Transcript Woodville Karst Plain Project Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop April 16-17, 2003 Woodville Karst Plain Project - WKPP • Founded 1991 • 100+ members • Goal -

Woodville Karst Plain Project
Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop
April 16-17, 2003
Woodville Karst Plain Project - WKPP
• Founded 1991
• 100+ members
• Goal - connect the cave systems
of the Woodville Karst Plain
• Facilitate Research
• Protect & Preserve the Resource
Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop
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Partners
– State of Florida
– Department of Interior
– Department of Agriculture (USFS)
– YMCA
– St. Joe Paper
– Private Landowners
Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop
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Politics
– Roles & Responsibilities
– Risk Management
– Minimal Impact
– Responsive & Professional
– Interface
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Roles & Responsibilities
– WKPP - Exploration
– Researchers - Research
– Resource Managers - Resource
Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop
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Risk Management
– Qualified
– Highest Training Standards
– Proven Track Record
– Safety Procedures
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Minimal Impact
– Organized & Focused
– Efficient & Effective
– Results Oriented
– Safety
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Responsive & Professional
– Flexible
– Multi-Task
– Involved
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Earth Day
Working Groups
Workshops
Unit Management Planning
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Interface
– Researchers
– Media
• Film
• Print
– Public
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Public Relations
– Promote the Resource
– Positive Publicity
– Promote Public Awareness
• Print
• Documentaries
• Educational Media
Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop
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Funding
– Cave Specific Projects
– Land Acquisition
– Budget Commitment
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Long-Term Commitment
– Big Picture
– Shared & Vested Interests
– Protect the Resource
Questions