40th Environmental Permitting Summer School

July 21 • Tuesday
11:00am – 5:00pm Early Registration
Registration Desk
1:00pm – 5:00pm E Early Bird A - The Keys to Success for the Practicing Engineer
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Michael D. Harding, Kellie Tomeo
1:00pm – 5:00pm E Early Bird B - Click Around and Find Out: Navigating New Technology and Ethics
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Kathryn Rossmell, Gina Chiello, David O'Brien, PSM, CFedS, CFS, Joseph Ullo, Jr., Christine Wentzel, Lauren Brooks, Julia Lomonico, Melissa Lawrence
1:30pm – 5:00pm E Florida One Water Commission Meeting
Calusa 2-3

July 22 • Wednesday
8:00am – 8:30am Opening Session
Banyon Ballroom
8:30am – 10:10am R Environmental Permitting and Enforcement Update
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Silvia Alderman, Lisa Kelley, Julie P. Kendig-Schrader, Maricruz Fincher, John Truitt
8:30am – 10:10am R Navigating Florida’s Energy and Air Quality Landscape: Policy, Regulation, and Trends
Calusa 11

Speakers: Greg Munson, Angela Morrison, Max Lee, Davy Crawley, Daniela Delpino, Hastings Read
8:30am – 10:10am R Under the Dome: Florida Legislators on Environmental Policy, Progress, and the Path Ahead
Banyon Ballroom

Speakers: Debbie Mayfield, Keith Truenow, Bill Conerly, Toby Overdorf
8:30am – 10:10am N WMD Planning, Regulatory, and Policy Update
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Larry Sellers, Brian Armstrong, Nicolas Porter, Erin Preston, Jennifer Smith, Eric Olsen
8:30am – 10:10am L Deal or No Deal: Managing Environmental Risk on Real Estate Projects
Calusa 10

Speakers: Tom Mullin, Kelly Eger, Vince Yarina, Rob Toth, Elaine Imbruglia
8:30am – 10:10am L Mining and Mineral Rights & Regulation: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Mineral Exploration and Development
Calusa 12

Speakers: Tim Riley, Ed Murawski, Stan Posey, Matt Knoll
8:30am – 10:10am P Federal Wetlands Permitting Update
Calusa 2-3

Speakers: Susan Stephens, Mike Drauer, Shawn Zinszer, Kerri MacNutt, Ben Shepherd
8:30am – 10:10am W PFAS and Beyond: Legal, Regulatory, and Technical Trends Shaping the Future of Emerging Environmental Contaminants
Caxambus 1-2

Speakers: Lauren Brooks, Lucas Barroso-Giachetti, Gene Jones, Olivia Cain, Matt Leopold
10:30am – 12:10pm R Florida's Environment and Water Policy and the 2026 Florida Legislature
Calusa 2-3

Speakers: Frank Walker, Lori Killinger, Jon Steverson, Ryan Matthews, Laura Jacobs Donaldson
10:30am – 12:10pm R From Rule to Reality: Implementing Florida’s New Stormwater Standards
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Mark Thomasson, Greg Knecht, David Kramer, P.E., John A. Coates, Scott Deitche
10:30am – 12:10pm N Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Update
Caxambus 1-2

Speakers: Rafe Petersen, Kevin McOmber, Brad Carey, Bernadette Rappold, Melissa Meeker, Eric Beightel
10:30am – 12:10pm N Water for Tomorrow in CFWI
Calusa 11

Speakers: Robert Beltran, Mary Ellen Winkler, Chris Tumminia, Kerry Kates, Pamela Flores
10:30am – 12:10pm L Property Rights Law 2026: Emerging Issues and Case Updates
Calusa 12

Speakers: Kent Safriet, Amy Boulris, Brenna Durden, Kathryn Valois
10:30am – 12:10pm W Land and Golf Course Redevelopment: Opportunities and Challenges
Calusa 10

Speakers: Howard Nelson, Robyn Neely, Brittney Odom, Wilbur Mayorga, Brian Latta
10:30am – 12:10pm D Conservation and Management of Imperiled Species
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Colleen M. Reilly, Kelsey Bernard, Austin Carroll, Kyle Macdonald, Grace Campbell
12:10pm – 1:30pm Wednesday Luncheon with Fireside Chat
Banyon Ballroom

Speakers: Alexis Lambert, Drew Bartlett, Anna Upton, Brandon Bowman, Cari Roth
1:30pm – 3:10pm R Evolving Technology in the Environmental Industry
Calusa 11

