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Our Next Technical Meeting:Riverside Hotel, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, September 24th, 2010

Come join us for a timely and diverse September meeting of Florida AWRA on trendy Las Olas Boulevard. The AWRA September meeting on the 24th will focus on the latest water resources topics facing south Florida and how these challenges are being met. We have put together an exciting and diverse technical agenda addressing numerous issues facing south Florida. In addition, our keynote speaker is Joe Negron, State Senator , who will give us insight on how the Florida Legislature is approaching water resources in the state.

Las Olas Boulevard is one of Fort Lauderdale’s most desirable locations, running from the center of the Downtown Business District to the Atlantic Ocean and Fort Lauderdale Beach. After the September meeting, which ends at 5:30, attendees can simply walk out of the hotel onto Las Olas Boulevard to enjoy an evening stroll on Las Olas past the many shops, galleries and restaurants.

The Riverside Hotel is the only hotel on Las Olas Boulevard and is offering AWRA registrants discounted rooms if you mention AWRA. The discounted rate is being offered through September 15. The Hotel features various restaurants including Indigo Restaurant , Golden Lyon Pub, and Preston’s Lobby Lounge. Check out lasolasboulevard.com for all the events, happenings and dining options on Las Olas Boulevard. Make your reservations early and plan to spend the night networking with your fellow AWRA members on Las Olas. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

David R. Watt, P.E.PresidentPalatka

Ronald M. Edenfield, P.E.Vice-President

Fort Myers

Annette CarterSecretary

West Palm Beach

Carol HintonTreasurer

Gainesville

Jay YinglingPast-President 2009

Brooksville

Cathleen C. VogelPast-President 2008

Flagler Beach

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kristin K. Bennett, Esq.Stuart

Joanne Chamberlain

St. Augustine

Michael DelCharco, P.E.Jacksonville

Mark C. DiblinGainesville

Douglas J. Durbin, Ph.D.Tampa

Timothy English IIIGainesville

John J. Fumero, Esq.West Palm Beach

Gary K. HowaltJacksonville

Donald W. McEwenHavana

Paul W. O’Neil, Jr., P.E.Tampa

Krista D. SabinPalm Beach Gardens

Garrett WallaceWest Palm Beach

Shayne WoodJacksonville

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Additional Conference Information

Date: Friday, September 24, 2010

Time: 11:30 am – 5:30 pm

Location: The Riverside Hotel, 620 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301, 954-467-0671

Meeting Chair: Luna Phillips, Gunster, 954-712-1478

Registration Fee : $50 includes Lunch and Break, AWRA Student members Free

Parking: Valet Parking at Hotel $6 per car; Adjoining Parking Garage – Self Serve - $3.00 for 1st hour, $1.50 each additional hour.

Hotel Rates : Discounted Rate for AWRA Meeting Attendees - $99 for a Tower Room (single and double occupancy) and $109 for a room with a balcony.

For Sponsorship Opportunities - please contact Meeting Chair, Luna Phillips

Save the Date!Who: Florida Section AWRA What: January 2011 Bimonthly MeetingWhere: Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (505 Guana River Road Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082)When: Friday, January 14, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM The meeting chair is Mike Cullum with the SJRWMD.

JOINING AND RENEWING MEMBERS (Please complete this entire form for our membership records and directory.) Would you like to receive our newsletter via e-mail? (Preferred) Yes No Are you an AWRA National Member? Yes No Would you like information on AWRA National? Yes No Are you interested in corporate sponsorship opportunities? Yes No Would you like to be part of a bi-monthly meeting team or committee? Yes No

Registration Deadline – OPEN • Hotel Reservation Deadline September 15th

http://www.regonline.com/register/checkin.aspx?EventId=779769 The Riverside Hotel, 620 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 – Friday, Sept 24th

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Board of Directors Meeting (Members Welcome) Dutch Florida Section Member Registration $50 Non-member Registration Apply this fee to making me a Member or to renew my membership $70

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TOTAL $ PDH Credit for Engineers AWRA is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE Provider No.EX0003897) and offers Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit to Florida Licensed Professional Engineers. You will only receive credit if you attend the entire technical session. Please check the box below and include your PE number if you would like to obtain PDH credit.

