Conferences

Risk and Response: Sea Level Rise Summit

The purpose of this summit is three-fold: Highlight the interrelationships between sea level rise, limestone geology, and water management in Florida; share the ongoing responses and adaptation planning of agencies, institutions, and civic society to sea level rise; and compare the Florida situation and response with other vulnerable localities in the US and worldwide. This summit will focus on the complex sea level rise issues in Florida and provide examples from other coastal regions within the US and internationally.

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Responsible Stewardship For a Sustainable Future

This Conference brought together researchers, developers, federal and state agencies, industry and scientists to explore cutting-edge science and technology to identify gaps in the current state of knowledge regarding the environmental impacts of renewable ocean energy. The effects on the marine environment of large-scale hydrokinetic and thermal power generation are largely unknown. Marine ecosystems include many protected species which rely on complex food chains and undertake extensive migration patterns. Understanding how the operations of power generation systems will interact with these marine ecosystems will be a critical first step toward deploying equipment in a sustainable fashion.

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Public Land Acquisition & Management Partnership Conference

Held annually, this statewide conference addresses land acquisition and management issues in Florida. PLAM is hosted on a rotating basis by the five Water Management Districts and the Department of Environmental Protection. CES has coordinated these conferences since 2000.

• Plam2008 Conference Page • Agenda & Presentations
• Plam2007 Conference Page • Agenda & Presentations
• Plam2006 Conference Page • Agenda & Presentations
• Plam2005 Conference Page • Agenda & Presentations

Florida's Wildlife: On the Frontline of Climate Change

The realities of climate change and what they mean for Florida’s fish and wildlife managers was the focus of this 2008 Summit. The information gathered at the Summit is guiding the FWC in the development of climate change strategies to ensure the best possible future for Florida’s wildlife.

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Sustaining Florida's Wildlife Heritage Amid 21st Century Challenges

The 24th annual conference of the Organization of Wildlife Lands and Realty Specialists (OWLS) provided attendees with an understanding of the challenges confronting Florida’s wildlife heritage and showcase what Florida is doing to sustain and conserve habitat in the coming decades.

• OWLS08 Homepage
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Climate Change in Florida Conference

Hosted and organized by CES, this conference focused on climate change in Florida presented the latest scientific findings and information about related impacts and the actions that should be taken to respond to climate change. Global, national, and state experts shared their perspectives with conference participants in both general and concurrent sessions. In addition, three discussion groups explored ways climate change will impact Florida’s environmental, economic and social sectors and what steps should be taken to both mitigate climate risk and adapt to the changing environment.

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• Economic Working Group: Final Summary
• Social Working Group: Final Summary
• Environment Working Group: Final Summary
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Applied Management of Conservation Lands in Florida

This conference provided a forum for the exchange of new ideas, approaches, methods, and pertinent data on applied management of lands held in public trust for conservation and protection. This event was hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission along with other resource agencies and organizations.

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