Improving the EDRR Decision Framework for the Greater Everglades

DAY 1

Continental Breakfast Available

Welcome & Meeting Goals

Colin Polsky , Director, FAU Center for Environmental Studies

Dan Flynn , Vice President for Research, Florida Atlantic University

Shannon Estenoz , Director, Everglades Restoration Initiatives, ROI

Alexander Gulde , Biological Administrator III, FWC - EDRR Meeting Moderator

Current EDRR Processes within Florida

Chuck Bargeron  - Technology Director, Center for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health, University of Georgia

Tony Pernas - Botanist, Big Cypress National Preserve, National Park Service

Frank Mazzotti - Professor, University of Florida

Kristen Sommers - Section Leader, Wildlife Impact Management, Florida Fish & Wildlife

Panel Session Q & A

Current Screening Tools within Florida

Pamela J. Schofield  - Research Fishery Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey

Jeffrey E. Hill  - Associate Professor, Tropical Aquaculture Lab, University of Florida

Luke Flory - Assistant Professor, Agronomy Department, University of Florida

Panel Session Q & A

Current EDRR Systems Outside Florida

Meg Modley - Aquatic Invasive Species Management Coordinator, Lake Champlain Basin Program, VT

Darcy Oishi - Biological Control Section Chief, Hawaii State Department of Agriculture

Alexander Gulde , Biological Administrator III, FWC - EDRR Meeting Moderator

Christina Romagosa, Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, University of Florida

DAY 2

Continental Breakfast Available

Working Session - Development of Screening Tool for the Greater Everglades

EDRR Tool Comparison: Matrix Exercise
Moderator: Shannon Estenoz/Nick Aumen/Alexander Gulde

Breakout Groups

Summary Development