at Wakulla Springs Lodge a unique experience.
GETTING HERETravel East on I-10 to Exit 196. Take State Road 263 (Capitol Circle) south 12 miles. Turn right (South) onto U.S. 319/State Road 61 (Crawfordville Highway) for two miles. Bear left onto State Road 61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for six miles. Turn left onto State Road 267 at flashing stop light. Turn right into Park entrance.
From West I-10, use Exit 203. Take State Road 61 (Thomasville Road) south. Continue on State Road 61 through Tallahassee for 10 miles. Take U.S. 319/State Road 61 (Crawfordville Highway) south for two miles. Bear left onto State Road 61 (Wakulla Springs Road) for six miles. Turn left onto State Road 267 at flashing stop light. Turn right into the park.
Meeting location
Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge550 Wakulla Park Dr., Wakulla Springs, FL 32327
Park entrance fee is waived for all participants, they just need to identify themselves to the ranger on duty.
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Agenda
Friday, May 21, 201010:00 am Board of Directors’ Meeting – members welcomed Location: Ed Ball Conference Room (2nd Floor Wakulla Springs Lodge)
11:30 am Registration, Wakulla Springs Lodge Lobby
12:00 noon Lunch Kick-off: Wakulla Springs Lodge Terrace Video, Springs Heartland, David Still, Executive Director, SRWMD
Keynote Speaker: Harley Means, Chief, Hydrology Section, FGS “Springs of North Florida”
1:00 pm Technical Session – Moderator, Connie Bersok, Springs Coordinator, DEP
“Water Quality and Quantity of Spring Flows in North Florida” Kathryn Holland, Environmental Specialist III, Springs Initiative Section, DEP Nick Wooten, Chief, Bureau of Surface Water Management, NWFWMD Carlos Herd, Senior Hydrogeologist, SRWMD
“Numeric Nitrate Criterion to Protect Florida’s Springs: Why is a Criterion needed and how was it Developed?” Ken Weaver, Environmental Administrator, DEP
2:30 pm BREAK
“Investigations of Spring Flow Characteristic in the Wakulla Springs Basin and Spring Creek Group” Hal Davis, Geologist, USGS
“Performance Based Septic Systems and Nitrate Attenuation in the Aquifer” Jeff Chanton, Department of Oceanography, FSU “Spring Restoration and Protection on Upper Econfina Creek, Bay County” Bill Cleckley, Director, Division of Land Management and Acquisition, NWFWMD
3:45 pm “Analysis and Prognosis of a Southern-Fried Water Fight in the Apalachicola/Chattahoochee/Flint Rivers Drainage Basin” Steve Leitman, consultant, Waters without Borders
4:15 pm Closing Announcements
4:30 pm Social Networking, Lobby
5:00 pm Field Trip, Jungle Cruise on Wakulla River
“Critical Water Resources Issues in North Florida”Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge, Wakulla Springs, Florida
Lodge Reservation Deadline --- April 30, 2010
Registration Deadline --- May 14, 2010, AWRA Meeting --- May 21, 2010
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge – Friday, May 21, 2010 Register online at:
https://www.regonline.com/florida_section_awra_meeting_may_2010
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AWRA Board of Directors Meeting (Members Welcome) Florida Section Member Registration (registration includes lunch) $50 Non-member Registration (Apply this fee to making me a Memberor to renew my membership) $70
Lunch Guest / Name: $25 Boat Tour (Optional) I will be attending I will not be attending Free Florida Section Student Registration Free Students (Non-member) � Apply this fee to making me a Member or to renew my membership $10
Donation to Sanford N. Young Scholarship Fund --------------- Donation to General Education Fund --------------- TOTAL $ PDH Credit for Engineers AWRA is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE Provider No.EX0003897) and offers Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit to Florida Licensed Professional Engineers. You will only receive credit if you attend the entire technical session. Please check the box below and include your PE number if you would like to obtain PDH credit. � I plan to be present for the entire session and would like PDH credit. My PE number is: ________________
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AWRA Florida Section
Please mail to:
Bill Stimmel 3016 O’Brien Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32309 (850) 668-8079
Sponsorship Opportunities
Don’t miss this great opportunity to highlight your organization and
network with water resource professionals and students. Get your logo on the
sponsorship boards! Contact:
Bill Stimmel (850) 668-8079
Accommodations
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge 550 Wakulla Park Dr,
Wakulla Springs, FL 32305
Lodge Reservations Deadline – April 30, 2010
Call the Lodge at 850-926-0700; $85/night (Thursday night only)
JOINING AND RENEWING MEMBERS Please complete this entire form for our membership records and directory. Preference for Receiving our Newsletter: � E-mail � US Mail Are you an AWRA National Member: � Yes � No Would you like information on AWRA National? � Yes � No Are you interested in corporate sponsorship opportunities? � Yes � No Would you like to be part of a bi-monthly meeting team or committee? � Yes � No
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The Florida Section AWRA Board of Directors (BOD) met in Gainesville at the University of Florida’s TREEO Center on March 19, 2010 at 10:00 am. The detailed agenda and minutes will be included on our website after the BOD approves them. Highlights of the meeting include:
• The dates and locations for additional Florida Section AWRA 2010 meetings are: » May 21st – Wakulla Springs – meeting focus will be on
“Critical Water Resources Issues in North Florida” » July 15th & 16th – Key West » September 24th – Ft. Lauderdale » November 19th – Ft. Myers
Be sure to add this information to your calendar and watch for additional meeting information for both Florida Section and National AWRA in each Watershed publication.
