August 25-28, 2020

Program Theme: Lake Management:

Complex Problems ~ Scientific Solutions

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

Bonita Springs, Florida

31st Annual Florida Lake Management Society

Technical Symposium

Mission Statement The mission of the Florida Lake Management Society is to promote the protec-tion, enhancement, conservation, restoration and management of Florida’s aquatic resources; provide a forum for education and information exchange; and advocate environmentally sound and economically feasible lake and aquatic resources management for the citizens of Florida.

FLMS at a Glance

Shoreline Enhancement Award

Program

FLMS sponsors an annual Shoreline Enhancement

Award, open to all lakefront residents in Florida.

Awards in the amount of $200 are given to projects

that combine a beneficial native, aquatic plant habi-

tat with simple stormwater treatment techniques.

Love Your Lake Grants

FLMS has developed a cost-share program to help fund lake,

pond and shoreline projects that fulfill the Society’s mission

statement. Each year, several awards are given based on

demonstration of project merit. Funds come from proceeds

from the annual conferences and are just one of the ways

FLMS helps promote the health of Florida’s aquatic resources.

Student Sponsorship

A core part of the long term sustainable management of

Florida’s aquatic resources is the education and support

of tomorrow’s professionals. Each year, FLMS provides

financial support to students wishing to attend the sym-

posium by covering registration and travel expenses. A

student social is also held at the beginning of each sym-

posium to provide students with an opportunity to inter-

act with other Florida water resource professionals.

31st Annual Technical Symposium Lake Management: Complex Problems ~ Scientific Solutions

2019 Symposium Last year’s symposium was held at Hawks Cay in the Flor-ida Keys, Florida with the theme “Toxic Waters & Envi-ronmental Stewardship”. In addition to science, technol-ogy and management papers for the technical sessions, Tuesday features full and half day workshops. These workshops provide in-depth hands-on training on a vari-ety of topics including data analysis, fish habitats, drone use, algal ID, Stormwater BMPs and aquatic vegetation.

Florida Springs & Karst Geology

Indian River Lagoon

Lake & Urban Pond Restoration

Science & Management

Nutrient Reduction and TMDL

Studies

Special Sessions focusing on

the Keys South Florida, Okee-

chobee and the Everglades

Lake Fish Habitat and Popula-

tion Management

Importance of Hydrology on

Lakes

Urban Lake/watershed Issues

Alum Usage in Surface Waters &

Lessons Learned at Alum

Treatment Plants

Water Resources Education, Vol-

unteers & Conservation

Harmful Algal Blooms

Coastal & Estuary Science

Florida Watershed, Land Use

and Water Resources Man-

agement

Stream and River Science

Innovative Approaches to BMPs

GIS/Modeling

Exotic species management

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Important Information and Dates

Registration Information Individual full 3 day registration: $260

Single day registration:

Tuesday Workshops $50/half day,

$100 full day (includes lunch)

Wednesday or Thursday single days $125

Friday single day $85

Spouse registration $175

Community Association Manager Tuesday CEU

Classes $25

Exhibitor Registration: $750 ($50 discount for FLMS Corporate Members), includes two registra-tions to the conference and meals, see link below for additional information and registration form or

contact Monty Montgomery

Link to Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration Form

Activities and General Schedule

Tuesday, August 25th: Pre-Symposium Technical Workshops

Tuesday, August 25th, 2pm - 6pm: Exhibitor Setup

Wednesday - Friday, August 26th - 28th: Technical Symposium

Wednesday, August 26th, 12 pm: FLMS Annual Business Banquet

Wednesday, August 26th, 6 pm - 8 pm: Exhibitors Social

Thursday, August 27th, 12 pm: Annual FLMS Awards Banquet

Friday, August 28th, 11 am: Exhibit Dismantling

Hotel Information The Symposium is offering hotel reservations at ex-

ceptional prices before, during, and after the Sym-

posium at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort

and Spa. The guestroom rate is $159 plus any appli-

cable state and local taxes. NO RESORT OR SELF-

PARKING FEE!!! These rates are available from Au-

gust 24 to August 28, 2020 and may be extended

three days prior to and/or post Symposium depend-

ing on availability. Reservations must be made no

later than August 4, 2020 to get these favorable

rates.

Our room block normally sells out early so it is ad-

visable to make reservations as soon as you are

able. A special website link for hotel reservations

will be available shortly. Hotel website: Hyatt Re-

gency Coconut Point. To make reservations, call the

Hotel at 888-421-1442 and identify yourself as a

part of the FLMS Symposium. Please ensure your

room selection and rate are correct.

Sponsorship Information Your support will help make this symposium a successful educational opportunity for our state’s water resource managers. In addition to supporting FLMS as an exhibitor, the follow-ing sponsorship opportunities are available. FLMS has tried to create options for every level of support, from door prizes at the exhibitor social to platinum sponsorship of the Society. Below is a table of sponsorship opportunities. For full details on sponsorship information, contact Monty Montgomery and click here for the SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM

As always, all the latest information and FLMS happenings can be

found at our website, www.FLMS.net, see you in Bonita Springs!!

# Available

Level Amount

Door Prize $25-$75

Raffle Prize $75 - $200

6 Tuesday Workshop $200

10 Technical Session $250

5 Break $500

3 T-Shirt $600

2 Promotional Item (to be selected) $1,000

2 Banquet $1,000

3 Silver $1,500

2 Gold $2,500

1 Platinum $5,000