SFAEP 2026 - Annual Seagrass ID & In-Water Survey Workshop
About this Event
INSTRUCTORS:
Jen Savaro, WEDG Senior Scientist - Cummins | Cederberg
Gina Chiello, Senior Director - Cummins | Cederberg
Matt White, Environmental Scientist - BioTech
ADDITIONAL IN-WATER INSTRUCTORS:
Matt Dancho - MS, CA - Miller-Legg
Berfin Sagir, Environmental Scientist I - Davis Environmental Solutions
Amanda Montgomery, WEDG Environmental Scientist III - WGI
DETAILS:
Back by popular demand! This informative workshop will provide participants with hands-on training to identify local species of seagrass and macroalgae and to familiarize them with seagrass survey methodologies. The workshop will include an informal presentation and in-water mock field survey training exercise (i.e., line intercept, quadrat) utilizing shallow water areas of the park (3-to-8 foot water depths). This event restricted to members and adults only (18+).
SFAEP and the instructor panel will review seagrass (and macroalgae) identification and survey protocols and agency recommendations, including the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources Division of Environmental Resource Management (RER DERM).
COST:
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT. To become a member, visit https://www.faep-fl.org and sign up for the South Florida Associated of Environmental (dual state and local chapter membership only $75 annually - student and group membership rates available). By becoming a member of the SFAEP you will gain direct access to members only and monthly social networking and training / professional growth & development opportunities via our email marketing blasts. Parking - $10 (Weekend Park Entry Fee Rate, Cash & Card Options)
AGENDA - 2026 Summer Event - SFAEP Seagrass ID & In-Water Workshop:
8:30 - 9:00 am - Check-In & Welcome
9:00 - 9:30 am - Introductions & What to Expect
9:30 - 10:00 am - Seagrass and Common Algae Presentation
10:00 - 10:45 am - Seagrass Survey Methods Presentation
10:45 - 11:00 am - Break
11:00 - 12:30 pm - In-water Mock Seagrass Survey (Low Tide @ 2 PM)
12:30 - 1:00 - B.Y.O. Brown Bag Lunch | Q&A and Open Discussion Session & Event Sponsor Presentation (Port Everglades West Lake Seagrass Restoration Project) |SFAEP Future Event Announcements
This is an outdoor event - please bring sun protection, water, a brown bag lunch, and snorkel gear (gloves, mask, snorkel, fins, booties, rash guard) and be prepared to enter the shallow water marine environment. Invite a friend to attend! There are restroom facilities conveniently located nearby. Please bring cash for the $10 park entry fee and meet at the Green Pavillion for check-in and welcome no later than 9:00am. Please bring a plastic clipboard if you have one available for this practice.
Hydration station, training materials, surveying equipment, and snacks to be provided by SFAEP and volunteers. A spcial thank you to our event sponsor, Miller Legg - and to our volunteer presenters and instructors that make these events possible!
RSVP:
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* Participants may be required to sign a liability waiver at check-in. Event date subject to change based on weather conditions. By registering, attendees acknowledge and agree that photographs and videos may be collected the day of the event and used for online and marketing materials. Proof of membership may be required at check-in.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Check-In & Welcome
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Introductions & What to Expect
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Seagrass & Common Algae Presentation
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Seagrass Survey Methods Presentation
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
In-Water Mock Seagrass Survey
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Brown Bag Lunch - Q&A & Open Discussion | Event Sponsor Presentation
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