The John M. DeGrove Eminent Scholar Chair in Growth Management & Development
Invites you to a Symposium on
The Impact of Climate Change on South Florida:
Science & Practice for the Next Decade
Friday, April 3, 2009
1 – 4 pm
Location: FAU Higher Education Complex, 11th Floor,
111 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
Space is limited. Please RSVP by March 30th to 954-762-5140 or mwilliam@fau.edu.
The Symposium features the following special guests and topics:
Science Panel
Introduction: Jaap Vos, School of Urban and Regional Planning, FAU
Rising Sea Levels in South Florida: Harold Wanless, Dept. of Geological Sciences, University of Miami
Climate Change in Marine Ecosystems: Marguerite Koch, Dept. of Biology, FAU
Urban Assets at Risk Due to Incremental Sea Level Rise: Diana Mitsova Boneva, School of Urban and Regional Planning, FAU
Practice Panel
Introduction: Jim Murley, College of Architecture, Urban & Public Affairs, FAU
National Initiatives in Climate Change Adaptation: Dan Kimball, Everglades National Park
State Actions to Adapt to Climate Change: Jim Murley, Florida Energy and Climate Commission
Regional and Local Government Responses: Carolyn Dekle, South Florida Regional Planning Council
Water Supply in South Florida: Frederick Bloetscher, Dept. of Civil Engineering, FAU
Welcome and Closing Remarks
Efraim Ben-Zadok, John M. DeGrove Eminent Scholar Chair, FAU