• The dates for National Meetings are: » 8/30-9/1, Puerto Rico – Tropical Hydrology and Sustainable Water Resources in
a Changing Environment (Deadline for abstracts is April 12,2010) » 11/1-4, Philadelphia – National Conference
• The Board of Directors approved standardizing the deadline for applications for the Section’s awards, grants and scholarships to May 1st of each year.
• AWRA – Florida Section membership directory is in the works and should be sent to the membership in mid to late April.
• It was noted that the Board’s Public Relations Committee is doing a great job of reaching out to the Section’s membership by setting up a number of social networking sites including Linked in, Facebook and Twitter.
Remember, Board meetings are open to all members of the Florida Section AWRA and their guests. Feel free to attend and participate in our lively discussions and help the organization move forward and increase its value to members.
Board of Directors Summary
Wakulla Springs State Park Meeting Sponsors as of 03/31/10
Contact Bill Stimmel at [email protected] if you would like to sponsor the May 21, 2010 AWRA Florida Section Meeting. Get your logo on the sponsorship boards today!
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AWRA National News
Upcoming conferences hosted by AWRA • International Specialty Conference and 8th
Caribbean Islands Water Resources Congress on Tropical Hydrology and Sustainable Water Resources in a Changing Environment, August 30 – September 1, 2010, Rio Grande, PR
Abstract deadline was April 12, but you may still be able to submit a paper! Contact David Watt for more information.An AWRA Specialty Conference on tropical hydrology was last held in 1998, and it is time to focus our attention on this important issue once again. This conference will build on previous conferences to discuss the topic in light of a changing climate. We will consider issues such as water supply, sustainable water planning, water quality, alternative water supplies, and coastal ecosystems.
• Annual Water Resources Conference, November 1-4, Philadelphia, PA, Abstract deadline is May 14, 2010!
You can count on a great conference full of information on the latest water resources topics, along with four days of productive community building, conversation,
and connections while having lots of fun in the City of Brotherly Love.------------------------------------------------------------------------Recognition is in the air!
• Information about AWRA’s Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarships has been posted on the website. Deadline for applications is April 23, 2010.
• The Call for Nominations for the 2010 AWRA Awards is online now. Also, AWRA State Sections and Student Chapters may submit their entries for Outstanding Section/Chapter Awards. Deadline for nominations and entries is May 7, 2010.
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Remember to check the AWRA website for all things water resources, including blogs, job postings, non-AWRA conferences and a virtual exhibit hall.
For more information, to renew your membership, or become a member of the National AWRA, go to www.awra.org, or contact David Watt at 386-329-4355 or [email protected].
In The NewsIn The News
Planning Ahead . . . .
Island Time!
Book Your Rooms Now!!!An exciting meeting agenda for Key West is in development and we look forward to seeing you there! The Casa Marina is now accepting reservations for the 2010 AWRA, Florida Section, Key West Meeting. Please make your reservation today to help AWRA, Florida Section, meet its contractual obligation with the hotel. Call 1-888-303-5717 (don’t book on their web site) and tell them you are with AWRA Florida Section. Rooms start at $174 a night. The meeting dates are July 15 – 16, 2010.
Hey Mon, remember those island shirts with the AWRA logo from last year? We have a few left and we will order more if you want them! At $25, they are a great value. The shirts are made from comfortable lightweight cotton and a great way to show you belong to the best professional association in the State! Wear them at the Key West and Puerto Rico meetings, or any time you want to get that island feeling! Limited inventory will be available at the Wakulla meeting and shirt orders will be taken then for delivery at the Key West meeting. We can also embroider the AWRA logo on any shirt you provide. Contact David Watt for more information.