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Please mail to: Luna E. Phillips, Esq.

Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. 450 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1400

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Ph: (954) 712-1478 e-mail: lphillips@gunster.com

Sponsorship Opportunities

Don’t miss this great opportunity to highlight your organization and

network with water resource professionals and students. Get your logo on the

sponsorship boards! Contact Meeting Chair, Luna E. Phillips, Esq. at 954-712-1478.

Accommodations The Riverside Hotel

620 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Use Code “AWRA” for special rate ________________________________

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1-954-467-0671

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Technical Agenda

AWRA Florida Section Meeting, September 24, 2010The Riverside Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Friday

10:00 – 11:45 AWRA Board Meeting – Meritt Room

11:30 - 12:00 Registration - Himmarshee Ballroom

12:00 – 1:15 Lunch - Himmarshee Ballroom

12:15 Key Note Speaker – Florida Senator Joe Negron, District 28

1:15 – 2:00 Water Quality Trading: Has Its Time Come? With the advent of numerous water quality regulations, is south Florida ready for water quality trading? Church Roberts and Andy Tilton, (Johnson Engineering)

2:00 – 2:45 Climate Change and its Impact on South Florida – How is South Florida addressing the ongoing climate change issues and latest data. Dylan Larsen (Miller Legg), Erin Deady (LLW), Patrick Gleason, CDM

2:45 – 3:05 Amendment 4 – What is it and How will it affect South Florida? Toby Overdorf, (Crossroads Environmental)

3:05 – 3:20 Break

3:20 – 4:30 Seagrass Restoration and Mitigation in South Florida – What are the newest developments in seagrass restoration and how this controversial issue is being addressed by the agency. Sandy Walters (SWC), Adam Gelber (PBSJ), Ken Huntington, (RJ Environmental), and Jennifer Smith, (DEP) (invited)

4:30 – 5:30 Lessons Learned from the Gulf Oil Spill – Learn the latest efforts, impacts and ongoing issues in the Gulf Oil Spill and how is it affecting south Florida. Peter Cocotos (FPL ) moderator; Dave Appelbaum (FPL), Chuck Roberts (Chastain Skillman), Roman Gastesi (Monroe County) (invited)

5:30 Networking Reception – (Cash Bar) Location to be determined

The Latest Water Resources Topics in South Florida

A selection of the latest and most timely water resources issues being addressed in South Florida. Come listen and learn from a variety of experts and professionals on what issues South Florida is addressing right now.

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Board of Directors SummaryMeeting Sponsors as of 08/27/10

The Florida Section AWRA Board of Directors (BOD) met in beautiful Key West at the Casa Marina Hotel on July 15th at 10:30 am. The detailed agenda and minutes will be included on our website after the BOD approves them. Highlights of the meeting include:

• The dates and locations for upcoming Florida Section AWRA 2010 meetings are:

» September 24th – Ft. Lauderdale at the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas

» November 19th - Ft Myers: The 20th Annual Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference at the Royal Palm Yacht Club

» Dates and locations for the meetings in 2011 were discussed and will be finalized at the September meeting.

Be sure to add this information to your calendar and watch for additional meeting information for both Florida Section and National AWRA in each Watershed publication.

• The dates for National Meetings are: » 8/30-9/1, Puerto Rico – Tropical Hydrology

and Sustainable Water Resources in a Changing Environment

» 11/1-4, Philadelphia – National Conference

• The BOD approved the request from the Student Chapter to provide financial support to a student member presenting a paper at the September National AWRA Specialty Summer Conference in Puerto Rico.

Remember, Board meetings are open to all members of the Florida Section AWRA and their guests. Feel free to attend and participate in our lively discussions and help the organization move forward and increase its value to members.

