The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) will host the fifth annual Florida Water Forum on Friday, October 10 in Orlando.
The forum will address critical issues related to Florida’s water critis and will feature distinguished speakers and environmental authorities discussing agricultural water supply, permitting, alternative water suppy projects, Numeric Nutrient Critera, Everglades legislation, and the EPA’s proposed rules related to the waters of the U.S. It is also a great opportunity for Floridians to hear from Florida’s key policymakers on issues relating to water policy.
Gunster attorney Greg Munson is a featured speaker at the event.
Presentations at the 2014 forum will include:
- The future of reclaimed water in Florida – Sen. Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby)
- Impact of Amendment 1 – Rep. Ben Albritton (R-Bartow); Allison DeFoor, Florida’s Water and Land Legacy
- Status report Indian River Lagoon – Sen. Joe Negron (R-Palm City)
- South Florida water challenges – Rep. Matt Caldwell (R-Lehigh Acres)
- How regional solutions can solve Florida’s water challenges – Sen. Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater)
- LUNCH: An overview, Florida water challenges – Rep. Dana Young (R-Tampa)
- North Florida water challenges – Sen. Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee)
- Agricultural water challenges – Rich Budell, Florida Department of Agriculture, Office of Agricultural Water Use
- Impact on Florida of the EPA’s proposed waters of the U.S. rule – Gregory M. Munson, Gunster law firm
For more information, visit the event website.
