Welcome
to Jacksonville and Florida's First Coast! The Florida State Section
of the American Water Resources Association is proud to host the
2012 AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference. A great program has
been assembled full of information on the latest water resources
topics, along with four days of productive community building,
conversation, and connections while enjoying all that Jacksonville
and the First Coast of Florida has to offer.
Conference
sessions cover a wide range of water resources topics including
Climate Change, Information Management and Tools, Forest Hydrology,
Water and Energy, Water Quality, Agricultural Hydrology etc. Several
regional topics tracks provide an opportunity for water resources
professionals in the Deep South and Florida to tell you about
issues in this region. Other special topics include Eco-Hydrology,
Reservoir Science, The USGS National Hydrologic Model, Floridan
Aquifer under Siege, Florida Springs and several others. Our goal
was to create a program that provides you with lessons learned,
insights, and tools relevant to issues, problems, and opportunities
in your region. We also hope you will take advantage of a number
of opportunities to interact with exhibitors and presenters, including
the Opening Networking Reception, numerous coffee breaks, the
Exhibit Hall, the AWRA Awards Luncheon, and a special evening
on the St. Johns River. All AWRA conferences provide unique opportunities
for all members of the water resources community to network and
exchange information and we feel the relaxed setting along the
beautiful St. Johns River will set the stage for a very productive,
enjoyable, and informative week.
Whether you have visited Jacksonville before or this is your
first time, we also encourage you to stay a few extra days and
take in what is truly the most beautiful part of a beautiful state.
The area surrounding Jacksonville is home to a wide array of unique
natural areas including beaches, rivers, and wetlands. If you
are a golfer there is no better place than the Jacksonville area.
The city itself offers museums, unique dining and shopping experiences,
exciting nightlife, and vibrant performing arts.
Welcome again to beautiful Jacksonville and the 2012 AWRA Annual
Water Resources Conference!
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Stephan J. Nix
General Conference Chair
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
361-593-2001
kusjn000@tamuk.edu |
Michael DelCharco
Technical Program Co-Chair
Taylor Engineering
Jacksonville, FL
904-472-0082
mdelcharco@taylorengineering.com |
Chris Martinez
Technical Program Co-Chair
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
352-392-1864
chrisjm@ufl.edu |