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Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

Opening Session
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Banyon Ballroom

8:30am EDT

Environmental Permitting and Enforcement Update
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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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Lisa Kelley

Lisa Kelley LLC

avatar for Julie P. Kendig-Schrader

Julie P. Kendig-Schrader

Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Julie P. Kendig-Schrader represents clients in land use and environmental matters and administrative litigation. She works with clients to create public/private partnerships for infrastructure needs, particularly those related to transportation. With sustainability concerns and initiatives... Read More →
avatar for Maricruz Fincher

Maricruz Fincher

General Counsel, South Florida Water Management District
avatar for John Truitt

John Truitt

Deputy Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 4-5

8:30am EDT

Navigating Florida’s Energy and Air Quality Landscape: Policy, Regulation, and Trends
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
New for 2026! Panelists will examine Florida’s evolving energy landscape, highlighting the emerging role of data centers and the influence of rapidly changing energy policies. The discussion will address the challenges of maintaining reliability and grid stability amid increasing demand and the current energy mix in the state and explore how air quality permitting might offer flexibility and relief during grid emergencies.  The panelists will share insights into recent developments affecting the permitting of new energy infrastructure projects in Florida, including key considerations for facility owners and operators.  The session will also include an update on how federal Clean Air Act rulemakings may impact Florida facilities.  In addition, panelists will discuss new trends in air quality policy relevant to Florida, such as the management of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, their potential emissions, and strategies for control.  This timely and interactive session will help attendees stay informed about the fast-changing policy environment—come ready to engage and bring your questions for our panel of experts.
Speakers
avatar for Greg Munson

Greg Munson

Shareholder, Gunster
Greg Munson is a shareholder with the Gunster firm and represents regulated industries in the industrial, agricultural, mining, and utility sectors in all areas of state and federal environmental law. He represents clients before Florida’s executive branch agencies, the state’s... Read More →
avatar for Angela Morrison

Angela Morrison

Senior Attorney, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Angela Morrison is a Senior Attorney with the global law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP. Ms. Morrison has practiced environmental law for nearly 35 years, and assists her clients with regulatory, permitting, and compliance matters at the state and federal levels relating to climate... Read More →
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Max Lee

President, Koogler Associates
avatar for Davy Crawley

Davy Crawley

Senior Director - Florida Offices, SWCA
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Hastings Read

Deputy Director of Division of Air Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
I have been involved in air quality since 2013. People should talk to me about regulatory development at both the state and federal level, permitting and compliance, and developments in air quality. 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 11

8:30am EDT

Under the Dome: Florida Legislators on Environmental Policy, Progress, and the Path Ahead
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Florida's environmental policies are shaped by a dynamic balance of conservation, economic growth, infrastructure needs, water resource protection, and regulatory reform. Join current members of the Florida Legislature for a candid discussion on the environmental initiatives, legislative accomplishments, and policy decisions that have influenced Florida's environmental landscape in recent years. Panelists will reflect on key achievements, discuss current priorities before the Legislature, and share their perspectives on emerging challenges and opportunities facing the state. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the future of environmental policy, natural resource management, permitting, resilience, water quality, land conservation, and sustainable growth in Florida.
Speakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Banyon Ballroom

8:30am EDT

WMD Planning, Regulatory, and Policy Update
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
An excellent course designed to provide insight into the regulatory, planning, and water supply development programs of Florida’s five water management districts; includes a 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
avatar for Larry Sellers

Larry Sellers

Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Larry practices administrative and governmental law, with a concentration in environmental and land use matters. He regularly provides advice on permitting and enforcement matters involving a variety of federal, state, regional and local administrative agencies. He has substantial... Read More →
avatar for Brian Armstrong

Brian Armstrong

Executive Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District
avatar for Nicolas Porter

Nicolas Porter

Shareholder, de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A.
avatar for Erin Preston

Erin Preston

General Counsel, St. Johns River Water Management District
avatar for Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith

Chief of Staff, South Florida Water Management District
avatar for Eric Olsen

Eric Olsen

Shareholder, Gunster
Inside and outside of Florida, Eric assists myriad business and individual clients on environmental law and regulatory matters. A Florida native, for nearly three decades Eric has focused his practice on wetland regulation, mitigation banking, stormwater regulation, consumptive use... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 8-9

8:30am EDT

Deal or No Deal: Managing Environmental Risk on Real Estate Projects
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This panel will explore key strategies for environmental assessments during all phases of real estate acquisition and development, including due diligence, contract negotiation, pre-acquisition planning, and post-closing compliance. Speakers will discuss real life examples to illustrate best practices for site assessment, regulatory compliance, and environmental risk management in today’s development landscape.
Speakers
avatar for Tom Mullin

