CERF is hosting a conference of its members that includes a special poster session, entitled, “Science for Community Leaders.” The goal of the session is to bring scientist together with community leaders for discussion of relevant local issues. Elected and/or appointed officials from several government organizations have been invited to participate in the session, where a free exchange of ideas can occur and later discussed in meeting(s) of their organization. One or more Management and/or Policy Board members of Florida’s four National Estuary Programs may be in attendance.