Speakers: Keanan Bell, David O'Brien, PSM, CFedS, CFS, James Salafia, Brendan Brown, Brandon Rau
1:30pm – 3:10pm R What's New in Environmental Resource Permitting
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Amelia Savage, Michelle Hopkins, Julie Sullivan, Nicole Gough, Brittany Banko
1:30pm – 3:10pm N FDEP Regulatory and Policy Update
Calusa 2-3

Speakers: Shawn Hamilton, Bill Preston, John Truitt, Tim Bahr, John A. Coates, Hastings Read
1:30pm – 3:10pm N Threatened And Endangered Species In The Marine Realm
Calusa 10

Speakers: Penny Cutt, Ann Broadwell, Ryan Brushwood, Bill Precht
1:30pm – 3:10pm W Waste Management Programs Overview
Calusa 12

Speakers: Joseph Ullo, Jr., Stephen Tilbrook, Natasha Lampkin, Cathy Soistman, Chad Northington
1:30pm – 3:10pm T Using Public-Private Partnerships to Solve Florida's Water Challenges
Caxambus 1-2

Speakers: John Fumero, Ernie Cox, Cari Roth, Michael Knowles, Josef Fiala
1:30pm – 3:10pm D Imperiled Species and Permitting: Navigating a Changing Regulatory Landscape
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Jeff Collier, Diane Callaghan, Colleen M. Reilly, Josh Cucinella, Jose Rivera
3:30pm – 5:10pm C Community Vulnerability Assessments to Project Implementation: Sequencing for Success
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Brian Cook, Alexander Awad, Larry Webster, Whit Remer, Eddy Bouza
3:30pm – 5:10pm R From Significant Nexus to Relatively Permanent: The New WOTUS Reality
Banyon Ballroom

Speakers: Herschel Vinyard, John Miklos, Matt Leopold
3:30pm – 5:10pm N The Next Generation of Species Mitigation and Conservation Banking
Caxambus 1-2

Speakers: Kae Hovater, Constance Cassler, Brent Setchell, Alex Preisser, Josh Cucinella
3:30pm – 5:10pm N Water Management District Updates on Minimum Flows and Levels and Water Reservations
Calusa 2-3

Speakers: Ann Shortelle, Kathleen Coates, Clay Coarsey, James Beerens, Amy Brown, Randy Smith
3:30pm – 5:10pm W Emerging Issues In Pollution Liability and Technological Innovations
Calusa 12

Speakers: Ralph DeMeo, Brad Pekas, Jorge Caspary, Nicholas Meros, Lori Coolidge
3:30pm – 5:10pm T Aquifer Recharge, Aquifer Storage And Recovery, and Underground Injection Control
Calusa 11

Speakers: Eric Olsen, Jeff Greenwell, Adam Blalock, Lindsay Starner, Pete Larkin
3:30pm – 5:10pm T Comprehensive Watershed Management Reimagined: Blending Infrastructure, Innovation, and Policy
Calusa 10

Speakers: Debbie Madden, Mike Register, Brian Voelker, Ahmed Hamed
3:30pm – 5:10pm T Unlocking Florida's Water Future: Innovative Solutions for Supply and Reuse
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Laura Jacobs Donaldson, Lynn Spivey, Mandi Rice, Kerry Kates, Chuck Drake
5:30pm – 6:30pm Opening Reception
Exhibit Hall

July 23 • Thursday
8:30am – 10:10am N FDEP Regulatory and Policy Update
Banyon Ballroom

Speakers: Shawn Hamilton, Bill Preston, John Truitt, Tim Bahr, John A. Coates, Hastings Read
8:30am – 10:10am L Navigating Florida’s New Regulatory Landscape: Advanced Strategies for Land Use Planning and Environmental Permitting
Caxambus 1-2

Speakers: Gordon Schiff, Abbey Naylor, Robert Volpe, Alessandria San Roman, Brent Handley
8:30am – 10:10am P Avoiding Public Hearing Pitfalls: Preparation, Presentation, And Legal Challenges
Calusa 12

Speakers: John Chibbaro, Pam Schanel, Randy Coen, Rick J. Melchiori, Aaron Dunlap
8:30am – 10:10am P Cleaner Water Faster: Regulatory and Engineering Alternatives for Achieving Pollutant Load Reductions in Impaired Waters
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Mike Wessel, Patrick Shearer, Adam Olenoski, Kim Shugar, Lawrence Glenn
8:30am – 10:10am P Federal Wetlands Permitting Update
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Susan Stephens, Mike Drauer, Shawn Zinszer, Kerri MacNutt, Ben Shepherd
8:30am – 10:10am P NEPA, CWA, and ESA Updates on Evolving Regulations and Policies under the Trump Administration
Calusa 2-3