Tom Mullin

Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod
avatar for Kelly Eger

Kelly Eger

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 →
avatar for Vince Yarina

Vince Yarina

Principal/Vice President, Langan
avatar for Rob Toth

Rob Toth

Vice President, Birkitt Environmental Services
avatar for Elaine Imbruglia

Elaine Imbruglia

President, Modica & Associates
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 10

8:30am EDT

Mining and Mineral Rights & Regulation: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Mineral Exploration and Development
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Florida's rich and diverse mineral resources offer significant opportunities for economic development, energy production, and multifaceted land use and development, but also pose complex challenges for proprietary property rights, environmental protection, property and royalty ownership, and public participation. This panel will explore the legal and operational aspects of identifying and securing real property rights for mineral owners, complying with regulatory requirements for near-surface non-mineral resources, as well as heavy minerals, mining, oil and gas development, and addressing surface and land use issues. Additionally, the panel will address how mineral rights and activities impact non-mineral development and create permitting and real property title issues. The panel will also examine the roles and responsibilities of local, state, and federal regulators, as well as the interests and concerns of landowners, operators, developers, citizens, and stakeholders. This course is designed for anyone involved or interested in the mineral exploration and development industries in Florida, whether as a mineral owner, a mining or oil and gas operator, a developer, a policymaker, a government official, or a member of the public.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Riley

Tim Riley

Shareholder, Gunster
avatar for Ed Murawski

Ed Murawski

Program Manager, Kleinfelder
Mr. Murawski has 25 years of experience in the environmental consulting field in the areas of wetlands, protected species and land use permitting. He serves as the Program Manager for Tampa Florida office and supervises a team of up 20 employees. Ed has managed projects throughout... Read More →
avatar for Stan Posey

Stan Posey

Sr. Manager, Environment/Land, Nutrien - White Springs
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Matt Knoll

Deputy Director, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 12

8:30am EDT

Federal Wetlands Permitting Update
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This advanced course delivers a deep dive into the latest developments in the Army Corps of Engineers’ (ACOE) permitting processes under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. With a new federal administration in place, our panel will analyze any fresh guidance or policy shifts emerging from ACOE headquarters, and what they mean for practitioners. Experts will walk through the permitting process step-by-step, sharing case studies, practical strategies to streamline approvals, and key red flags to avoid. Expect an interactive, solutions-focused session designed to spark audience discussion and debate.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Stephens

Susan Stephens

Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson
Susan Stephens is a shareholder in the Tallahassee office of Stearns Weaver Miller and has been practicing environmental & natural resources and administrative law for 30 years. Susan is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in State & Federal Government & Administrative Practice. She... Read More →
avatar for Mike Drauer

Mike Drauer

Senior Project Manager, Stantec Consulting Inc.
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Shawn Zinszer

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

Monarch Ecology Group, LLC
avatar for Ben Shepherd

Ben Shepherd

Florida Ecosciences Manager, AtkinsRealis
I am an environmental permitting and project management professional with 18 years of experience specializing in NEPA compliance, environmental permitting, mitigation planning, and listed species surveys and permitting, with strong technical writing and relationship-building. As the... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 2-3

8:30am EDT

2026 Update on EPA’S Newest Regulated Contaminant
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this popular session, a panel of subject matter experts will present the trends in the newest regulated contaminant: PFAS. Panelists will discuss the EPA's latest plans to address PFAS, as well as the most recent scientific studies, strategies for conducting due diligence, and the status of remediation technologies. This session is relevant for both attorneys and consultants.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Brooks

Lauren Brooks

Senior Environmental Counsel, The Mosaic Company
avatar for Lucas Barroso-Giachetti

Lucas Barroso-Giachetti

Regional PFAS Technical Lead, Terracon
avatar for Gene Jones

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 →
avatar for Olivia Cain

Olivia Cain

Project Engineer, Geosyntec Consultants
Olivia Cain is a licensed Professional Engineer in Geosyntec’s Clearwater, Florida office. Her environmental engineering practice focuses the characterization and treatment of sites impacted by a variety of environmental contaminants, including PFAS. She is one of Geosyntec’s... Read More →
avatar for Matt Leopold

Matt Leopold

Holland & Knight
Matthew Z. Leopold is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office, a member of the Public Policy & Regulation Group and co-chair of the national Environmental Team. Mr. Leopold focuses his practice on helping clients create pragmatic and strategic solutions to complex environmental regulatory... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Caxambus 1-2

10:30am EDT

Florida's Environment and Water Policy and the 2026 Florida Legislature
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Absolutely the most current and reliable information available on what the 2026 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 the implementation of 2026 legislation with a look ahead to the 2027 session and beyond. This course is designed for audience participation, so come with your questions for the panelists!
Speakers
avatar for Frank Walker

Frank Walker

Executive Vice President of Government and Political Relations, Florida Chamber of Commerce
avatar for Lori Killinger

