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7/6/2016
<br />Topic Descriptions —Florida Environmental Network
<br />requires each state to develop a plan on how to get there. The panelists, including Florida DEP Deputy
<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 />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 />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 />Kennedy, Paula Cobb, Brian Potts, Michael Ballenger
<br />** FLORIDA'S WATER SUPPLY CHALLENGES: ISSUES AND ANSWERS **
<br />JJ. & KK. EMERGING WATER SUPPLY ISSUES Advanced discussion of multiple issues including
<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 Piveratto
<br />MM. CENTRAL FLORIDA WATER INITIATIVE DEP's Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) is easily
<br />Florida's most important and far-reaching inter -district water management analysis and program
<br />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 />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 Lindahl, 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.
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