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FLERA
2010 Annual Conference
Leveraging
the Green Revolution
July 28-30, 2010 - Hyatt
Regency Sarasota
Share your expertise and learn from your colleagues in the environmental resources community! The Florida Local Environmental Resource Agencies invites you to present at the 2010 Annual Conference on July 28-30, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota in Sarasota, Florida. Professionals in state, regional and local government, and in the environmental, academic and consulting communities are encouraged to submit presentation proposals.
Presentations for conference sessions can be on case studies, current policy questions, new practices, research projects, etc. The conference theme is Leveraging the Green Revolution focusing on how local governments can protect Florida’s environment during times of shrinking budgets.
Call for Presentation Information & Application - Deadline is February 26, 2010
FLERA
2009 Annual Conference
Sustainability & Local Government - Roles, Responsibilities
& Opportunities
July 29 - 31, 2009 - Hyatt Regency Sarasota
The 2009 Conference focused on the role of local governments in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, encouraging sustainability in government and your community, and in preparing for the impacts of climate changes in the years to come. In addition to great keynote speakers and general sessions, there were two tracks of breakout workshops covering such topics as low impact development, “green” economic stimulus funding, coping mechanisms for local governments on the impacts of sea level rise, and many other sessions. Special tours of the Mote Marine Laboratory were also available for Conference attendees.
Over 100 Professional Staff and Elected Officials from Cities, Counties and Special Districts; Engineers, Consultants, Environmental Managers and Planners in both the public and private sectors; and, Staff from Regional Planning Councils, Water Management Districts and State Agencies were in attendance.