Lori Killinger

Executive Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
Ms. Killinger’s practice focuses on Legislative, Administrative and Governmental representation. She represents clients before legislative and executive branches of government, regulatory agencies at the state and local levels, the Florida Cabinet and legislative and gubernatorial... Read More →
avatar for Jon Steverson

Jon Steverson

Senior Policy Advisor, Holland & Knight
Jonathan Steverson is a senior policy advisor in Holland & Knight's Tallahassee office and a member of the firm's Public Policy & Regulation Group. Mr. Steverson handles a variety of topics within Florida government advocacy, with a specific focus on matters related to energy, environment and natural... Read More →
avatar for Ryan Matthews

Ryan Matthews

Florida Environmental Network
avatar for Laura Jacobs Donaldson

Laura Jacobs Donaldson

President, Florida Environmental, Fire & Government Law, P.A.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 2-3

10:30am EDT

From Rule to Reality: Implementing Florida’s New Stormwater Standards
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Florida’s 2024 stormwater rule is already reshaping project planning and permitting across the state—but we’re not fully there yet. With portions of the rule already in effect and the all-important treatment performance provisions delayed until late 2025, this panel tackles the uncertainties and evolving expectations facing stormwater engineers, public and private developers, and local governments. Hear directly from a panel of regulators and experienced practitioners as they unpack how the rule is being interpreted in practice, what’s changing (and when), and how best to prepare for full implementation. Expect practical takeaways, discussion of real project scenarios, and ample time for audience Q&A in this highly interactive session.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Thomasson

Mark Thomasson

Executive Vice President, National Stormwater Trust, Inc.
National Stormwater Trust, Inc. (NST) is a stormwater management company that recently partnered with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide regional stormwater treatment services for the benefit of its customers and the environment.

Through this public-private partnership with FDOT, NST develops, permits, and operates regional stormwater facilities and can permanently reserve for NST customers a specified volume of stormwater treatment capacity to offset the stormwater treatment requirements associated with any... Read More →
avatar for Greg Knecht

Greg Knecht

Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy
avatar for David Kramer, P.E.

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 →
avatar for John Coates

John Coates

Director, Division of Water Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
John Coates currently serves as the Director of the Division of Water Resource Management, for the Department of Environmental Protection. He has a combination of biology, chemistry, and engineering degrees, and is licensed as a civil engineer in Florida. John started working in the... Read More →
avatar for Scott Deitche

Scott Deitche

Senior Principal, Geosyntec Consultants
With a broad background in water resources, Scott addresses all aspects of surface water quality, including water-resource planning, evaluating best management practices (BMPs), conducting lake studies, assessing water quality, and sampling. His skill set also encompasses compliance... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Caxambus 1-2

10:30am EDT

Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Update
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Come listen and learn from a panel of experts as they discuss the latest changes to federal environmental policies and regulations 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 WOTUS and other water issues, endangered species, enforcement, agency size, 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 compliance... Read More →
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Brad Carey

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
avatar for Bernadette Rappold

Bernadette Rappold

Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Bernadette M. Rappold focuses her practice on federal and state regulatory issues related to energy, manufacturing, and the environment. Bernadette has substantial litigation experience and advises clients on regulatory compliance as well as the environmental, safety, and health aspects... Read More →
avatar for Melissa Meeker

Melissa Meeker

Chief Executive Officer, The Water Tower
Melissa Meeker is the Chief Executive Officer of the Water Tower in Buford, Georgia, a non-profit focused on advancing water utilities through applied research, technology advancement, workforce development, and public engagement. Melissa previously served as the CEO of the Water... Read More →
avatar for Eric Beightel

Eric Beightel

Federal Strategy Director, ESA
Eric Beightel is a nationally recognized expert in environmental policy, infrastructure permitting, and regulatory strategy, with over 25 years of experience across federal, state, and private sectors. He currently serves as the Federal Strategy Director at Environmental Science... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 4-5

10:30am EDT

Water for Tomorrow in CFWI
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Coming Soon
Speakers
avatar for Robert Beltran

Robert Beltran

Vice President, Dewberry
avatar for Mary Ellen Winkler

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 Divisions of Water Resources, Water Supply Planning and Assessment, Infrastructure and Land Resources, and Basin Management... Read More →
avatar for Chris Tumminia

Chris Tumminia

General Counsel, Southwest Florida Water Management District
avatar for Kerry Kates

Kerry Kates

Deputy Director, Orange County Utilities
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Pamela Flores

Chief of Natural Sciences, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 11

10:30am EDT

Property Rights Law 2026: Emerging Issues and Case Updates
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This course will cover the latest court decisions and legislative actions affecting private property rights in Florida, takings jurisprudence, the Bert J. Harris, Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act, and other government actions that affect private property. Hot topics this year include the SCOTUS decision in Pung v. Isabella County, MI.
Speakers
avatar for Kent Safriet

