Woodville Karst Plain Project Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop April 16-17, 2003.
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Woodville Karst Plain Project Woodville Karst Plain Project Hydrogeology Consortium Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop Workshop April 16-17, 2003 April 16-17, 2003
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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
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Politics– Roles & Responsibilities– Risk Management–Minimal Impact– Responsive & Professional– Interface
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Roles & Responsibilities–WKPP - Exploration– Researchers - Research– Resource Managers - Resource
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Risk Management– Qualified– Highest Training Standards– Proven Track Record– Safety Procedures
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Minimal Impact– Organized & Focused– Efficient & Effective– Results Oriented– Safety
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Responsive & Professional– Flexible–Multi-Task– Involved• Earth Day• Working Groups• Workshops• Unit Management Planning
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Interface– Researchers–Media• Film• Print
– Public
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Public Relations– Promote the Resource– Positive Publicity– Promote Public Awareness• Print• Documentaries• Educational Media
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Funding– Cave Specific Projects– Land Acquisition– Budget Commitment
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Long-Term Commitment– Big Picture– Shared & Vested Interests– Protect the Resource
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