2010 Environmental Symposium

Friday, July 16, 2010
University of North Florida Conference Center

This symposium presented an opportunity for members of the community to interact with regulatory agencies responsible for developing and implementing environmental policy. Residents had an opportunity to better understand environmental goals for our community. The symposium provided valuable opportunities for communication and helped further the goal of protecting limited natural resources and improving the quality of life in Northeast Florida.

2010 Agenda

NEW (July 20, 2010) River Accord Annual Report 2010 (PDF 2.4MB)

Symposium Presentations

• Sustainability
  • EPB Green Incentive Grant Christi Veleta, JEPB
  • Sustainability Update, John Shelhorn, ECD
• Morning Session A: Stormwater Management
  • Master Stormwater Management Plan Marcy Cook, DPW; John Pappas, DPW
  • Pond Studies Dana Morton, EQD
  • Low Impact Development Vince Seibold, EQD
• Morning Session B: Water Supply
  • Supply Planning Tom Bartol, SJRWMD
  • Conservation Efforts Karl Hankin, P.E., JEA
  • Hawthorn Formation: Alternative Water Resources Vijay Satoskar, Ph.D., P.G., EQD
• Afternoon Session A: BMAP Update: Nutrients and Coliform
  • Fecal and Nutrient BMAP Amy Tracy, FDEP
  • Septic Tank Nutrient Study Rick Hicks, P.G., FDEP
  • Fecal Coliform Source Report Cheryl Wapnick, PBS&J
• Afternoon Session B: Air Quality Issues
• Ambient Air Quality Standards Lary George, FDEP
• Greenhouse Gasses Joe Kahn, FDEP
• River Report/River Accord
• The River Accord Vince Seibold, EQD