Kent Safriet

Partner, Holtzman Vogel
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 →
avatar for Amy Boulris

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 practice to the defense of property rights in the context of eminent domain, inverse condemnation, Harris Act claims, property related civil rights claims, zoning proceedings and related land use litigation, as well as to general civil appeals. She also... Read More →
avatar for Brenna Durden

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 →
avatar for Kathryn Valois

Kathryn Valois

Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 12

10:30am EDT

Land and Golf Course Redevelopment: Opportunities and Challenges
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
The continued population growth in our State has triggered substantial challenges regarding land use, availability of water (quantity and quality), and clean, developable land with ready infrastructure. As part of an urban infill approach to preserve green lands, some of the alternatives to accommodate population growth are closed golf courses and available former agricultural land located near urban areas. However, these options present a unique set of challenges ranging from soil and groundwater contamination on and off property boundaries to comp plans changes, to administrative challenges by affected parties to land development. Another challenge is achieving environmental closure on contamination using Institutional Controls. Even in the face of these seemingly difficult challenges, opportunities to redevelop golf courses and former ag land exist. How can some of these issues be resolved? What does it take to achieve land development that is environmentally sustainable and protective of human health? The class is designed so the audience can learn to navigate the process and how some of these challenges are currently being met. The round table forum allows for plenty of audience participation and feedback.
Speakers
avatar for Howard Nelson

Howard Nelson

Partner, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod
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 rede... Read More →
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Brittney Odom

Vice President, SCS Engineers
Environmental consulting and remediation.
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Wilbur Mayorga

Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
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Brian Latta

Partner, Caroch Development
Industrial / Logistics / Cold Storage
Development and Construction Management Services
Site Selection / Acquisition & Due Diligence
Site Remediation / Redevelopment

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 10

10:30am EDT

Conservation and Management of Imperiled Species
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
The USFWS and FWC carry out their responsibilities for the conservation and management of imperiled species through established regulations, policy, and guidance. These foundations and practices affect the way in which we conduct business while minimizing impacts from known threats, improving habitat, strengthening conservation and recovery efforts and, ultimately, improving the status of Florida’s imperiled species. Comprehensive planning and collaboration are essential to the process and agencies often work in partnership with stakeholders, landowners, and project proponents to achieve these goals. Members of the panel will review the regulations, policy, and programs in place for imperiled species while offering perspective from their role (e.g., agency, landowner, industry, consultant) in discussing creative and new strategies for addressing complex business and conservation challenges, their successes, and future implications. We hope to inspire the audience by contemplating the big picture.
Speakers
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Austin Carroll

President, Wiregrass Ecological Associates
avatar for Colleen M. Reilly

Colleen M. Reilly

Principal, EcoWild Consulting Group, LLC
avatar for William Burnett

William Burnett

Director, Office of Conservation Planning Services FWC, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Will Burnett serves as the Director of the Office of Conservation Planning Services at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC). This office houses FWC’s Land Use Planning Program and the Landowner Assistance Program. These programs assist private landowners, environmental... Read More →
avatar for Grace Campbell

Grace Campbell

Wildlife Biologist, Lykes Bros. Inc.
Grace Campbell is the lead Wildlife Biologist for Lykes Bros Inc.’s Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site program. She oversees land management of the recipient sites and serves as the main point of contact for relocation efforts. Grace also leads customer relations with both public and... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT
Calusa 8-9

12:10pm EDT

Wednesday Luncheon with Fireside Chat
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:10pm - 1:30pm EDT
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:10pm - 1:30pm EDT
Banyon Ballroom

1:30pm EDT

Evolving Technology in the Environmental Industry
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
New course description needed
Speakers
avatar for Keanan Bell

Keanan Bell

Principal in Charge Environmental Services, Northstar
avatar for David O'Brien, PSM, CFedS, CFS

David O'Brien, PSM, CFedS, CFS

President, SurvTech Solutions
David O' Brien has more than 32 years of experience in surveying, having received a BS in Surveying Engineering from the University of Maine. He co-founded his first surveying firm in 1995, where he served as a professional surveyor and Vice President for over 10 years. He is a licensed... Read More →
avatar for James Salafia

James Salafia

Ecologist, Senior UAS Pilot, AECOM
James Salafia is an Ecologist at AECOM based in Miami, Florida. With over 8 years of experience in environmental consulting, his expertise includes environmental impact assessments of wetlands and wildlife as they relate to site due diligence, environmental permitting, and construction... Read More →
avatar for Brendan Brown

Brendan Brown

Nature-based Solutions Discipline Leader, CDM Smith
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Brandon Rau

AquaTech Eco Consultants, LLC
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 11

1:30pm EDT

What's New in Environmental Resource Permitting
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Think Environmental Permitting in Florida is an old hat? Think again! This important area of law is constantly evolving, formally or otherwise. This extremely informative (and perhaps even a little fun) course combines the legal principles of ERP permitting, including policy and rulemaking updates, with practical tips for achieving compliance and avoiding process “pitfalls” from regulators and practitioners. The presentation will be led by lawyers and scientists from the public and private sector who will engage in free flowing dialogue with the audience whenever possible. Questions are highly encouraged! 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, and what those issues mean for ERP applicants.

