Florida Waters Stewardship Program 2024

Working With Water; Working With People

To make a difference for water in our community, we must understand the various ways in which we interact with water. As Floridians, we are connected to our streams and bays by our faucets and laundries, to our neighborhood ponds and lakes by our yards and streets, and to our regional and statewide neighbors by our surface and groundwater supplies. This program will use expert presentations, experiential learning, field experience in watershed science, and communication skills training to foster a greater understanding of these interactions and provide the tools necessary to become stewards of our water resources.

During this six-session course, stewards will travel to locations across Sarasota and Manatee Counties to learn about emerging water issues, hear from subject matter experts, and explore local areas with "an eye on water".

Coffee and light refreshments will be served at each session.

Sept 18 : Welcome and Watershed Basics

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241

Sept 25: Past, Present, and Future of Water Quality

Manatee County Water Treatment Plant

17915 Water Line Srv Rd, Bradenton, FL 34212

Oct 02: Past, Present, and Future of Water Supply

Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility

5550 Lorraine Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241

Oct 09: Past, Present, and Future Water in Agriculture and Habitat Restoration

The Celery Fields

6799 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Oct 16: Past, Present and Future of Water and Development

Tour: Border of Cattle Farms and Lakewood Ranch Development

Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211

Oct 23: Speaking of Water, Stewardship, Graduation, and Attendee Potluck

UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County

1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221

This course has limited seating/availability. Register early to reserve your spot. For more information about this course, please contact Water Resources Agent, Michael D'Imperio, at [email protected] or 941-861-9818.

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Type: Take a Class

Topic: Water

Organizer name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County