Contact Garrett Wallace at 561-662-7208 or by gwallace@sfwmd.gov by August 30th if you would like to sponsor the 2010 Ft. Lauderdale, AWRA Florida Section Meeting. Get your logo on the sponsorship boards today!

HIGGINS ENGINEERING, INC.

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AWRA National NewsUpcoming conferences hosted by AWRA

International Specialty Conference and 8th Caribbean Islands Water Resources Congress on Tropical Hydrology and Sustainable Water Resources in a Changing Environment, August 30 – September 1, 2010, Rio Grande, PR

Final program available online now!

An AWRA Specialty Conference on tropical hydrology was last held in 1998, and it is time to focus our attention on this important issue once again. This conference will build on previous conferences to discuss the topic in light of a changing climate. We will consider issues such as water supply, sustainable water planning, water quality, alternative water supplies, and coastal ecosystems.

Rafael E. Frias, III, Conference Chairperson,friasre@bv.comWalter F. Silva, Technical Program Co-chairperson, Pedro M. Garcia, Technical Program Co-chairperson ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Annual Water Resources Conference, November 1-4, Philadelphia, PA

Preliminary program coming soon! Early registration discount ends October 11!

You can count on a great conference full of information on the latest water resources topics, along with four days of productive community building, conversation, and connections while having lots of fun in the City of Brotherly Love.

Cathy Hale, Conference Co-chairperson, khale@raritanbasin.orgMartha Corrozi Narvaez, Conference Co-chairperson,mcorrozi@udel.eduJim Eisenhardt, Technical Program Chairperson, jeisenhardt@duffnet.com

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Remember to check the AWRA website for all things water resources, including blogs, job postings, non-AWRA conferences and a virtual exhibit hall.

For more information, to renew your membership, or become a member of the National AWRA, go to www.awra.org, or contact David Watt at 386-329-4355 or dwatt@sjrwmd.com.

In The News

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Technical Program Summary – July 2010Key West Annual Meetingby Valerie Burkett and Doug Durbin

Thursday Technical Session

National Water Issues Panel Discussion - Moderated by Garrett Wallace

Ken Reid, Executive Vice President of AWRA National, summarized the results of several water policy dialogues put on by AWRA in an effort to determine how best to address the aging water infrastructure, changing population dynamics, climate change, and environmental sustainability. The results were submitted to federal officials and recommended the use of sound science in developing a national water policy. Next Dr. Chip Laymon of NASA described that agency’s use of satellites and space-age technology to measure surface soil moisture, changes in groundwater storage, surface water storage, and precipitation. Rob Renken from the US Geological Survey discussed lessons learned from the Exxon Valdez oil spill which may be applicable to the BP oil spill, including the value of long-term planning, focusing on the entire food chain, and the use of pre-spill data. David Hobbie with the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers spoke of how beach restoration can be complicated by crude oil contamination of sand borrow areas. Steve Kopecky of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, described lessons learned from hurricane Katrina and the future of navigation in light of dredging needs associated with Panamax super tankers becoming more abundant in world commerce.

Wise Sages Thoughts on Florida Water Management - Moderated by David Watt

After providing thorough - and thoroughly amusing - introductions of one another, Henry Dean, Bill McCartney, John Shearer, Sonny Vergara and Woody Wodraska, provided sage advice and counsel from their professional and personal experiences working as leaders of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and its predecessors and various Water Management Districts in Florida. They described the challenges faced and lessons learned in the formative years of water management and regulation in the state. Their recommendations included better planning for the future, being creative, pushing government agencies toward better communication and cooperation, with less litigation, and striving to “do the right thing.”