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March 19, 2010, Gainesville TREEO Center, Technical Presentation Summary“Green Techniques for Remediating and Conserving Water Resources”by Doug Durbin
Keynote Presentation
The keynote presentation was facilitated by Alice Rankeillor, PE of Gainesville Regional Utilities. It was a recent video documentary addressing the Sweetwater Branch/Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration Project plan for improving water quality and restoring more natural flows to Paynes Prairie in Alachua County, Florida. Steps are being taken to reverse water quality impacts resulting from urbanization in the City of Gainesville and to backfill historic ditches and return sheetflow to a large segment of this regionally significant marsh system.
Overview of EPA’s Green Remediation Program – Betzy Colon, Air & Water Research, Inc.
Green remediation is an emerging set of technologies being advanced by the US EPA. The program is in its early stages and EPA is still developing green cleanup standards. The American Society of Testing and Materials has been chosen by EPA to coordinate the standards development process. There are thousands of sites in the US that have been identified as needing some level of environmental cleanup, with total cleanup costs estimated at up to $250 billion. In light of this, green remediation offers several benefits including a reduced environmental footprint of cleanup, reduced energy demand, and incorporation of an array of sustainability features. The six core elements of green remediation are: air, water, land and ecosystems energy, materials and waste, and stewardship. EPA has developed a set of best management practices that address each of these six elements. In keeping with those core elements, the five recommended considerations of green remediation programs are (1) minimize total energy use and maximize use of renewable energy (2) minimize air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions (3) minimize water use and impacts to water resources (4) reduce, reuse and recycle material and waste (5) protect land and ecosystems. Incentives that can be offered for green cleanup efforts include loans and grants, reduced permitting fees, contract incentives, positive publicity and recognition, and carbon offsets. Challenges to this program include educating the users of conventional remediation methods about new technologies, and balancing potentially higher costs of some green technologies with the overall benefits of the new approaches. There are several projects across the country that have been undertaken as pilots for this concept, with the expectation for many more to follow as the technologies and policies are advanced. Additional information is available at the US EPA Green Remediation website: http://www.clu-in.org/greenremediation/
Conserving Water and Energy Resources using Green Remediation -- Laura Gimpleson, P.E., LG Environmental Engineering
Contaminated sites in Florida are cleaned up in a variety of ways, depending upon the type, spatial extent and amount of contamination, the preferences of remediation contractors, and the applicable regulations and policies. Among the most common treatment technologies for contaminated soils and groundwater in Florida is Mass Transfer, where several different approaches are used to physically move contaminants from the soil or water air to a medium where they can be more efficiently disposed of. Another approach is natural remediation, where contaminants are left in place with appropriate human access restrictions until natural processes convert contaminants to less harmful forms. Among the most expensive options is complete removal of contaminated soils to a lined landfill. There are negative facets of each of these approaches, including cost, large equipment requirements, greenhouse gas emissions from pumps, noise from large generators and long-term loss of use of land. A green remediation approach which can be less expensive, intrusive and complex is Chemical Injection, which uses oxidizing agents, catalysts or enzymes to transform or destroy contaminants in place (within the soil or groundwater). These systems require far less energy, cost and other disturbance than mass transfer approaches. Chemicals used in this technology include hydrogen peroxide, which is relatively environmentally friendly and does not introduce new organic or inorganic contaminants. A case study showed obvious advantages to using chemical injection
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with peroxide, where two short-term injection events (measured in days) with minimal equipment and site activity was able to provide equivalent contaminant elimination to conventional remediation approaches lasting several years and resulting in dramatically more water and energy use, GHG emissions, and costs.
SJRWMD Water Conservation Programs and Incentives -- Geoffrey Sample, AICP, SJRWMD
The St. Johns River Water Management has an extensive program for evaluating, tracking and improving water conservation. The District updates its water supply plan every five years, and the upcoming version of the plan shows the majority of the land in the District within a “water resource caution area.” The District has a series of regulations, policies, initiatives and incentives to maximize water conservation, and the upcoming plan will contain a new chapter devoted to conservation. But conservation alone will not meet the projected future demand for water, so the District is reviewing alternative water supplies like reuse and desalination, and surface water withdrawals are being considered at a large scale for the first time in this portion of Florida. Nine enhancements are being made to the Districts rules to facilitate water conservation. Specific District actions range from public education initiatives, to irrigation restrictions, to landscaping ordinance considerations, to stricter regulation of water use permits.