Speakers: Andrew Turner, Kerri Barsh, John Lesman, Jena Mier, Kris Thoemke
8:30am – 10:10am W Waste Cleanup and Management: The Challenges of Change (Part 1 of 2)
Calusa 10

Speakers: Jorge Caspary, Mike Petrovich, Dawn McCormick, Ron Noble, Travis Hearne, Alexandra Barshel, Laurel Lockett, Michael Larson
8:30am – 10:10am T Cracking Florida's Water Permitting Code: From the Capitol to the Coast
Calusa 11

Speakers: Greg Corning, Mary Ellen Winkler, Viraj deSilva, Marcy Frick, Toby Overdorf
10:30am – 12:10pm R Nutrient Trading Under Florida's New Stormwater Rule: WQEA, RSMS, and Compensating Treatment
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Mary Szafraniec, Susan Martin, Jeff Littlejohn, Tim Rach, Mike Sachs
10:30am – 12:10pm N Agricultural Water Policy: The Latest Updates from FDACS
Calusa 12

Speakers: Robert Williams, Mike Register, Hugh Thomas, West Gregory, Kevin Wright
10:30am – 12:10pm N Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Update
Caxambus 1-2

Speakers: Rafe Petersen, Kevin McOmber, Brad Carey, Bernadette Rappold, Melissa Meeker, Eric Beightel
10:30am – 12:10pm N WMD Planning, Regulatory, and Policy Update
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Larry Sellers, Eric Olsen, Brian Armstrong, Nicolas Porter, Erin Preston, Jennifer Smith
10:30am – 12:10pm P Florida Wetland Delineation Methodology
Calusa 2-3

Speakers: Mike Dennis, Ed Murawski, Mike Nichols, Debbie Madden
10:30am – 12:10pm P Planning And Execution For Successful Environmental Outcomes
Calusa 11

Speakers: Amy Tracy, Anna Long, Liz Johnson, Jeff Prather, Ann Shortelle
10:30am – 12:10pm W Waste Cleanup and Management: The Challenges of Change (Part 2 of 2)
Calusa 10

Speakers: Alexandra Barshel, Jorge Caspary, Travis Hearne, Michael Larson, Laurel Lockett, Dawn McCormick, Ron Noble, Mike Petrovich
12:10pm – 1:30pm Thursday Luncheon with Keynote or Door Prize Drawings by Sponsors
Banyon Ballroom
1:30pm – 3:10pm C Strengthening Coastal Resiliency
Caxambus 1-2

Speakers: Jennifer Jurado, Erin Lee Deady, Hannah Hart, PMP, HDR, Eddy Bouza
1:30pm – 3:10pm R Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) – A Water Management Balancing Act?
Calusa 10

Speakers: Luna E. Phillips, Ernie Barnett, Michelle Diffenderfer, Drew Bartlett, Anna Upton, Brandon Bowman
1:30pm – 3:10pm R Delivering One Water Outcomes: Aligning Across Florida's Water System
Calusa 11

Speakers: Eric Draper, Amy Tracy, Greg Knecht, Adam Blalock, Gary Hubbard, Ansley Tilley , PE
1:30pm – 3:10pm R Florida's Environment and Water Policy and the 2026 Florida Legislature
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Frank Walker, Lori Killinger, Jon Steverson, Ryan Matthews, Laura Jacobs Donaldson
1:30pm – 3:10pm P The Essentials Of Obtaining An Environmental Resource Permit: The Nuts And Bolts Of ERP Permitting
Calusa 2-3

Speakers: Shannon Ruby Julien, Jared Strauss, Dylan Larson, Christine Wentzel, Kris Rowley
1:30pm – 3:10pm W Florida Brownfields: Strategies for Smarter Cleanup and Stronger Communities
Calusa 12

Speakers: Michael Goldstein, Robyn Neely, Maribel Nicholson-Choice, Tim Bahr, Michael Spievack, PE
1:30pm – 3:10pm T Florida MS4 And NPDES Update
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Greg Munson, Jana Ash, Robert Potts, Matt Knoll
3:30pm – 5:10pm R Environmental Permitting and Enforcement Update
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Silvia Alderman, Lisa Kelley, Julie P. Kendig-Schrader, Maricruz Fincher, John Truitt
3:30pm – 5:10pm R What's New in Environmental Resource Permitting
Caxambus 1-2

