This is an official virtual panel discussion with technical experts about the 14th annual State of the St. Johns River report describing the health of the Lower St. Johns River Basin.
The report looks at the current status and historic trends for a number of river health indicators, including aquatic life, water quality, fisheries and contaminants. The report is funded by the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board. Jacksonville University leads the scientific team that prepares the report. The virtual presentation will be produced by WJCT Public Media.
MODERATOR
Dr. Charles Closmann
Associate Professor, UNF
PANELISTS
Dr. Charles Closmann, Moderator
Associate Professor, UNF
Topic – General Guide to the Public
Dr. An Phong Le
Assoc. Professor of Chemistry, Southern Florida College
Topic – Water Quality Overview
Dr. Gretchen Bielmyer-Fraser
Assoc. Professor of Chemistry, JU
Topic – Contaminants Overview
Dr. Dale Casamatta
Professor of Biology, UNF
Topic – Algae Blooms
Dr. William Penwell
Asst. Professor of Biology, JU
Topic – Fecal Bacteria
When
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm