Did you ever wonder why hard it is so hard for to convey the facts about climate change to family, friends, and neighbors? Then come to the 2025 FLVCS February meeting to hear Micheal Barbour speak on Communicating our Science to Make Informed Decisions.

Summary: Perhaps the biggest challenge of scientists and engineers, no matter the discipline, is to convey the facts and underpinnings of the relevant issue to those who ultimately make the decisions.  This is especially true as we consider over development and growth.  Using EPA’s Clean Water Act and my involvement in its enhancement, I will address the basis of scientific communication to the lay person and decision-makers.

How to attend

Join us at the the Unity of Sarasota Church for this important meeting. Meeting details are below. If you can not attend in person, then please join us on Zoom. You must register to attend the Zoom webinar. Click on the button below to register now. Don’t delay. Please invite your family and friends to the 2025 FLVCS February meeting.

Michael Barbour Bio:

Dr. Michael T. Barbour is an Aquatic Ecologist. He was the 2014 recipient of the International Environmental Stewardship Award given by a scientific society represented by 62 countries. This award was given because of his efforts in assisting EPA in updating the Biological and Physical Integrity components of the U.S. Clean Water Act and participating with scientists from the European Union to develop their biological protocol of their Water Framework Directive. He has been a member of the Heritage Oaks Healthy Lakes Initiative since its inception 4 years ago and has consulted with other Associations and Sarasota County EPD.

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