We use a roundtable/discussion approach, so there are no presentations to download for this course.
Speakers
avatar for Amelia Savage

Amelia Savage

Shareholder, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson
avatar for Michelle Hopkins

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 →
avatar for Julie Sullivan

Julie Sullivan

Vice President, Southeast Regional Director, ESA
avatar for Nicole Gough

Nicole Gough

Environmental Manager, Dewberry
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Brittany Banko

Senior Ecologist, Verdantas LLC.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 4-5

1:30pm EDT

FDEP Regulatory and Policy Update
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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, including the latest updates on the Stormwater Rule, OSTDS and domestic wastewater rules, and any published reports; key/practical tips for all private/public regulated interests; course format is 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 of administrative, governmental and environmental law. He practiced with HGS for over 20+ years, before opening his own firm in 2001. He has written a number of law review articles and other publications. He has lectured... Read More →
avatar for John Truitt

John Truitt

Deputy Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection
avatar for Tim Bahr

Tim Bahr

Director, Division of Waste Management, Department of Environmental Protection
avatar for John Coates

John Coates

Director, Division of Water Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
John Coates currently serves as the Director of the Division of Water Resource Management, for the Department of Environmental Protection. He has a combination of biology, chemistry, and engineering degrees, and is licensed as a civil engineer in Florida. John started working in the... Read More →
avatar for Hastings Read

Hastings Read

Deputy Director of Division of Air Resource Management, Department of Environmental Protection
I have been involved in air quality since 2013. People should talk to me about regulatory development at both the state and federal level, permitting and compliance, and developments in air quality. 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 2-3

1:30pm EDT

Threatened And Endangered Species In The Marine Realm
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Extremely timely and informative course will “cover the bases” from NEPA to permitting; critical environmental issues including ESA protected marine species and essential fish habitat, corals, 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 is encouraged!
Speakers
avatar for Penny Cutt

Penny Cutt

Senior Director, Cummins Cederberg
Talk to me about...
County, state, and federal environmental regulations
Environmental permitting strategy
Marina feasibility
Beach and inlet management
Resilient waterfront park design
Permit compliance
Mitigation assessment and negotiation
Ecological assessment and monitoring
Grant Fund... Read More →
AB

Ann Broadwell

Environmental Administrator, FL DOT
District 4 FDOT
Environmental Manager 
avatar for Ryan Brushwood

Ryan Brushwood

Sea & Shoreline
avatar for Bill Precht

Bill Precht

Bio-Tech Consulting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 10

1:30pm EDT

Waste Management Programs Overview
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 programs’ compliance? What are the most common violations on several programs? What do their data and 2024 dashboards show, particularly in the Petroleum Restoration Program? Where does FDEP see the PRP evolving to now that the last batch of sites will be assessed in the next few years? How can most RCRA, UST, and solid waste violations be avoided? As several cleanup programs mature, what will be emerging contaminants that all stakeholders will have to be prepared for (hint… like to start developing a PFAS groundwater primary standard in 2025. How are the Division and industry reacting to these? How does the Division relate to other Divisions? Our panel will consist of past and present state regulatory leaders, private corporate leaders, consultants, and attorneys who will give their impressions and encourage audience participation.
Speakers
avatar for Joseph Ullo, Jr.

Joseph Ullo, Jr.

Shareholder, Carlton Fields
Joe Ullo counsels large and small business owners, landowners, private companies, and county and municipal governments statewide in all aspects of federal, state, and local environmental law, regulations, and processes that govern the consideration and usage of land, management of... Read More →
avatar for Stephen Tilbrook

Stephen Tilbrook

Partner, Akerman LLP
avatar for Natasha Lampkin

Natasha Lampkin

Assistant Director for the Division of Waste Management, Department of Environmental Protection
avatar for Cathy Soistman

Cathy Soistman

Principal Environmental Engineer
avatar for Chad Northington

Chad Northington

Senior Engineer, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Northington currently serves as a Senior Engineer with Geosyntec and has over twenty-six years of experience as an environmental engineer in the areas of site investigation, remediation system engineering, construction, and maintenance, project management, in situ remediation... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 12

