Tuesday, March 8, 2016

UF AWRA Chapter Meeting 3/15; Upcoming Events

UF AWRA Meeting: 3/15 (Tuesday)
Our speaker will be Thomas Hawkins, JD, the Executive Director of the Florida Defenders of the Environment. His presentation is entitled "Florida Defenders of the Environment's work to protect Florida's water resources". The name says it all. Check out their website (linked below) for additional details.

In addition, we will be having our officer elections for next year. Contact Natalie if you are interested in padding your CV! Available positions include Treasurer, Secretary (BIG shoes to fill there), and BEC Representative.

P.S. Note that we are back to our usual room, Rogers Hall 122.
http://fladefenders.org/

State AWRA Meeting: 3/18 (Friday)
Florida AWRA's March technical meeting is taking place in Steinhatchee this year. I expect that we will have a sizable UF contingent there, so...join us! The State Chapter will help with travel costs (as always) so you have no excuse. Contact Natalie or me if you have questions. Event and registration info can be found here: http://www.awraflorida.org/event-2102593

Clean Creek Revival: 3/19 (Saturday)
Current Problems is once again having their CCR in conjunction with First Magnitude. We will clean up a local waterway in the morning and then head to FM for free stuff, food, music, etc. It's always a good time. Please let me know if you are interested in helping out or if you have questions.

Give Springs A Break: 4/1-3 (Friday-Sunday)
This is a great opportunity to get to know Florida's springs and your fellow spring lovers! The HTO Florida Springs Institute offers flexible registration options (e.g. weekend only, Saturday only) and they "have two scholarships currently available and Saturday afternoon there will be a free guided canoe trip down the Santa Fe with Lars Anderson for all participants.