The South Florida Restoration Science Forum website highlights the powerful connection between science and management decisions in restoration efforts. You can see first-hand how the public's investment in science is paying off in support of better management decisions and restoration of imperiled south Florida Ecosystems - including the internationally recognized, globally significant Everglades. The Forum affords a unique opportunity for everyone to see highlights of the most significant restoration science and management efforts underway. Hundreds of scientists from numerous organizations have prepared over five hundred posters and exhibits to show you the strength of the science that is done to have science-based decisions in managing the restoration effort. The forum is being held by the Working Group of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force whoses member organizations are responsible for the multi billion dollar restoration projects in south Florida.

Those who participated in the Forum Kick Off at the Embassy Suites Boca Raton on May 17 -19, 1999 saw displays showing the links between science and management decisions, discussed how to strengthen those links, and interacted with the scientists doing the work. This web site houses that information plus new information that is continually be added to the site.

A brochure is available with more information [ color | black and white ]. (You will need Adobe Acrobat to view the file. [ Download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free.]) IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS FORUM OR WEB SITE, PLEASE CALL 800-233-9170.

The primary hosts for the forum are the U.S. Geological Survey, the South Florida Water Management District, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Additional information:

USGS Science for Restoration of South Florida: The South Florida Ecosystem Program (fact sheet)



South Florida Restoration Science
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