Annual Symposium
Environmental Institute
The theme for this year’s symposium is The State of the Estuary, including the current status of the estuary as well as the current status of research on the estuary. This event will be a chance for scientists to showcase their own research projects focused on the Choctawhatchee as well as a way to network and learn of other relevant studies. As part of the symposium, the Mattie Kelly Cultural and Environmental Institute will host a community outreach event featuring activities such as a guided kayak trip down the Choctawhatchee.
Details:
Sunday, June 1, 2008
~ Choctawhatchee Estuary Festival ~
Fred Gannon State Park on Rocky Bayou in Niceville, FL
11:00am – 4:00pm
Event is free and open to the public
If you or your organization would like to volunteer to host a display or activity at the Festival, please contact Allison Beauregard at beaurega@owc.edu or 850-729-6469.
Monday, June 2, 2008
~ State of the Estuary scientific meeting ~
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Sandestin, FL
9:00am – 5:00pm
Please register in advance.
Click here for Call for Papers
Monday, June 2, 2008
~ An Evening with the Mattie Kelly Cultural and Environmental Institute ~
Key note speaker:
Dr. Bryon Griffith
Director, Gulf of Mexico Program
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencySandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Sandestin, FL
5:30pm-8:00pm
Please register in advance.
Partners:
This event is being hosted in cooperation with the Florida Lake Management Society (FLMS) and the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA). We encourage participation at FLMS’ annual conference, also during the week of June 2-5, 2008 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. For information about the FLMS conference, please visit their website at: http://flms.net/conference/info.htm.
Registration:
Abstract submissions are closed, but registration for participation at the scientific meeting and evening reception has been extended until Wednesday, May 7.
Please click here to register online.