Friday Technical Session

Numeric Nutrient Criteria Panel Discussion - Moderated by Sandy Walters

Roman Gastezi, County Administrator of Monroe County, Florida, enumerated some of the difficulties the Keys are facing in meeting the expected EPA standards for nutrient reduction. Jim Reynolds of the Florida Keys Aquaduct Authority spoke of the advanced waste water treatment systems being constructed in the Keys that, in spite of high costs and formerly positive expectations, will not meet the anticipated EPA numeric nutrient criteria. Alice Rankeilor of Gainesville Regional Utilities described restoration efforts involved with 1,300 acres of the Payne’s Prairie Preserve in Alachua County. Charles Shinn of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation summarized the success of best management practices concerning nutrient pollution in the agricultural industry and the negative economic impact that numeric nutrient criteria are expected to have on Florida’s agricultural community.

Comparison of States’ Responses to the TMDL Planning Process with the Advent of Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Ann Shortelle, MACTEC Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

EPA has mandated that states adopt numeric criteria for nutrients to replace the narrative standards used by most states, and Florida has been singled out to have its criteria promulgated first. Many

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water bodies across the nation that have been identified as “impaired” for various parameters. Florida does not appear to have a greater number of impaired waters than other states in EPA Region IV. Most impairments in the US are from fecal coliforms or related microbes. Mercury and other metals are responsible for impairment in thousands of impaired water bodies. Nutrients are also responsible for thousands of impaired waters across the nation. EPA Region IV has approved Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for many hundreds of parameter/water body combinations, but the numbers of TMDLs vary widely among the states. As with the impairments, there are more TMDLs for coliforms than any other parameter, with turbidity/sediment, dissolved oxygen and nutrients comprising most of the other TMDLs. Data from Florida indicate that nutrients are the predominant cause of impairment in the state, but this is not reflected in the figures from other states; this is likely the result of differences in monitoring programs and procedures from state to state. States other than Florida in EPA Region IV are in the process of developing numeric nutrient criteria, but none have completed the process, and most are far behind where Florida was in the process when EPA stepped in to set criteria for Florida. Overall, it is puzzling that Florida was singled out by EPA to have nutrient criteria essentially given to it by the federal agency. Florida has more water quality data than any other state, which may be a factor for EPA’s push to adopt criteria for Florida first.

The State of Water in Florida, The Secretary’s and Executive Directors’ Perspectives - Moderated by David Watt

Mimi Drew, Deputy Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, reported on Florida’s response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Governor Crist assigned Secretary Mike Sole of FDEP the responsibility for coordinating the State’s response. FDEP staff have spent many thousands of hours responding to the spill on a wide variety of efforts in Florida’s coastal waters. More than 600 state employees have worked on the spill in some capacity, including extensive water and sediment quality sampling to establish ambient conditions before oil or tar arrives in Florida waters, relocation of turtle eggs and hatchlings from Panhandle beaches to Atlantic beaches, and management of oil booms and other exclusion devices in sensitive coastal areas. The State has opened five temporary branch offices in the Panhandle to deal with spill issues and may open others if necessary.

Carol Wehle, Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management District, reported on the District’s changes in organizational structure and the implementation of an updated Water Supply Action Plan. Components include enhanced stakeholder involvement, inclusion of more incentives for water conservation, and greater communication with the agricultural community. The District is increasing its scrutiny of potential wetland harm resulting from water withdrawals. In addition to its high-profile activities associated with Everglades restoration and management, the District is refocusing on managing water consumption to ensure a sustainable water supply for the southern portion of the State.

Ms. Lou Kavouras, Deputy Executive Director of the Southwest Florida Water Management District, summarized current priorities within that District. The District currently has depressed aquifer levels, lake levels and stream flows as a result of human influences and lower than normal rainfall, but conditions are improving. The District recently relaxed its restriction on lawn watering from one day to two days per week. She discussed an anomalous water management situation that occurred earlier this year. An unusually long cold spell in January of this year resulted in very high groundwater withdrawals in eastern Hillsborough County for freeze protection of strawberries and other crops. As a result, some 750 private wells went dry, causing damage to hundreds of pumps. Under their District permits, farmers who pumped the freeze protection water are responsible for repairing or replacing those wells, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars of liability to the farmers. In response to this challenge, a new planning, prevention and contingency process was put into place to prevent a similar situation in the future.

