Woodville Karst Plain Project Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop April 16-17, 2003.

Woodville Karst Plain ProjectWoodville Karst Plain Project

Hydrogeology Consortium WorkshopHydrogeology Consortium Workshop April 16-17, 2003April 16-17, 2003

Woodville Karst Plain Project - WKPPWoodville Karst Plain Project - WKPP

• Founded 1991Founded 1991

• 100+ members100+ members

• Goal - connect the cave systems Goal - connect the cave systems of the Woodville Karst Plainof the Woodville Karst Plain

• Facilitate ResearchFacilitate Research

• Protect & Preserve the ResourceProtect & Preserve the Resource

Partners– State of Florida– Department of Interior– Department of Agriculture (USFS)– YMCA– St. Joe Paper– Private Landowners

Hydrogeology Consortium WorkshopHydrogeology Consortium Workshop

Politics– Roles & Responsibilities– Risk Management–Minimal Impact– Responsive & Professional– Interface

Roles & Responsibilities–WKPP - Exploration– Researchers - Research– Resource Managers - Resource

Risk Management– Qualified– Highest Training Standards– Proven Track Record– Safety Procedures

Minimal Impact– Organized & Focused– Efficient & Effective– Results Oriented– Safety

Responsive & Professional– Flexible–Multi-Task– Involved• Earth Day• Working Groups• Workshops• Unit Management Planning

Interface– Researchers–Media• Film• Print

– Public

Public Relations– Promote the Resource– Positive Publicity– Promote Public Awareness• Print• Documentaries• Educational Media

Funding– Cave Specific Projects– Land Acquisition– Budget Commitment

Long-Term Commitment– Big Picture– Shared & Vested Interests– Protect the Resource

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