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Boating and Waterways Management in Florida

November 1-3, 2006
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, FL

Sponsored by:

 l Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Boating and Waterways Section

 l Florida Sea Grant College Program

 l University of Florida IFAS Extension

 l University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Center for Governmental Responsibility

Florida's economic well-being is linked to its freshwater, coastal, and marine resources. Local and state governments face the difficult challenge of sustaining economic viability while maintaining the environmental integrity of their waterways. This challenge is driven by factors that include rapid population growth and an increase in recreational boating and other water-related activity. During the conference, experts will present innovative technologies and methods designed to address boating and waterways management issues faced by local and state government. The conference will also provide a forum for planners, managers, and policy makers to share accomplishments, discuss ideas, and consider priorities for future action.

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• A Legislative Update on Boating and Waterways Related Bills

• State and National Perspectives on Waterway Access and Solutions

• Characterizing Recreational Boating Access to Florida’s Waterways

• Waterways Master Planning

• A Regional Waterway Management System

• The Department of Community Affairs Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program

• A Legal and Geographic Information System of Local Boating Regulations

• Mooring fields / Harbor Management Plans / Rights to Navigation

• Disaster Planning

• Derelict Vessel Management

• Permitting for Waterway Markers and Signs

• Funding Opportunities
   

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1. Initiation of an biennial conference on boating and waterways management in Florida

2. Prioritization of boating and waterway management issues in Florida and consideration of strategies, timelines, funding, and alliances to address them

3. Information sharing: case studies, lessons learned, and success stories

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Planners, managers, attorneys and policy makers from the following entities:

• county and municipal governments

• navigation districts and port authorities

• citizen marine advisory committees and harbor boards

• regional, state, and federal government organizations

• environmental and maritime consultants and attorneys

• marine and boating industry

• coastal and marine oriented non-profit organizations

• academic researchers and students

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The Florida Bar has awarded the Boating and Waterways Management in Florida Conference (Course Number 33906) the following Continuing Legal Education Credits:

• 16.50 General CLER Credit

• 12.5 Admiralty and Maritime Certification

Click here for more information on the new online CLE reporting system.
(Printable Adobe PDF file)

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Wednesday. November 1, 2006

Thursday, November 2, 2006

Friday, November 3, 2006

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A Government Attendee is considered to be any person employed by a local, county, state, regional, or federal government agency, persons working for non-profit organizations, members of government-appointed committees (e.g., marine advisory committees), academics, and students. If you have any questions regarding the registration categories, please contact Tracy Nininger at tnn@ufl.edu or
321-256-2483.

The registration fee, combined with funds contributed by our sponsoring hosts, allows each registrant to receive one copy of the Program & Presentation Book, a T-shirt (handed out upon completion of the evaluation form), conference materials, and attendance at all sessions. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided at Wednesday’s Welcome Reception and at the Thursday Poolside Networking Reception. A buffet lunch will be provided on Thursday afternoon and participants will enjoy early morning, mid-morning, and afternoon refreshment breaks each day. Guest and child registration fees only include attendance at the evening receptions and the lunch buffet. This fee does not include conference participation or materials and is not for use by co-workers.

Government Registration Fee Schedule
All figures are presented in US dollars ($).

Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored if written notice of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences and Institutes on or before Monday, October 9, 2006. A $50.00 processing fee will be deducted from all attendee refunds and a $15 processing fee will be deducted from all guest and child refunds. No refunds will be honored for cancellations after Monday, October 9, 2006.

Special Needs: Participants with special needs (such as visual, hearing, or walking impairments) can be reasonably accommodated if they contact the Office of Conferences & Institutes at least 10 working days prior to the conference. We can be reached by phone at 1-352-392-5930, by fax at 1-352-392-9734, by email at tnn@ufl.edu. If calling from within the State of Florida, the office can be reached at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).
 

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Annoucement:  The Corporate Attendee registration fee has been REDUCED down to $250!

A Corporate Attendee is considered to be any person who is not employed by a local, county, state, regional, or federal government agency.