1:30pm EDT

Using Public-Private Partnerships to Solve Florida's Water Challenges
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Florida is faced with significant local and regional water supply, water quality and other water resource challenges in the coming decades unless proactive actions are taken. The need for new investments in water infrastructure is growing, while local governments and other governmental agencies are faced with fiscal, risk-based and capability constraints. Private sector expertise and financing is needed to play a key role in replacing and expanding Florida’s water infrastructure. Part of the solution may be public-private partnerships (P3) through the development of contractual arrangements. In 2019, federal, state, and local governments spent well over $500 billion to design, build, operate, and maintain transportation and water infrastructure in the United States. The panel will discuss P3 opportunities, legislative initiatives at the state and federal level, as well as case studies in meeting Florida’s future water resource needs. This is a timely and highly recommended course!
Speakers
avatar for John Fumero

John Fumero

Shareholder, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero P.A.
John J. Fumero has over 36 years of experience in the areas of environmental, water, land use, administrative and governmental law. Fumero, formerly General Counsel, South Florida Water Management District, provides strategic counsel to landowners, developers, industry, agriculture... Read More →
avatar for Ernie Cox

Ernie Cox

President, Family Lands Remembered, LLC
avatar for Cari Roth

Cari Roth

Vice President of Governmental & Regulatory Affairs, Lykes Bros. Inc.
Cari is an experienced attorney and governmental relations professional now leading governmental and regulatory matters for Lykes Bros. Inc., formerly a long time client. Most of her career was in private practice with a four year stint as the General Counsel of the Department of... Read More →
avatar for Michael Knowles

Michael Knowles

Director of Engineering, Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
Heading up the engineering department for the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority.  We are in the process of going from 34.7 mgd to 52.7 mgd AADF through a $900M Capital Program.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Caxambus 1-2

1:30pm EDT

Overview Of Regulations And Emerging Issues Affecting Imperiled Species
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 habitats 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
avatar for Colleen M. Reilly

Colleen M. Reilly

Principal, EcoWild Consulting Group, LLC
avatar for Josh Cucinella

Josh Cucinella

Land Use Planning Administrator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
I oversee FWC's Land Use Planning (LUP) Program. LUP coordinates the review of regulated land use changes statewide and provides technical assistance on projects with the potential to affect fish and wildlife species. We coordinate with public planners, agency staff, private landowners... Read More →
avatar for Jose Rivera

Jose Rivera

Manager, Division of Environmental review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Jose started his Federal career as a student Park Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) at Saylorville Lake, in Johnston, Iowa in 1998. After a few years working in recreation, interpretation, water safety and natural resource management, he headed South to Florida... Read More →
avatar for Gisele Colbert

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 →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Calusa 8-9

3:30pm EDT

Community Vulnerability Assessments to Project Implementation: Sequencing for Success
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Everyone loves talking about resilience planning. The real challenge? Moving projects through the process of issue identification, design, permitting, funding, coordination, reviews, … and eventually to construction.

Join a dynamic panel of Tampa Bay and state leaders in stormwater, resilience planning, and permitting as they reveal what it actually takes to move projects through municipal planning and the evolving Resilient Florida Program processes. This session will explore the hidden art of project sequencing, interagency coordination, and policy development — with honest lessons learned, real project examples, and practical strategies that can save time and money.

Panelists will highlight what works, what causes delays, and how agencies are adapting to deliver complex, high-impact projects. Whether you work in stormwater, engineering, planning, resilience, or regulatory review, this session offers a valuable opportunity to hear how public agencies are addressing the challenges behind Florida’s next generation of infrastructure projects.

Speakers
avatar for Brian Cook

Brian Cook

Director of Urban Design and Resilience, Applied Sciences Consulting Inc.
avatar for Alexander Awad

Alexander Awad

Chief Planning Engineer, City of Tampa
LW

Larry Webster

Stormwater Investigation Mgr, Hillsborough County
avatar for Whit Remer

Whit Remer

Arcadis U.S., Inc.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 8-9

3:30pm EDT

From Significant Nexus to Relatively Permanent: The New WOTUS Reality
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Over the last decade, the definition of “Waters of the United States” has become one of the most frequently revised, litigated, and closely watched terms in federal environmental law. After years of regulatory whiplash, multiple presidential administrations, the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA, and continuing federal court challenges, EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are once again redefining the scope of Clean Water Act jurisdiction. By mid-2026, practitioners are expected to be working under—or preparing to work under—a new WOTUS rule built around the Supreme Court’s “relatively permanent” and “continuous surface connection” standards. But as with every recent WOTUS definition, finality on paper may not mean certainty in the field. This course will bring together a former EPA General Counsel, a current EPA Regional Administrator, and a Florida environmental consultant with extensive Corps jurisdictional experience to discuss the latest legal, regulatory, and practical status of WOTUS. The panel will address what has changed, what remains unclear, how the new definition is being implemented, what litigation may mean for permit applicants, and how practitioners in Florida should approach jurisdictional determinations, wetlands, ditches, tributaries, adjacent wetlands, and project planning under the new regime. Come with your questions. Audience participation is encouraged!
Speakers
avatar for Herschel Vinyard

