Name: Agricultural Water Policy: The Latest Updates from FDACS
Start: 2026-07-23T10:30:00-0400
End: 2026-07-23T12:10:00-0400

Agricultural Water Policy: The Latest Updates from FDACS

LIMITED

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 12:10pm EDT

Calusa 11

Limited Capacity seats available

This course will give you the latest information on water quality BMPs, water use and reuse on agricultural lands, and other policy changes resulting from the Legislative Session and implementation by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including adoption of new BMP Manuals. Come hear from West Gregory, the Water Policy Director, and a panel of water policy experts on the latest updates affecting agriculture and Florida’s water resources.

Speakers

Robert Williams

Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.

Mike Register

Executive Director, St. Johns River Water Management District

Hugh Thomas

Executive Director, Suwannee River Water Management District

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

Prior to working with the District, Hugh was employed with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Office of Agriculture Water Policy as Environmental Administrator for North Florida. Hugh worked for FDACS for 14 years and prior to that worked as an enviro... Read More →