Event: The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program presents The Future of Florida Springs: A Discussion on Springs Health.

Event date: April 1, 2023 11:00 am – 2 pm EST

Event Location: Pugh Hall at the University of Florida (296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, FL)

For in-person register below: https://bit.ly/3ZErcHe

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3HDa6TM

A panel of four distinguished spring activists and scientist will present their perspectives on how to evaluate the health of Florida Springs. Topics that will be discussed include increasing nitrogen levels, the role of dissolved oxygen, and the change in flow rates in the springs. Audience members will be able to submit questions to presenters during the Q&A. Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to participate in one of three workshops: Science communication, wildlife photography, and communicating with different stakeholders.

The Keynote Address will be provided by: Dr. Steve Noll – UF Department of History

The panel will consist of the following 

• Dr. Robert Knight – Director of the Florida Springs Institute
• Merrilee Jipson – Founder of Our Santa Fe River
• Greg Owen – Alachua County Environmental Protection Department
• Dr. Matt Cohen – Assistant Professor at the UF School of Forest Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences

                                      Workshops will be conducted by

• Linda Wilinski- A Conservation Photographer with focus on Florida’s freshwater springs and its wildlife
• Sandra Poucher- Author and Illustrator of Wildlife of Florida’s Springs
• Dr. Sadie Hundemer – Assistant professor at the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) at the University of Florida

Light Refreshments will be provided!

Supporters: Samuel Proctor Oral History Program, UF Sustainability Department, Thompson Earth Systems Institute, UF Geology Department, UF Water Institute

Posted: March 21, 2023
Category: Student News