The registration fee, combined with funds contributed by our sponsoring hosts, allows each registrant to receive one copy of the Program & Presentation Book, a T-shirt (handed out upon completion of the evaluation form), conference materials, and attendance at all sessions. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided at Wednesday’s Welcome Reception and at the Thursday Poolside Networking Reception. A buffet lunch will be provided on Thursday afternoon and participants will enjoy early morning, mid-morning, and afternoon refreshment breaks each day. All Corporate Attendee’s must register by Friday, September 29, 2006 if you wish to apply for a table-top display space (See below). After September 29, Corporate Attendee’s may register to attend, but table-top display space may not be available.

Corporate Registration Fee Schedule
All figures are presented in US dollars ($).

Refund Policy: Requests for Corporate Attendee registration refunds will be honored if written notice of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences and Institutes on or before Monday, October 9, 2006. A $100.00 processing fee will be deducted from all corporate refunds and a $15 processing fee will be deducted from all guest and child refunds. No refunds will be honored for cancellations after Monday, October 9, 2006. If you’re application for a Table-Top Display Space is NOT accepted, the $250 Table-Top Display Space fee will be refunded after October 9, 2006.

Special Needs: Participants with special needs (such as visual, hearing, or walking impairments) can be reasonably accommodated if they contact the Office of Conferences & Institutes at least 10 working days prior to the conference. We can be reached by phone at 1-352-392-5930, by fax at 1-352-392-9734, by email at tnn@ufl.edu. If calling from within the State of Florida, the office can be reached at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).

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1550 North Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-3268
Tel.: 321-799-0003
Fax: 321-799-0344

Web Site: hiltoncocoabeach.com
 

The conference will be held at the beautiful Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront located in the heart of Florida’s space coast, and just a 45 minute drive from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). Following a spectacular $22-million renovation, this full-service Hilton hotel in Cocoa Beach is back and better than ever. The Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront is located directly on the Atlantic coast beach, is only five minutes from Port Canaveral’s cruise terminals, the John F. Kennedy Space Center and Jetty Park, and about an hour from popular Disney attractions and Sea World.

You and your family will enjoy the outdoor heated pool, beach rentals, water sports, surfing lessons, hair braiding, and a beach volleyball court. You'll also have access to the complimentary fitness center. Golf, tennis, and deep-sea fishing are located just moments away.

Room Rate Information: The Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront is offering a special rate of $105 per night (single, double, triple, or quad occupancy) plus 11 percent tax. This group rate is also available during the three days prior to and following the conference dates.

To make a reservation:

Contact the hotel directly at: 1-321-799-0003 or 1-800-526-2609

  - OR -

Click here to book online. Enter the following Group/Convention Code (under the “Special Accounts” section) to receive the group rate: BWM

Be sure to specify you are attending the Boating & Waterway Management in Florida Conference. All hotel reservations must be made by Friday, October 6, 2006. After this date, neither availability nor the discounted group rate is guaranteed. (To receive tax exempt status, payment must be made in the form of a government issued check, credit card or purchase order, and, be accompanied by a Florida sales tax exemption certificate presented at check-in.)

Room Guarantee: All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
 

Early Departure Fee: Members of the group who check out prior to their scheduled departure date, after checking into the hotel, will be subject to a $45.00 early departure fee. This fee is subject to all applicable taxes.
 

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Navigating Your Way to the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront……
 

From Orlando (approx. 1 hour): Take SR 528 (Beach Line Expressway) east to Port Canaveral. Beach Line becomes A1A. Continue south on A1A. The hotel is located 1.5 miles south of the intersection of A1A and SR 520.

From Jacksonville (approx. 2.5 hours): Take I-95 South to Exit 205 (old Exit 77) (SR 528 East / Beach Line Expressway). At Port Canaveral, Beach Line Expressway becomes A1A. Follow A1A into Cocoa Beach. The hotel is located 1.4 miles south of the intersection of A1A and SR 520, on the left side.

From Miami (approx. 3.5 hours): Take I-95 North to Exit 201 (old Exit 75) (SR 520). Take 520 East to A1A in Cocoa Beach (approximately 15 miles). Turn south (right) on A1A, and follow it 1.5 miles to the hotel, on the left.

Mileage Chart - Click here for a chart that lists the mileage/distance from city to city in Florida.

Click here to find driving directions to Cocoa Beach, FL from any address/destination in the USA by simply typing in the starting address and then the end destination address; very user friendly.

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