Category: Annual Conference
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FLMS 29th Annual Technical Symposium
August 28-31, 2018
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Have the family join you after the symposium for a
Labor Weekend getaway at conference prices!
Symposium Information
Tuesday, August 28
Technical Workshops & Citizen/CAM Workshops
Wednesday - Friday, August 29-31
General Sessions
(DACS Aquatics CEUS and Engineering PDHs available!)
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Exhibitors & Sponsors Click Here!
Call for Abstracts Deadlines:
Short abstract & Bio - March 31, 2018
Full abstract - May 31, 2018
In order to save your place in the program and provide FLMS with time to submit for CEUs to DACS, we ask that you send us at minimum your abstract title, your bio and a two-sentence summary of your abstract (short abstract). If you already have your full abstract, you can send that too, but we still need the two-sentence summary for DACS. Based on this information, You will be notified of your acceptance into the program.
Program Agenda
Click here to view or download the program agenda.
Registration Information
Full symposium registration $260
Single day Wed or Thurs $125
Friday only $85
Workshops $50 ea
Payment fee notice
Checks for registration should be mailed to PO Box 345, Apopka, FL 32704
A $1 registration fee applies to all registrations
A processing fee applies to credit card users.
Hotel Information: Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
The FLMS room block is full at the moment. We are working to increase the block, please stand by... If you were unable to make a reservation at the room block rate, make your reservation at The Westin and please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If we can add you in at the special rate, we will. If not, you can always cancel and find a less expensive hotel in the area.
The Symposium is offering hotel reservations at exceptional prices before, during, and after the Symposium at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Ft. Lauderdale. The guestroom rate is $139 plus any applicable state and local taxes. NO RESORT OR VALET PARKING FEE!!! These rates are available from August 27 to September 1, 2018 and may be extended three days prior to and/or post Symposium depending on availability. Reservations must be made no later than August 10, 2018 to get these favorable rates. Our room block normally sells out early so it is advisable to make reservations as soon as you are able. A special website link for hotel reservations will be available shortly.
Hotel registration website:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/floridalakemanagement
To make reservations, call the Hotel at 800-937-8461 and identify yourself as a part of the FLMS Symposium. Please ensure your room selection and rate are correct.
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The 2017 Symposium
Stay tuned for photos from this year's excellent adventure!
The 2016 Symposium
Fish ID Workshop General Session
Student/Board Meet & Greet Poster Session
Dana Stephens Receives Young Professional Award Sergio Duarte Gives Love Your Lake Grant Update
Annual Business Luncheon Ann Shortelle Receives the Edward Deevey, Jr. Award
Dr. Daniel Canfield Volunteerism Award is Given to LAKEWATCH Colin, Jeff & Chris win the Golf Tourney - Again!
Kevin McCann Memorial Scholarship Fund Putt Putt Tourney Gang!
John Walkinshaw Presents Todd Olson with 2016's President's Award Chao Xiong Wins Student Poster Award
Awesome Putt Putt Players!!
A Look Back at 2015!
Pre-Symposium Workshop - SOPs of Surface Water Sampling presented by FDEP staff.
Pre-Symposium Workshop - Macroinvertebrate surveys
Pre-Symposium Workshop - Using climate data in lake management
(L) Tuesday Welcome address by Vice President & Program Co-Chair John Walkinshaw and Conference Chair Ron Hart
(R) Keynote Speaker - Judy Ott of Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program
General session and panel discussions
Tuesday Guest Luncheon Speaker - Beacham Furse - Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Tuesday evening Exhibitors' Social & Poster Session
(L) Wednesday Keynote Speaker Mark Hoyer - University of Florida/LAKEWATCH
(R) NALMS President Reed Green, Incoming FLMS President John Walkinshaw & NALMS Treasurer Mike Perry
Passing the gavel - Past-president Jennifer Sagan and Incoming President John Walkinshaw
This year's Kevin McCann Memorial Scholarship Recipients with FLMS Admin Maryann
(L-R Molly Klinepeter, Mriganka De, Maryann Krisovitch & Rob Sierzega)
The winning team for the 6th Annual Kevin McCann Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament.
This year's tournament raised $600 for the fund!
(L-R Jeremy Slade, Craig Smith, Troy Knowlton, Colin Kirk)
Second and third place golf teams
(L-R Robert Criste, Steve Beeman, John Selby, Andy Chapman, Ron Hart, Matt & Todd Olson, Lance Lumbard)
Maryann post-symposium!
Remembering 2014!
As we close the book on another successful technical symposium, let's take a look back at the 2014 event!
Wednesday's Incredible Race Student Fundraiser Event was held at the Florida Oceanographic Society's Coastal Center. The winners of the event were Danielle Marshall & Sam Arden, Dana Dettmar & Mark Lucius and Serge and Barb Thomas.
Both events raised a combined $900 to support the Kevin McCann Student Scholarship Fund which provides travel funding for students to attend the FLMS symposium.
Following a humorous look back at FLMS over the past 25 years with Board President Jennifer Sagan, this year's keynote speaker at the opening session was long-time FLMS and NALMS member and supporter, Marty Kelly of Atkins North America. Marty provided his perspective on water quality and water quantity issues affecting Florida over the past 25 years.
Tuesday evening ended with our poster session and Exhibitors Social. Many thanks go out to our exhibitors and sponsors who make this event financially possible. Please visit our exhibitors page for a full listing.
Wednesday's morning keynote speaker was Julie Espy of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Julie's presentation focused on restoration and protection efforts throughout Florida.
Our annual business meeting and banquet special lunch speaker was Florida Senator Charlie Dean who spoke on his life-long history in Florida and his love of our environment and the need for its protection.
Following Senator Dean, FLMS honored its long-time Treasurer, Mike Perry. Mike has served on the FLMS Board for the past 12 years and has been Treasurer for the past ten years. He currently serves as the Treasurer for NALMS. We say a BIG THANK YOU to Mike for his dedication!