Carbon Sequestration Initiatives in Florida – Chuck Drake, P.G., TetraTech
Geologic media worldwide are estimated to have sufficient capacity to store vast quantities of carbon dioxide through deep well injection, offering the ability to reduce fossil fuel emissions from increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide. However, the technology and logistics for implementing such carbon capture are complex and expensive. In some cases, such technology has been in use for years as a component of “enhanced oil recovery” from oilfields, rather than as a means of capturing carbon. The US EPA regulates carbon capture and storage through a series of prior and recent regulations. There are several pilot projects in the Southeastern US. None are active in Florida yet, although much of the peninsular portion of the state appears to have suitable saline aquifer structure to allow some degree of storage. While Florida has deep aquifers that meet the salinity criteria, there is concern over whether there is sufficient confinement to contain the carbon dioxide plume as it is injected, and whether there may be contaminants in the groundwater or the geology that might be liberated as the plume is injected.
Protection of Springsheds and Watersheds, Suwannee River Partnership – Darrel Smith, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
The Suwannee River Water Management District has realized strong success in its water resource management efforts through a series of activities and initiatives. These include the District’s regulatory program, as well the Suwannee River Partnership which provides for a variety of cost-sharing and voluntary measures that same water and improve water quality management. Participation in the voluntary programs by various agricultural interests ranges from 75 to 99 percent. The initiatives include best management practices, farmer education, surface and groundwater quality monitoring, public outreach. Specific agricultural best management practices have been shown to reduce nitrate contributions to groundwater by a significant degree. Challenges to the District include limited funding for cost-share programs and research, long-term operation and maintenance costs for farmer support, and the complexity of the overall Suwannee surface and groundwater system.
Wastewater Treatment through Infiltration and Phytoremediation – Russell Ingram, Gainesville Regional Utilities
Gainesville Region Utilities has been constructing wetlands to infiltrate treated wastewater for about three years. The wetlands are generally analogous to rapid infiltration basins, but are planted and maintained to provide an analog of native Florida herbaceous wetlands. Water levels in the ponds are regulated through an electronic feedback system to optimize water treatment and infiltration.
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Monitoring shows substantial reduction in nutrient levels, and particularly nitrate. Infiltration rates are generally high, thus providing groundwater recharge as a beneficial use of reclaimed water.
Low Impact Development and Water Quality Improvement Techniques – Bob Burleson, P.E., Water & Air Research, Inc.
A series of changes in water resource management technology, policy and regulation have led to the development and implementation of various methods to reduce or eliminate negative aspects of stormwater runoff from developed landscapes. Current pressures for better stormwater management include federal regulations, establishment of numeric nutrient criteria, and the development of a new statewide stormwater rule for Florida. Many of the techniques being used to improve stormwater management are referred to as Low Impact Development. These include better site planning concepts, better site design techniques and implementation of specific LID practices. LID practices include general minimization of impervious surfaces, disconnection of large areas of impervious surfaces, landscaping with plants requiring less water and fertilizer, use of green roofs, pervious pavement, stormwater planters and rain gardens. Some parts of Florida, like Sarasota County, are developing land development guidelines that embrace and incentivize LID provisions. In spite of the apparent value of LID technologies, there are regulatory challenges to their universal implementation, such as conflicting local government land use requirements and potential effects of excessive infiltration on protecting Minimum Flows and Levels in some water bodies.
Comparison of States’ Responses to the TMDL Planning Process with the Advent of Numeric Nutrient Criteria – Ann Shortelle, MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.
There are very large numbers of water bodies in states across the nation that have been identified to the US EPA as “impaired” for various parameters. The largest number of impairments are from fecal coliforms or related pathogens. Mercury, other metals and nutrients also are responsible for impairment in thousands of impaired water bodies. As a result, Region IV EPA has approved Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for many hundreds of parameter/water body combinations. Data from Florida indicate that nutrients are the predominant cause of impairment in the state, but this is not shown in the data from other states; this may result from differential monitoring programs and procedures from state-to-state. States in Region IV other than Florida are in the process of developing numeric nutrient criteria, but none have completed the process, and most are far behind where Florida was in the process when EPA stepped in to set criteria for Florida. Overall, it is very puzzling that Florida was singled out by EPA to have nutrient criteria essentially given to it by the federal agency. Florida has more water quality data than any other state, which may be a big reason for EPA’s push to adopt Florida nutrient criteria.
