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7/6/2016 Topic Descriptions-Florida Environmental Network
<br /> development,and the constitutional ballot initiatives related to solar energy.Finally,the panel with
<br /> discuss recent changes to law and policy related-to natural gas utilization,transportation,storage,
<br /> and how the industry is responding,with an update from the Jacksonville Port Authority on the
<br /> increasing use of Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG)in the maritime industry.This course is designed for
<br /> extensive audience participation,and come prepared with your questions for this panel of experts!
<br /> Instructors:Matt Leopold(Moderator),Justin Green,Timothy Riley,David Stubbs,Mike Markey
<br /> F. CURRENT TRENDS IN FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT Several
<br /> priority initiatives at the federal level have resulted in significant changes to policies and regulations
<br /> across a wide spectrum of environmental laws. This session examines trends in enforcement,
<br /> permitting requirements and federal environmental policy One driving issue continues to be climate
<br /> change which portends sweeping changes to the laws,rules,and agency policies relating to the
<br /> control and management of greenhouse gas emissions.Another issue involves EPA's attempts to
<br /> expand regulatory authority over"waters of the US"which the subject of ongoing litigation.These and
<br /> ( other federal issues will be discussed by our well informed panel.Come prepared to listen,learn and
<br /> participate. Instructors: Rafe Petersen(moderator),Julie Kendig-Schrader,Kelly Finch,Deborah Getzoff,
<br /> Dan Thompson
<br /> —EMERGING ISSUES AND ADVANCED DISCUSSION`*
<br /> G. TAKING LAND AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT TO THE"NEXT LEVEL"To achieve
<br /> Florida's long term resource management goals,land managers must use innovation to increase
<br /> efficiencies and improve productivity in order to ultimately enhance resource value. This timely and r
<br /> informative course was requested by DEP to provide for an advanced discussion of how new data
<br /> and tools are being applied in order to meet or exceed resource management objectives. Audience
<br /> participation is encouraged.Instructors:Gary Clark(Moderator),Wes Howell,Guy Gowens,Greg Knecht
<br /> John McGuire
<br /> H. IMPLEMENTING THE FLORIDA LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
<br /> AMENDMENT Amendment 1 to the Florida Constitution was approved by 75%of those who voted
<br /> on the measure in November,2014. This very significant amendment provided for 1/3 of the excise
<br /> tax on documents will continue to Flow to the Land Acquisition Trust Fund for a 20-year period,
<br /> presumably to be used for a variety of existing and proposed water and land protection,and
<br /> restoration programs. Our panelists will discuss how the Florida Legislature has decided to further
<br /> implement the amendment in its third year of existence. Implementation of the amendment has
<br /> certainly not been without litigation and controversy and this should be an interesting discussion to
<br /> say the least! Come prepared to listen,learn and participate in this timely and important panel
<br /> discussion.Instructors:Cori Roth(Moderator),Eric Draper,Greg Munson,Gary Clark Drew Bartlett Noah
<br /> Volenstein
<br /> I.&J.LAKE OKEECHOBEE AND THE ESTUARIES:A WATER MANAGEMENT BALANCING ACT The
<br /> 2016 Legislature just passed a significant update to the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection
<br /> Program(NEEPP),including incorporation of newly adopted Basin Management Action Plans(BMAPs)
<br /> and setting new restoration milestones.This 2-part course of advanced discussion will focus on the
<br /> latest issues facing the management of Lake Okeechobee and the estuaries and their effect on water
<br /> supply,water resources,and environmental restoration throughout South Florida.The panel
<br /> represents a diverse cross section of government(federal,state,and local),private landowners,tribal
<br /> entities,and environmental and agricultural interests.
<br /> Part 1-Lake and estuary management-The panel will discuss how Lake management decisions
<br /> affect their differing interests and obligations and the varying issues that must be balanced to
<br /> make effective decisions.
<br /> Part II-Latest developments and near term predictions-They will focus on the very latest
<br /> developments affecting the Lake and estuaries,including the applicable provisions of the 2016
<br /> Water Policy Bill,status of the Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule,schedule for the Herbert
<br /> Hoover Dike Rehabilitation,endangered species,and status of the Comprehensive Everglades
<br /> Restoration Plan projects and what can be expected over the coming year.Instructors:Luna
<br /> Phillips(Moderator),COL Jason Kirk,Len Lindohl,Drew Bartlett Deb Drum,Ernie Barnett Steve
<br /> Dwinell,Eric Draper,Michelle Diffenderfer
<br /> K. NEW EPA REGULATION TO REDEFINE"WATERS OF THE US"Come get the latest information
<br /> from this panel of experts on the EPA's new regulation to redefine"waters of the US" It is now a
<br /> ` subject of court action,and this timely and important course will review what the rule could mean for 57
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