David Still, Executive Director of the Suwannee River Water Management District, acknowledged the contributions of Governing Board members of all districts and the importance of AWRA’s emphasis on education and student support. He also provided an overview of issues facing the SRWMD. Just a few years ago, the District thought it had ample water for its environmental resources and human uses. But after establishing some Minimum Flows in 2007, it suddenly realized there are stresses on

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District water resources that it were not previously apparent. In light of this realization, the SRWMD Governing Board just voted to increase its ad valorem tax rate, and is earmarking all of the increase for establishing additional Minimum Flows and Levels. Numeric nutrient criteria proposed by EPA pose a particular challenge for the District because many of its springs cannot meet the nitrate criterion currently being proposed. The District continues to see great value in acquiring environmental lands as a tool for water resource protection.

Doug Barr, Executive Director of the Northwest Florida Water Management District, reported on progress with the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Rivers (ACF) conflict between Florida, Alabama and Georgia. Recent court decisions effectively ended the “Phase 1” litigation, and the parties are now dealing with “Phase 2” litigation that addresses US Army Corps of Engineers operating procedures associated with reservoirs in the watershed. Florida is pleased with the current status of the ACF issues. A new wellfield was opened in the Panhandle, which allowed the retirement of other wells that were causing impacts in coastal areas.

David Fisk, Deputy Executive Director of the St. Johns River Water Management District, pointed to serious budget concerns for the SJRWMD arising from the expectation of very little financial contribution to the District from the state. This change in state funding is expected to cause a decline of some 20 percent in overall district funding in 2011, relative to 2010. The same pattern is likely to be seen in other water management districts. Such reductions hamper a water management districts’ ability to react to emerging issues, challenges and emergencies.

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AWRA Florida Section 2010 Vision:

“In spite of the recession and competition for personal time, AWRA Florida Section flourishes as the best accessible, cost effective and relevant association for water resources professionals.”

For well over 25 years, AWRA has convened its annual meeting in Key West. Once again we were treated to excellent island hospitality, good weather (including a little liquid sunshine!), great people and interesting topics. I especially appreciated the history lessons provided by the “wise sages” and the addresses from the executive managers of DEP and all five WMDs. Thanks to all who presented, sponsored and the more than 100 registrants and guests who attended this event. Thanks to those who contributed to our education fund by attending the wine tasting or bidding in the silent auction. In spite of tough economic times, we still raised a couple thousand bucks thanks to you! Congratulations to those who received president’s awards for their participation in AWRA last year: CDM, BCI and SJRWMD!

Our next meeting is in Ft. Lauderdale at the historic Riverside Hotel. I want to thank Luna Phillips and her team from the Gunster Law Firm for chairing what promises to be an excellent event. Luna has assembled a great lineup of presentations covering topics such as water quality trading, climate change and an update on the Gulf oil spill. Registration fees are very affordable at $50 and free for student members, so I encourage you to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. Many thanks to our sponsors. Please see the list of them elsewhere in this newsletter, and let them know you appreciate their support of AWRA.

Finally, I want to encourage each of you to participate in our member survey and board of directors election. We need to hear from our members to continue to provide the services that are most important to you.

Thanks for your time and participation. See you soon in Ft. Lauderdale!

Sincerely,

David Watt

President’s Message

Each year, the previous year’s section president has the distinct honor of recognizing an individual member, a corporate entity and a public entity that made significant contributions to the State Section over the term of their presidency. I took this opportunity seriously, especially in light of economic conditions. The individual member award was given to Gerry Ward. Gerry’s the kind of member that helps keep an organization like ours running and interesting. Gerry attended nearly every meeting during the year (as usual), helped plan a meeting, annually helps develop the technical meeting calendar, generously supports our education programs and asks more questions of technical session presenters than anyone I know but me. I admire that.