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Spend the weekend in Wakulla or Leon CountiesOther things to see and do in Wakulla County:
The St. Marks Lighthouse is in the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge. Roughly twenty-five miles south of Tallahassee is found Florida’s Big Bend region where the state’s Gulf coastline changes from a north-south direction to an east-west direction. A river empties into the Gulf at this point, and it was here that an early settlement was established by the Spanish. The founding date of the settlement probably occurred on the feast day of St. Marks, as that name was applied to both the town and the river. In 1818, Andrew Jackson captured St. Marks from the Spanish, and three years later control of Florida was officially transferred from Spain to the United States.
While you are in the vicinity, you may want to visit the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab at 222 Clark Drive, Panacea, FL 32346. Visit their web site and you can see up to 17 videos on your computer regarding their work.
If you are staying in Tallahassee, you might want to check out some of the following sights and events:
The Tallahassee Antique Car Museum – DeVoe Moore presents one of the southeast’s finest collections of rare automobiles and unique collectibles – a tribute to an era gone by. In addition to the vast collection of automobiles, this museum has a wide variety of antique collections including, pianos, motorcycles, pedal cars, tools, toys, bicycles, time pieces, sports memorabilia and artifacts from movies such as the Batman Cycle.
Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science – Stroll the Museum’s elevated boardwalks to view a zoo devoted exclusively to indigenous wildlife in their natural habitats. The display of native species in their natural settings is distinctive and has served as a model for other zoos around the nation.
Among the species living at the Museum are the Florida panther, the state’s official mammal, and the rare red wolf, once extinct in the wild. Many of the animals in the Wildlife Florida exhibit were either raised in captivity or are injured or orphaned
individuals rescued by licensed wildlife rehabilitators. These animals are non-releasable; they would not survive in the wild.
Visit Historic Havana, Florida, just a few miles north of Tallahassee. This rustic old tobacco town has transformed into a regional center for antique shoppers, repleat with cozy restrauants, vine-covered brick buildings and quaint cafes. The shops are bursting with collectibles, folk art, and handmade crafts from all over the world. Among the many treats, be sure to check out the Wanderings, Planters Exchange, the old Cannery, the Havana Trading Company, the Little River General Store, and Joanie’s Gourmet Market.
Bradley’s Country Store, stands just as it did in 1927. Twelve miles from Tallahassee, a pleasant drive out Centerville Road, beneath a majestic canopy of oak trees and Spanish moss, is Bradley’s Country Store. Their trade, plain and simple, is selling the best, old fashioned, country smoked and fresh sausage money can buy. The Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens is a 1,176-acre (4.76 km2) Florida State Park, botanical garden and historic site, located in Tallahassee, in northwestern Florida. The address is 3540 Thomasville Road. The gardens
began in 1923 when Alfred Barmore Maclay (1871-1944) and his wife, Louise Fleischman, bought the
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site. This lush property includes Lake Hall, Lake Overstreet, and Lake Elizabeth. Lake Hall is classified as a oligotrophic lake and has the distinction of having the best water quality of all lakes in Leon County.
Additional items of interest in Tallahassee include:
Art Exhibit: Tri-State Water Media Juried Exhibitionat LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts, April 30 to May 29, 2010 Art Exhibit: Beyond Disney, Florida’s Last Cash Cropat The Museum of Florida History, April 16 to July 5, 2010 History: Mission San Luis Artifacts and History at The NEW Exhibit Galleryat Mission San Luis, through the end of 2010 History: Sunset Guided Walking Toursat Historic Park Avenue Chain of Parks, through the end of 2010
For those of you who are interested in alternative lodging in the area, you might consider the following:• Inn at Wildwood, 3896 Coastal Highway 98, Crawfordville• Best Western Wakulla Garden Inn and Suites, 3292 Coastal Highway 98, Crawfordville• VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) in Ochlockonee Bay & Shell Point • Rentals in Alligator Point • Vacation Rentals in Shell Point
We Would Like To Thank Our Gainsville Meeting Sponsors
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AWRA Florida Section 2010 Vision:“In spite of the recession and competition for personal time, AWRA Florida Section flourishes as the best accessible, cost effective and relevant association for water resources professionals.”
Two meetings down and four to go for 2010! Thanks to Jamie Hirsch and FAPG for partnering with AWRA and providing us with another excellent meeting in Gainesville. Thanks to Carol Hinton and the TREEO Center staff for hosting us and making us feel comfortable even in the midst of a major building renovation! By all accounts, the meeting was very successful. Thanks to all who presented, sponsored and the more than 50 people who registered to attend this event.
