September 25 - September 26, 2008
2008 Water Congress: Planning for Florida’s Water Future

The Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida will host the 2008 Water Congress: Planning for Florida’s Water Future in Orlando, Sept. 25 and 26 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821.

The two day event will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott and is open to the public. Information and details can be found at www.centurycommission.org. For registration information or questions, contact Holly Banks, McRae and Company, at (850) 906-0099.

Other meetings that may be of interest:

University of Florida, Water Institute - Distinguished Scholar Seminar Series invites high profile scholars to conduct a general Water Institute seminar at UF that will be of interest to a broad audience; meet with the Water Institute Faculty Advisory Committee to discuss strategic planning and partnering opportunities; and meet with interested Water Institute faculty to discuss specific research/education issues.

Ensuring adequate water of sufficient quality is a pressing need for society as development pressures stress existing supplies. Competing demands for water require non-traditional solutions that must balance economic, environmental, and social factors.

The mission of the University of Florida Water Institute is to meet this need by fostering interdisciplinary research, education, and public outreach programs designed to:

• Improve knowledge of the physical, chemical, and biological processes in aquatic systems (rivers, lakes, oceans, estuaries, wetlands, and ground waters).

• Enhance understanding of how human activities and attitudes affect aquatic systems.

• Develop and promote the adoption of improved methodologies for water management and policy development based on a strong background in water-related sciences, engineering, management and law.