Florida Waters Stewardship Program 2024
About the Event
Past, Present, and Future of Our Water Resources
Working With Water; Working With People
To make a difference for water in our community, we must understand the various ways in which we interact with water. As Floridians, we are connected to our streams and bays by our faucets and laundries, to our neighborhood ponds and lakes by our yards and streets, and to our regional and statewide neighbors by our surface and groundwater supplies. This program will use expert presentations, experiential learning, field experience in watershed science, and communication skills training to foster a greater understanding of these interactions and provide the tools necessary to become stewards of our water resources.
During this six-session course, stewards will travel to locations across Sarasota and Manatee Counties to learn about emerging water issues, hear from subject matter experts, and explore local areas with "an eye on water".
Coffee and light refreshments will be served at each session.
Sessions (each held 9:00am - 2:00pm):
Sept 18 : Welcome and Watershed Basics
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
Sept 25: Past, Present, and Future of Water Quality
Manatee County Water Treatment Plant
17915 Water Line Srv Rd, Bradenton, FL 34212
Oct 02: Past, Present, and Future of Water Supply
Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility
5550 Lorraine Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
Oct 09: Past, Present, and Future Water in Agriculture and Habitat Restoration
The Celery Fields
6799 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
Oct 16: Past, Present and Future of Urban Growth
Tour: Border of Cattle Farms and Lakewood Ranch Development
Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
Oct 23: Speaking of Water, Stewardship, Graduation, and Attendee Potluck
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
This course has limited seating/availability. Register early to reserve your spot. For more information about this course, please contact Water Resources Agent, Michael D'Imperio, at mdimperio@ufl.edu or 941-861-9818.
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Type: Take a Class
Topic: Water
Organizer name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County