November 13, 2002, Press Release: University of Florida holding 3rd Annual Restoration Update Forum

November 13, 2002

Press Release:
University of Florida holding 3rd Annual Restoration Update Forum
Highlighting the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)

Contact: Stan Bronson
PBC Cooperative Extension Service
559 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, Florida 33415
Phone (561) 233-1724
Fax (561) 233-1768

On December 5th and 6th the University of Florida, South Florida Water
Management District, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Earth
Foundation will offer the public its Restoration Update Forum, one of five
modules in the Florida Earth Project Series.

Held at the newly built facilities of the Grassy Waters Preserve on North
Lake Boulevard, North Palm Beach, Thursday's sessions will bring
participants up to date on the science of restoration and the basis for the
Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

On Friday, December 6, the course will go into the details of CERP, with
sessions on what has been done in 2002 and what are the goals for 2003.
Participants will study the South Florida region's efforts in restoring a
national treasure, the Florida Everglades.

A $100 registration fee covers textbook, materials, and lunches for both
days.

Agenda and registration for the course is located on the Florida Earth
Foundation's (FEF) website, http://www.floridaearth.org/

For additional information, please contact Stan Bronson as noted above.

Related links,

Florida Earth Foundation's (FEF)
http://www.floridaearth.org/