This year I thought that it would be appropriate to award two corporate participation awards – one for a large corporate entity and one for a small corpo-rate entity - because it’s probably a little harder for a small company to maintain its level of participation in a poor economy. The large corporate participa-tion award was presented to CDM for their sponsor-ship of every meeting, the membership directory and sponsorship of student events. The small corporate participation award was presented to BCI for their ongoing high level sponsorship of meetings and the membership directory. The public entity participation award was presented to the SJRWMD for their high level of support of employee participation in section meetings and membership. Congratulations to all the recipients and all the other individuals, compa-nies and agen-cies that helped the Florida Sec-tion accomplish its mission of furthering water resources educa-tion in 2009.

Annual Conference Past President’s Awards

Gerry Ward and Past President Jay Yingling

by: Jay W. Yingling

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Rosanne Clementi Education Program

Education Committee: Rosanne Clementi, Clementi Environmental Consulting; Kristin Bennett, Tetra Tech EC, Inc.; Mike Copeland, WRS Compass; Mark Diblin, MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.; Doug Durbin, ENTRIX; Tim English, University of Florida; Bob Higgins, Higgins Engineering.

The Florida Section of AWRA has a mission to support education through the Rosanne Clementi Education Program funded through the generosity of our valuable and supportive members. We offer a heartfelt thank you to all those who donated baskets and items to the silent auction and to those who bid on those items. We raised over $2,600 to benefit our teachers and students. Special recognition goes to Rick Powers, BCI Engineers and Scientists, Inc. Mr. Powers placed the winning bid for the AWRA National Meeting student registrations. This will allow six of our student members to attend the AWRA National Conference, November 1-4, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a student orientation, a student presenter competition and a student career night as well as making valuable professional connections that will assist them as they begin their careers.

Special Recognition goes also to Mr. Ed Finch, Diversified Drilling. Mr. Finch again kindly donated several wines to the Friday afternoon Wine Tasting and served as the sommelier. As in previous years, this was a well attended, informative and fun event. Proceeds from the Wine Tasting support the Sanford N. Young Scholarship Endowment Fund.

You can make a donation to the Education Program when you register for meetings, by purchasing items at the silent auction or by sending a check any time to Rosanne Clementi (Clementienviroconsulting@gmail.com). Your continued support helps us continue the mission of the AWRA Florida Section: to promote understanding of water resources and related issues by providing a multidisciplinary forum for information exchange, professional development and education.

Congratulations to Mr. Miguel Morales, the 2010 Sanford N. Young Scholarship recipient.

At the Awards Ceremony held in conjunction with the 2010 meeting in Key West, Ms. Kay Young and Dr. Doug Durbin presented Miguel Morales from the University of Florida with the Sanford N. Young Scholarship. Mr. Morales, a student from the University of Florida, will begin his PhD studies at UF in August 2010. Mr. Morales’ work deals primarily with evaluating water use in the commercial, institutional and industrial sectors and developing methods to analyze their historical water use patterns and water conservation potential.

A Message from the Education Committee

AWRA Florida Section, 2011 Board of Directors ElectionEach year the voting membership, active members, of the Florida Section, American Water Resources Association elects directors to its board. The nineteen (19) member board is composed of seventeen (17) elected directors and the past presidents for the previous two (2) years. Board members determine the policy and lead the activities of the Section in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Directors are expected to actively participate in association activities and to attend regularly scheduled board meetings.

You are voting for all seventeen (17) candidates on the ballot for this election. To cast your ballot please click on the link below. Please submit your vote by September 1, 2010 to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/flawra2010. Only votes by active members will be counted. Election results will be tabulated and announced at the Fort Lauderdale meeting in September. Results will also be published in the Section newsletter “The Watershed”. Newly elected board members will be installed at the January 2011 board meeting.

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Membership

Since the month of June, 3 new members have joined our organization! We now have a total of 504 active members, with 84 of these being student members. I would like to thank all of our members for their support to AWRA! Please take a few minutes to introduce yourself to our new AWRA members at our next meeting.