Herschel Vinyard

Partner In Charge, Adams and Reese LLP
JM

John Miklos

Bio-Tech Consulting
avatar for Matt Leopold

Matt Leopold

Holland & Knight
Matthew Z. Leopold is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office, a member of the Public Policy & Regulation Group and co-chair of the national Environmental Team. Mr. Leopold focuses his practice on helping clients create pragmatic and strategic solutions to complex environmental regulatory... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Banyon Ballroom

3:30pm EDT

The Next Generation of Species Mitigation and Conservation Banking
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
As regulatory frameworks and ecological markets continue to change and evolve, species' mitigation is entering a period of meaningful transition. This panel brings together key federal and state agencies to provide a forward-looking perspective on policy, program development, and implementation strategies shaping the next generation of species conservation. This session will explore how policy shifts, market mechanisms, and infrastructure innovation are converging to redefine how impacts are offset and how conservation value is created, measured, and monetized across Florida’s rapidly developing landscape.  Panelists will highlight advancements in species-focused mitigation tools, provide critical updates on species listing status, identify emerging trends influencing conservation banking, and showcase innovative approaches to integrating wildlife crossings and corridor design into infrastructure projects, including how these efforts are generating measurable ecological lift, mitigation credits, and quantifiable species protection outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Kae Hovater

Kae Hovater

President, EcoCredit Marketing
avatar for Constance Cassler

Constance Cassler

Florida ES Conservation Delivery Division Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
I have been working for the US Fish & Wildlife Service for over 22 years, all of them in Vero Beach, Florida. Over that time, I have worked on Everglades Restoration, Habitat Conservation Planning, Conservation Banking, and in our Regulatory section. I am currently the the Conservation... Read More →
avatar for Brent Setchell

Brent Setchell

District Drainage Design Engineer, FL DOT
AP

Alex Preisser

Mitigation Marketing
avatar for Josh Cucinella

Josh Cucinella

Land Use Planning Administrator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
I oversee FWC's Land Use Planning (LUP) Program. LUP coordinates the review of regulated land use changes statewide and provides technical assistance on projects with the potential to affect fish and wildlife species. We coordinate with public planners, agency staff, private landowners... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Caxambus 1-2

3:30pm EDT

Water Management District Updates on Minimum Flows and Levels and Water Reservations
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
To prevent significant harm to the water resource due to water use, the water management districts must adopt minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for waterbodies and groundwater according to an annual priority list. A Water Reservation sets aside a volume of water for the protection of fish and wildlife or public health and safety. Reserved volumes of water are unavailable for allocation to consumptive water uses. If the waterbody does not meet or is projected not to meet, the adopted MFL, the district must adopt a recovery or prevention strategy, and coordinate with water users and other stakeholders to implement solutions to improve the status of the waterbody. This course provides an update on recent progress by each District which may highlight recently adopted MFLs or Reservations, re-evaluations or changes in waterbody status, and progress on projects and programs to address significant harm.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Shortelle

Ann Shortelle

Bio-Tech Consulting
avatar for Kathleen Coates

Kathleen Coates

Director, Division of Resource Management, Northwest Florida Water Management District
avatar for Clay Coarsey

Clay Coarsey

Director, Division of Water Supply Planning & Assessment, St. Johns River Water Management District
avatar for James Beeren

James Beeren

Lead Scientist, Applied Sciences Bureau, South Florida Water Management District
avatar for Amy Brown

Amy Brown

Deputy Executive Director, Water Resources, Suwannee River Water Management District
avatar for Randy Smith

Randy Smith

Director, Resource Management Division, Southwest Florida Water Management District
As director of the Resource Management Division at the Southwest Florida Water Management District, I oversee the bureaus that plan, develop and implement District water resource management initiatives concerning water supply, flood protection, natural systems and water quality. I... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 2-3

3:30pm EDT

Emerging Issues In Pollution Liability and Technological Innovations
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Environmental enforcement in Florida continues to evolve, with regulatory agencies placing increasing emphasis on accountability over compliance assistance. This policy shift is especially evident in the regulation of solid and hazardous waste, soils, and water quality—and it has intensified the scrutiny on both permitted activities and private property transactions. As enforcement tightens, new technologies are entering the market to help regulated entities manage liability, reduce costs, and comply with stricter standards. This course explores recent legal and technical developments affecting pollution liability, including case studies and real-world implications for property owners, facility operators, and transactional stakeholders. New this year is a presentation from Sedron Technologies on their advanced biosolids processing system now under construction in Martin County. The system offers a sustainable, chemical-free method to transform wastewater biosolids into Class A fertilizer and recover clean water, with added benefits such as PFAS destruction and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Course attendees are encouraged to engage in interactive discussion with environmental attorneys, technical experts, and innovators addressing today’s most pressing pollution liability challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Brad Pekas

