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7/6/2016 Topic Descriptions—Florida Environmental Network
<br /> i requires each state to develop a plan on how to get there.The panelists,including Florida DEP Deputy j
<br /> Secretary Paula Cobb and Mike Kennedy with Duke Energy,will discuss Florida's"target"under EPA's
<br /> Clean Power Plan,state-level planning(including potential compliance timelines and mechanisms),
<br /> and how the Supreme Court's stay could affect that planning.This panel promises interesting
<br /> discussions on how EPA's Clean Power Plan could affect Florida energy policies,grid reliability,other
<br /> i industry sectors,and the state's economy The speakers also will outline the major issues on appeal
<br /> and possible outcomes,including a probable timeline,the likelihood of the Florida Legislature
<br /> jumping in,and to what extent the Public Service Commission might be involved.You will not want to !
<br /> I miss this opportunity to hear the latest about the Clean Power Plan—it certainly could be a GAME
<br /> CHANGER here in the Sunshine State!Instructors: Angela Morrison(Moderator),Scott Osbourn,Mike
<br /> j Kennedy,Paula Cobb,Brian Potts,Michael Ballenger
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<br /> **FLORIDA'S WATER SUPPLY CHALLENGES:ISSUES AND ANSWERS**
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<br /> JJ.&KK. EMERGING WATER SUPPLY ISSUES Advanced discussion of multiple issues including
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<br /> emerging challenges in meeting future water demands;innovative water supply projects;meeting the
<br /> conceptual costs of distribution and storage of reclaimed water;legal and policy issues regarding the
<br /> control of reclaimed water for future public and private reuse;and regulatory challenges.Audience
<br /> participation is strongly encouraged!
<br /> Part I-Innovative thinking to address future water supply needs.What innovative water supply
<br /> projects are emerging around Florida?How are utilities and other significant water users being
<br /> supported now and into the future?
<br /> Part II-Implementing future water supply needs-funding and acceptance of projects.How does the
<br /> implementation of the Florida Land and Water Conservation Amendment impact future water
<br /> supply?How do we engage the public and improve awareness of future water supply needs?
<br /> Instructors: Craig Varn(moderator),Ed de la Parte,Roger Sims,Ryan Matthews,Brian Armstrong,Ann
<br /> Shortelle,Beth Lewis,Mark Thomasson
<br /> LL. NORTH FLORIDA WATER CHALLENGES Water availability in North Florida remains a
<br /> controversial topic. Rule challenges to minimum flows and levels have come and gone and come
<br /> again,the Legislature has again addressed protection of the region's springs and a major overhaul of
<br /> the groundwater model for the region will be implemented by the district. join this panel for a well-
<br /> rounded look at key north Florida water issues over the past year,including a look back at what
<br /> happened(and didn't happen)in the Legislature.Instructors: Ann Shortelle(Moderator),Rick Hutton,
<br /> Guy Gowens,Carlos Herd,Cecile Piverotto
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<br /> I MM. CENTRAL FLORIDA WATER INITIATIVE DEP s Central Florida Water Initiative(CFWI)is easily
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<br /> Florida's most important and far-reaching inter-district water management analysis and program
<br /> I ever undertaken.CFWI efforts focus on a water deficit area that includes five central Florida counties,
<br /> and involves three water management districts,the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
<br /> Services,as well as several regional public water utilities,landowners,local governments,agriculture
<br /> and various other stakeholder interests.Goals and guiding principles of CFWI include identifying
<br /> sustainable sources of traditional water supplies,developing strategies to meet water demands
<br /> exceeding available supplies,and providing for consistency among water management districts in
<br /> reaching water supply goals and objectives.This important effort has already influenced changes to
<br /> Florida water law and policy,including legislation enacted by the 2016 Florida Legislature,with many
<br /> I more expected to come.Here's your chance to listen,learn,and participate during this"must attend"
<br /> course.Instructors:Eric Olsen(Moderator),Ryan Matthews,Robert Beltran,Len Lindohl,Beth Ross
<br /> ! NN. LINKING GROWTH WITH WATER SUPPLY AVAILABILITY Discussion of integrating regional
<br /> water supply plans of local government with the plans and projects of water utilities through a
<br /> prescribed planning process requiring cooperation between water management districts and local
<br /> and regional water management districts and local and regional water utilities;regulatory incentives
<br /> ' for the development of alternative water supplies;financial assistance for utilities;linking the growth
<br /> management plans of local governments with the plans and projects of water utilities;applying the
<br /> principles of consistency with concurrency as set forth in Florida law and implementing rules.
<br /> Audience participation is encouraged.Instructors:Segundo Fernandez,Dave Depew,Mark Farrell
<br /> 00. MINIMUM FLOWS AND LEVELS: FLORIDA'S NEXT GREAT REGULATORY CHALLENGE To
<br /> prevent significant harm to the water resource,the water management districts must adopt
<br /> minimum flows and levels for waterbodies and groundwater according to an annual priority list. If 62
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