Optional Airboat Tour From Everglades Holiday Park

Climb aboard one of the state-of-the-art vessels and venture into the heart of the River of Grass for an unforgettable Everglades airboat ride, where our expert captains will take you on a narrated tour of the Everglades and show you some of Florida’s most exotic wildlife.

With miles of wetlands before you, you'll journey deep into the Everglades, zipping across the "River of Grass" at top speeds, with an expert tour guide leading the way. Our fleet of airboats are spacious, safe, and offer comfort and covered protection from all weather conditions.

Our Everglades airboat tours are 60-minutes long, offering plenty of time to meet some of the area's most exotic and unforgettable wildlife in their natural habitat.

h�ps://www.evergladesholidaypark.com/Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi

is one of the oldest and most respected brands for water transportation in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale is the “Venice of America,” there is no better way to enjoy Venice than by your water borne trolley.

With a convenient pickup/dropoff spot near the Phone954-467-6677Websitehttp://watertaxi.com

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WINTERCONFERENCE

Ask for theGMDA blockwhen makingreservations at954-476-0671or

Fort Lauderdale, FLJanuary 12-15, 2020

www.riversidehotel.com

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The famous Riverside Hotel is located in the heart of DowntownFort Lauderdale, the only hotel on the city’s prestigious Las Olas Boulevard. Opened in 1936 by the Wells family, who also developed the Boulevard, the Riverside Hotel is both luxurious and laidback, mixing Caribbean style with old Florida charm. The 12-story property features 231 guest rooms accentuated by Old Florida feel design elements, vintage , décorand sweeping views overlooking the city skyline as well as the New River. Amenities include 3 restaurants, 4 bars, a heated outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, complimentary wireless internet, water taxi access and a marina with boat dockage space.

2020 GMDA SUMMER CONFERENCE

DRAFT AGENDA

Sunday. January 12th5:00p.m.

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7 :00p.m.

Registration/Welcome

Reception

Monday. January 13th7:00a.m.

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8:30 a.m.

Registration/Breakfast

8:30 a.m.

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9:00a.m.

Welcome, GMDA President

Everett Kisler

9:00a.m. -

9:55a.m.

General South Florida Issues

9:55a.m. -

10:

10 a.m.

Break

10:

10 a.m.

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10

:55a.m.

Ft.

Lauderdale Issues

10:55 a.m.

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11:05

a.m.

Vendor

Highlight

11:05

a.m. -

11:45

a.m.

Saltwater Intrusion/Biscayne Aquifer USGS-Scott

Prines

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a.m. -

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l:55

a.m. Vendor Highlight 11:55

a.m. -

1:15 p.m.

Break, Lunch, Visit Vendor

Booths

Riverside Historical Speaker

1:15

p.m.

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2:00

p.m.

Speaker

TBD

2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Vendor Highlight 2:10 p.m. - 2:55p.m. Speaker TBD

2:55 p.m. - 3:05p.m. Vendor Highlight 3:05p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Break

3:20pm. - 4:00 p .m. State Caucus /GMDA Board Meeting

Dinner on your own

Tuesday. January 14th7:00a.m. - 8:30a.m. Breakfast

8:30a.m

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9:00a.m.

Speaker TBD

9:00a.m. -

9:10a.m.

Vendor Highlight

9:

10a.m.

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9:55

a.m.

Everglades Water Management

9:55a.m.

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10:15a.m.

Break

10

:15

a.m.

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11:00

a.m.

Everglades Foundation

11:00a.m. -

4:00 p.m.

Optional Field Trip –

Airboat Tour of the Everglades

Dinner on your own

Wednesday. January 15th7:00a.m.

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8:30a.m.

Breakfast

8:30a.m

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9:00a.m.

GMDA Board Report/State Update

9:

00a.m.

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9:45

a.m.

NWRA Update

9:45a.m. -

9:55 a.m.

Vendor

Highlight

9:55a.m.

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10:15a.m.

Break

10

:15

a.m.

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11:00 a.m.

Midwest Flooding Spring 2019 Panel

11:00a.m. -

11:30 a.m.

Closing Conference, GMDA President

Lunch on your own