DEP’s Coral Reef Conservation Program is supporting a Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) stakeholder engagement project conducted by the University of Florida. Selected participants, or committee members, will represent various ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection in partnership with the University of Florida announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 4, 2020, 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uf-and-dep-coral-reef-program-stakeholder-engagement-project-public-meeting-tickets-105414778440

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: DEP’s Coral Reef Conservation Program is supporting a Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) stakeholder engagement project conducted by the University of Florida. Selected participants, or committee members, will represent various fisheries-related stakeholder groups to harness the capacity of the fishing community (fishing stakeholders and industry) to advance conservation of the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Area (ECA). This capacity includes knowledge/experience, outreach/advocacy, and standing and commitment to achieving conservation outcomes for resources and the coral reef ecosystem. During this first of seven committee meetings, facilitators will lead discussions with committee members regarding the following:

- Committee member introductions

- Purpose of committee formation

- Review of committee membership

- Initial discussion on committee mode of operation

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Alycia Shatters by email: [e-mail] or [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: Alycia Shatters at [e-mail]. 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).