Welcome New Members!

Bethzaida Colon GainesvilleLisa Seales University of Florida student GainesvilleScott H. Simpson University of Florida student SanfordDaniel Morris University of South Florida student Tampa

The AWRA Florida Section is committed to providing the networking and technical value we are known for and look forward to exceeding our members’ expectations. Dues for both Regular and Student memberships remain at $20.00 and $4.00, respectively. Membership application forms are available in this newsletter, at the back of your Directory or on our web page at www.awraflorida.org.

Please feel free to contact me for membership questions or comments. Thank you and hope to see you all in Ft. Lauderdale.

Sincerely,

Joanne ChamberlainMembership Services Coordinatorjchamberlain@brwncald.com904-733-2527

There are several members of the Florida Section American Water Resources Association who seem to be the personification of AWRA. One of them is Robert W. Higgins, whom we are pleased to report was inducted as an AWRA Florida Section Fellow Member at the annual meeting in Key West. While no one seems to remember how long Bob has been a member of the Florida Section, if he were not involved since its inception, he certainly has three decades or more of commitment serving as a member, board member and past President. Bob became president in 2006, a year when the tradi-tional succession of the Section’s officers was interrupted. Bob stepped into the void and brought his expertise, experience, time and effort to furthering the goals and success of the Section. He initiated the annual Strategic Plan, worked to ensure that the Section’s financial surpluses were prudently in-vested and made sure that the Sanford N. Young Scholarship fund was separately accounted for. In addition to his commitment to the Florida Section, Bob has been active with National AWRA over the years and has always been a strong supporter of its annual conference. An accomplished water resources engineer with his own very successful firm in West Palm Beach, Bob is also active in the Florida Engineering Society. Given his professional acumen and his personal commitment to the Section and its members, we are proud to name Robert W. Higgins as a Fellow Member of the Florida Section.

Membership

Fellow Member of the Florida Section by: Cathleen C. Vogel

MEMBERSHIP DUES New $20 Regular Renewal $4 Student

DIRECTORY INFORMATION Please give us the information requested below, as you would like it to appear in the membership directory

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ First Middle Initial Last Suffix (Ph.D., PE, PG, etc)

Company/Affiliation: _________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:

____________________________________________________________________________________ Box, Street or Route Suite or Apartment

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MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS Would you like to receive our newsletter via e-mail? Yes No Are you an AWRA National Member? Yes No If not, would you like information? Yes No Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities? Yes No Would you like to be part of a bi-monthly meeting team? Yes No

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

$_________ Annual dues (please indicate if you are paying for additional years) $_________ Florida Section Water Resources Education Fund (tax deductible contribution) $ Sandy Young Scholarship Fund (tax deductible contribution) $_________ TOTAL (Please make checks payable to AWRA Florida Section, THANK YOU!)

Return this application Joanne Chamberlain, Member Services Coordinator and your check to: Brown and Caldwell

8647 Baypine Road, Ste. 203 Jacksonville, FL 32256

Florida Section membership dues are due January 1 and are good through December 31. Contributions or gifts to the Florida Section are deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Dues payments

may be deductible by members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. For membership information, please contact Joanne Chamberlain at 904-733-2527 or jchamberlain@brwncald.com Section Use Only:

Date Received: _______________ Check #: _______________ Amount: _______________

2010 Membership Application

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the Watershed Editor:Doug Durbin, Ph.D., Technical Director/V.P.ENTRIX, Inc.3905 Crescent Park Dr. • Riverview, FL 33578Phone (813) 664-4500 • Fax (813) 664-0440ddurbin@entrix.com

Ft. LauderdaleSeptember 24, 2010Luna Phillips954-712-1478

Ft. MyersNovember 19, 2010Dr. Donald Duke, PhD239-590-7542

Vedra BeachJanuary 14, 2011Mike Cullum386-312-2351

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