Brad Pekas

Technical Lead/Sr Engineer/Hydrogeologist, CIP Solutions
avatar for Jorge Caspary

Jorge Caspary

Senior Principal, Montrose Environmental
Been involved for over 30 years in several aspects of the environmental market, from policy making in the public and private sector to project management and developing new areas of business expansion. Attending my 14th straight year. 
avatar for Nicholas Meros

Nicholas Meros

Partner, Shutt & Bowen
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 12

3:30pm EDT

Aquifer Recharge, Aquifer Storage And Recovery, and Underground Injection Control
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 and aquifer recharge projects. The panel will focus on the expanded use of aquifer storage and recovery and aquifer recharge projects involving potable, surface water/stormwater, or reclaimed water to enhance water supplies. The panel will cover changes to underground injection and aquifer recharge resulting from DEP’s recent indirect potable reuse regulations. Additionally, the panel will discuss the recent US Supreme Court Maui decision and the subsequent EPA Maui Guidance to determine when an NPDES permit may be required for groundwater injection projects. Finally, the use of exemptions and variances to obtain UIC approvals for these projects will be examined. Overcoming 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
avatar for Eric Olsen

Eric Olsen

Shareholder, Gunster
Inside and outside of Florida, Eric assists myriad business and individual clients on environmental law and regulatory matters. A Florida native, for nearly three decades Eric has focused his practice on wetland regulation, mitigation banking, stormwater regulation, consumptive use... Read More →
avatar for Adam Blalock

Adam Blalock

Deputy Secretary fro Ecosystems Restoration, Department of Environmental Protection
avatar for Lindsay Starner

Lindsay Starner

Director Environmental Policy and Regulation, JEA
PL

Pete Larkin

ASRus, LLC
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 11

3:30pm EDT

Comprehensive Watershed Management Reimagined: Blending Infrastructure, Innovation, and Policy
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Course updated for 2025! The panel of experts will provide an in-depth examination of watershed management as a means of comprehensively integrating a variety of planning and regulatory programs currently implemented by FDEP and the water management districts, including TMDLs, MS4s, NPDES, PLRGs, Water Quality Credit Trading, and both structural and non-structural floodplain planning and management. The discussion will also touch on the emerging role of Urban Forest Management Plans (UFMPs) as a component of green infrastructure in municipal watershed strategies. The panel will discuss practical considerations and any changes to current agency practices. Audience participation is encouraged, so bring your questions!
Speakers
avatar for Debbie Madden

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 and litigation matters involving water resources, wetlands, water supply, state and federal listed species issues, mitigation banking, state submerged lands and coastal construction. She represents clients in court p... Read More →
avatar for Mike Register

Mike Register

Executive Director, St. Johns River Water Management District
 
avatar for Brian Voelker

Brian Voelker

Senior Environmental Scientist, ChenMoore
I am a Senior Environmental Scientist specializing in natural resource assessments and permitting, as well as certified arborist services. I provide numerous ecological services to clients, including the following: wetland delineation, function evaluation, mitigation design, monitoring... Read More →
avatar for Ahmed Hamed

Ahmed Hamed

Senior Engineer, Geosyntec Consultants
Ahmed Hamed is a Senior Engineer with Geosyntec Consultants, specializing in stormwater management. He has extensive experience in developing and managing flood risk models and flood protection projects across rural and urban watersheds in Florida. Previously, Ahmed was a project... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 10

3:30pm EDT

Unlocking Florida's Water Future: Innovative Solutions for Supply and Reuse
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Join us for an exciting, in-depth course where top water policy experts dive into Florida’s rapidly growing demand for water and explore innovative solutions to secure its future. This course focuses on how water reuse can revolutionize the state’s approach to water management. In 2020, DEP was directed to develop potable reuse rules based on the Potable Reuse Commission recommendations. After four years, Florida adopted new rules for direct potable reuse and revising indirect potable reuse rules. These changes are paving the way for a more sustainable and reliable water supply in the face of growing challenges.

Throughout this course, you'll listen to expert presentations and participate in dynamic panel discussions with water policy leaders, engineers, and innovators who are shaping the future of water supply in Florida and beyond. This course will leave you with a deeper understanding of how water reuse can help “grow the water pie” while protecting the environment and ensuring Florida's water future. Don’t miss out on this vital conversation about one of the most pressing issues of our time!
Speakers
avatar for Laura Jacobs Donaldson

Laura Jacobs Donaldson

President, Florida Environmental, Fire & Government Law, P.A.
avatar for Lynn Spivey

Lynn Spivey

Director of City Utilities, City of Plant City
avatar for Mandi Rice

Mandi Rice

Assistant Executive Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District
avatar for Kerry Kates

Kerry Kates

Deputy Director, Orange County Utilities
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Calusa 4-5

5:30pm EDT

Opening Reception
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Exhibit Hall
 
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