Our next meeting is at the beautiful Wakulla Springs State Park. I am very pleased that long time members Bill Stimmel and Roger Rumenik have left the comfort of their retirement to chair this meeting and develop a great agenda. I hope that others who have retired, but are still interested in keeping up with their colleagues and the latest developments in Florida water resources will continue as members of AWRA and volunteer their time according to the example set by these gentlemen.
Once again AWRA is offering excellent content at a great value. Senior staff and managers from several agencies along with academia and the private sector will provide perspectives and the latest information on springs issues and the A-C-F. If you have never been to Wakulla Springs before, you owe it to yourself to see this place and take the jungle cruise (included with your registration!). Please join us for another great opportunity to network with colleagues and learn more about critical water resources issues in northwest Florida.
As I mentioned in the last issue of this newsletter, it takes a tremendous amount of volunteer effort to accomplish the mission of AWRA. Many thanks to those who have come forward, but we are still looking for more members to participate. Volunteer effort is typically limited to only a few hours per month. If you want to get more involved in AWRA, contact any of the Board of Directors. You can also check the website for more information on committees.
See you in Wakulla! Sincerely,
David Watt
President’s Message
We have changed the deadline/due dates for the Sandy Young, William Storch and JB Butler Science Grants to May 1 every year. Current application forms are available at the Section website. Please pass this information to your friends and family.
It is time again to begin the planning for the events at the Key West meeting. We are ready to begin soliciting donations for the silent auction at the Key West meeting on July 14th. In addition we need a sponsor for Momma Mango’s Table. Please contact Rosanne Clementi at [email protected] or call (813) 230-8100. No donation is too small nor will we turn anyone or anything down.
A Message from the Education Committee
Key West Silent Auction
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The 2010 Membership Directory Is Coming
We will be mailing the 2010 Membership Directory in April! We would like to thank all of our members that renewed and welcome all that joined new this year. The AWRA Florida Section is committed to providing the networking and technical value we are known for and look forward to exceeding our members’ expectations. If you have not yet renewed your membership, please submit your renewal form and we will mail you your copy of the 2010 Membership Directory. Dues for both Regular and Student memberships remain very reasonable at $20.00 and $4.00, respectively. Please feel free to use the 2010 membership application form in this newsletter, or the one on our web page at www.awraflorida.org. Thank you and hope to see you in Wakulla Springs!
Membership
Since our January meeting in Jacksonville, we’ve had 30 new members join our organization! Please take a few minutes to introduce yourself to our new AWRA members at our next meeting in Wakulla Springs. This is how we continue to grow!
Welcome New Members!
John R. Barnard John R. Barnard & Associates Inc. JacksonvilleAndrew Bernard US Geological Survey TampaShirish Bhat Environmental Consulting & Technology Inc. GainesvilleTreavor Boyer University of Florida GainesvilleJay Brawley St. Johns River WMD PalatkaAlicia S. Carimbocas Brown and Caldwell West Palm BeachDavid Christian St. Johns River WMD PalatkaKaren Daniels Advanced Environmental Laboratories GainesvilleLouis Donnangelo St. Johns River WMD JacksonvilleDouglas Durden St. Johns River WMD PalatkaMichael Eagan Williamsburg Environmental Group LakelandRichard Fischer Joe Fuhr GEOS Environmental, Inc. TampaJoseph Gurule Taylor Engineering Inc JacksonvilleStephanie Hanses Brown and Caldwell West Palm BeachMichael Hein Water & Air Research Inc GainesvilleTommy Hobin Pete Johnson Tetra Tech JacksonvilleNathan T. Johnson University of Florida student GainesvilleMichael Kabiling Taylor Engineering Inc JacksonvilleGrant A. Misterly Applied Technology & Management St. AugustineDarina I. Palacio University of Florida student GainesvilleLiz Perez Brown and Caldwell West Palm BeachDavid Pilat Water & Air Research Inc GainesvilleGabriel Retana Brown and Caldwell MaitlandMatthew Ruch Brown and Caldwell MaitlandPatricia Strayer Dynamic Solutions, LLC JupiterQing Sun St. Johns River WMD PalatkaPaul A. Talbert University of Florida student MacclennyBill Wilson St. Johns River WMD Jacksonville
Please feel free to contact me for membership questions or with ideas on how we can improve our service to our members.
Joanne ChamberlainMembership Services [email protected]
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