Speakers: Amelia Savage, Michelle Hopkins, Julie Sullivan, Nicole Gough, Brittany Banko
3:30pm – 5:10pm N FRESH FROM FLORIDA: Emerging Issues in Agriculture and Their Effect on the Environment
Calusa 12

Speakers: Felicia L. Kitzmiller, Cortney Cortez, West Gregory, Ansley Tilley , PE, Steven Hall
3:30pm – 5:10pm P Drawing Wetland Lines Using Federal Delineation Methodology
Calusa 11

Speakers: Mike Dennis, Ed Murawski, Steven Currie, Mallory Tatum
3:30pm – 5:10pm P Permitting And Development In The Marine Environment
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Andy Baumann, Spencer Crowley, Jen Mathia, Curry Isiminger, Brad Richardson
3:30pm – 5:10pm T Linking Growth With Water Supply Availability
Calusa 10

Speakers: Rey Malave, Gary Hubbard, Tabitha Biehl, Darrin Herbst, Daniel Montiel
3:30pm – 5:10pm T Permits, Politics, and Public Perception: Communicating High-Profile Environmental Projects
Banyon Ballroom

Speakers: Patrick Gillespie, Herschel Vinyard, Drew Piers, Lisa Moore
3:30pm – 5:10pm D From Vision to Reality: Tools for Advancing the Florida Wildlife Corridor
Calusa 2-3

Speakers: Meredith Budd, Jason Houck, ENV SP, GISP, SPWS, Mallory Dimmitt, Katasha Gruver

July 24 • Friday
8:30am – 10:10am C The Evolution of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Resiliency Efforts
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Seth Behn, Adam Kerr, Jannek Cederberg, Tom Frick, Cortney Cortez
8:30am – 10:10am N UMAM Essentials & Best Practices
Calusa 12

Speakers: Penny Cople, Ed Cronyn, Andrew Calhoun, Carrie Kelly, Elizabeth Sweigert
8:30am – 10:10am L Planning the Future: State Leadership or State Preemption? Legislative Updates & Legal Battles
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Jake Cremer, Dan DeLisi, Alan Krischer, Darrin Taylor, Sean Parks
8:30am – 10:10am P Mastering Expert Testimony That Wins
Calusa 11

Speakers: Chris Torres, Kathleen Toolan, Martin Alexander, Ginny Dailey
8:30am – 10:10am P Treatment Wetlands For Ecosystem Restoration And Water Resource Augmentation
Calusa 10

Speakers: Rafael Vazquez-Burney, Chris Keller, Tony Holley, Mark Merkelbach, Jill King
8:30am – 10:10am D Mangroves Seagrasses and Living Shorelines
Calusa 2-3

Speakers: Raymond Dennis, III, PWS, FAA Remote Pilot, Mark Fonseca, Nicole Monies, Carter Henne, Krista Slyter
10:30am – 12:10pm C Disaster Mitigation, The Insurance Industry And Climate Resiliency
Calusa 11

Speakers: Krista Slyter, Paul Tschirky, Wes Rimes, Danielle Irwin
10:30am – 12:10pm R Energy Policy Transitions And Their Impact On Florida Industry
Calusa 12

Speakers: Catherine Prince, Byron T. Burrows, PE, BCEE, Michael Borchers, Sara Kane
10:30am – 12:10pm N The Evolving Landscape of Florida Wetland Mitigation Banking
Calusa 2-3

Speakers: Kae Hovater, Penny Cople, Cory Wilson, Tim Rach, Chris Tanner
10:30am – 12:10pm P Florida Beach Management and Coastal Program Update
Calusa 8-9

Speakers: Fred Aschauer, Amanda Caparro, Mark Powell, Penny Cutt, Lainie Edwards, Pepper Uchino
10:30am – 12:10pm W Remediation and Site Closure Strategies – Practical Solutions to Complex Sites
Calusa 10

Speakers: Carl Eldred, Brian Moore, Todd Kafka, Brittney Odom, Steven Folsom
10:30am – 12:10pm D Endangered Species Act Compliance Tools Under Section 10: Habitat Conservation Plans and Conservation Benefit Agreements
Calusa 4-5

Speakers: Niki Desjardin, Holly Andreotta, David Zippin, Jose Rivera, Brian Levey