The FDEP Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding its biannual, two-day meeting of its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC will be advising the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) on its mission to develop and support the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Office announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Thursday, April 28, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: 3nd Floor Auditorium, Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystem Research, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center, 8000 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The FDEP Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding its biannual, two-day meeting of its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC will be advising the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) on its mission to develop and support the implementation of an effective strategy to preserve and protect southeast Florida’s coral reefs and associated reef resources, emphasizing balance between resource use and protection, in cooperation with all interested parties.

Specifically, the TAC will be reviewing current status and trends on water quality issues, water quality monitoring, and a recent coral disease outbreak in southeast Florida to help advise the SEFCRI body.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: David Cox by e-mail: [e-mail] or by phone: [phone].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: David Cox at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).