This facilitated retreat will build upon the success of last year's conference held in Cocoa Beach on July 15-16, 2004 and focus on creating a structure and purpose for a Florida Water Resources Monitoring Council. Presentations will be given on water monitoring communications, inventory methods, and structures of other national, state and regional councils. Facilitated working sessions will guide group discussion toward the formation and function of the Florida Water Resources Monitoring Council.

Who should attend?
Federal, state, local, government and non-government employees, consultants and industry representatives, citizens and volunteers involved in water resources monitoring.

Hotel Reservations
Belleview Biltmore Resort, Golf Club, and Spa
25 Belleview Blvd.
Clearwater, Florida 33756
727-373-3000
Fax: 727-461-4427
*Please contact the Belleview by October 18th to receive the block room rate of $99.00/night. The rate of $99.00 will be honored for three days prior and after the event.

Participant Registration (Register)
$125.00 participant
Registration fee reimbursement ($125.00) is available for those who need it. You MUST CONTACT Kate Muldoon at 850-245-8579 or email her at kathryn.muldoon@dep.state.fl.us PRIOR TO REGISTERING ON-LINE. Please do not complete the on-line registration form if you will be requesting reimbursement from FDEP..

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration (Register)
$300.00 Exhibitor (Exhibitor Information and Contract)
Sponsorship opportunities

Consider supporting the 2nd Florida Water Resources Monitoring Council Retreat as an exhibitor and/or sponsor and be the first vendors to support the creation of the Florida Water Quality Monitoring Council. If your organization supports water quality monitoring with expertise, equipment, or analysis, please consider this unique opportunity to contribute to the event. Exhibitors and sponsors will be given optimal visibility and networking while engaged in conversation with leading water-monitoring interests. Exhibitor and sponsorship includes meals and registration to attend the event. Gold and silver sponsors will be recognized on the opening placard and all exhibitors and sponsors will be recognized in the agenda materials. For more information on sponsorship click here.

Poster Session
Share your program outcomes and success stories with your peers! Stimulate discussion by presenting a poster at the Florida Water Resources Monitoring Council Retreat. Create a 36" x 56" or smaller poster that outlines your monitoring objectives, methods, strategies, and evaluation measures. To register a poster, please email Leesa Souto.