CHNEP events
The program is involved in many programs and events. Details on meetings of the Management Conference are found elsewhere. The CHNEP is pleased to support many other events and programs through its micro-grant and public outreach grants.
Upcoming events: Information about upcoming events are linked below.
Wading Trips: Explore our local waters up close (CHNEP has sponsored these programs since 2004.)
DeSoto and Hardee Conservation Landscaping Workshop: February 11, 2012
Introduction to Coastal GIS Training: May 1-3, 2012
CHNEP Environmental Education Program: now being planned
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival: November 17, 2012
Past events: Details on some of the events organized by the CHNEP are provided below.
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival: A day to celebrate the natural environment of southwest Florida
Thank you to the many people who made past festivals so great. The festival held Saturday, November 22, 2008 was also a great success!
Thirteenth annual Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival: Saturday, November 17, 2012
Twelfth annual Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Prior festivals have been held November 20, 2010; November 21, 2009; November 22, 2008; November 3, 2007; October 7, 2006; February 4, 2006, January 29, 2005, January 31, 2004, February 1, 2003, March 2, 2002; and March 31, 2001. Details of the prior festivals are included in two documents.
Conservation (Florida Friendly) Landscaping/Plant Workshops
Because Hardee and Desoto Counties do not have staff dedicated to providing residents with "Florida-friendly" landscape information, since 2005 CHNEP has coordinated workshops in these counties.
February 11, 2012
January 22, 2011
April 26, 2008 in Arcadia (50 participants)
October 13, 2007 in Arcadia (60 participants), Florida Native Plant Image Contest
September 8, 2007 in Bowling Green (29 participants)
February 3, 2007 in Arcadia (90 participants), Florida Native Plant Writing Contest ~ Florida Native Plant Writing Contest Entries
January 27, 2007 in Bowling Green (45 participants)
February 13, 2006 in Bowling Green (50 participants)
November 5, 2005 in Arcadia (100 participants)
June 29, 2005 in Arcadia (46 participants)
June 15, 2005 in Wauchula (20 participants)
June 1, 2005 in Arcadia (46 participants)
Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summits
The CHNEP anticipates holding its next Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit in 2014.
Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit: March 29-30, 2011
Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit 2008: March 25-27, 2008
Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit 2005: February 14-17, 2005
Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit 2002: February 7-9, 2002
Charlotte Harbor Technical Symposium and Public Conference: March 15-16, 1997
Proceedings: Introductory pages to page 90, pages 91 to 162, pages 163 to 274
Public Conferences
Estero Bay Watershed Public Symposium and Field Trips: September 27-28, 2009
Keeping the Peace: Translating Management Plans into Action: October 5, 2006: Report
Cape Coral Canals: A Public Conference on Water Quality and Quantity: March 25, 2006: Report
Public Conference on Lemon Bay: March 27, 2004
Caloosahatchee River Public Conference: March 5, 2003 and Calooshatchee River Basin Festival: March 5-16, 2003
Research/Technical Conferences
Shellfish Restoration Needs Workshop: February 23, 2011: Agenda
The workshop focus are oyster and scallop restoration needs in the CHNEP esturaries. The purposes of the workshop are to (1) share locations and types of existing restoration projects, (2) develop maps and lists of restoration needs, (3) develop partnerships for future restoration projects and (4) share list of potential funding opportunities for future projects.
Workshop on Watershed Reservoirs: Locations, Effects and Solutions: April 13-14, 2009
Colored Dissolved Organic Matter (CDOM) Workshop: May 29-31, 2007
Land Change and Land Monitoring - The Missing Piece in Estuarine Protection and Recovery: December 3, 2004: Report (pdf file)
Water Budget Conference: May 11-12, 2004: Report (pdf file)
Workshops on Submerged Aquatic Habitat Restoration in Estuaries: Issues, Options and Priorities: March 11-13, 2003
Wetlands on Clay Settling Ponds Workshop: November 12-13, 2002
Public Information and Education Professional Development Programs
The people at the 2002 meeting identified the need for professional development that was convenient and affordable. Since then we’ve been fortunate to either have NOAA CSC or EPA (in 2006) offer a training that CHNEP hosted. Visit NOAA CSC to learn more about those courses.
Planning for Meaningful Evaluation: May 12-13, 2010
Public Issues and Conflict Management: December 16-17, 2008 (scheduled from June 24-26)
Building a Foundation for Smart Growth in Manatee County: July 30-31, 2008 2008
Coastal Community Planning and Development: December 4-5, 2007
Project Design and Evaluation Course: December 12-14, 2006
Community Culture and the Environment: A Guide to Understanding a Sense of Place: May 10-11, 2006
The guide is available as a PDF file and additional information on the topic is available.
Web Content Design and Evaluation: August 18, 2005
Navigating in Rough Seas - Public Issues and Conflict Management: December 7-9, 2004
Project Design and Evaluation Course: December 8-10, 2003
CHNEP Environmental Educators Workshop: September 9, 2002
Estuary Day, Every Day / National Estuaries Days: Join us for a hands-on experience of our local estuaries and watersheds! Special events, boat and paddling tours, guided walks, wading trips and cleanups are often offered in celebration of National Estuaries Days.
Several cities, counties and agencies have issued proclamations of support for these events.
CHNEP National Estuaries Day 2009: September 26, 2009
Other Events
Smokehouse Bay Preserve Restoration Meeting: August 19, 2011: Agenda and directions
Coastal Charlotte Harbor Monitoring Network Annual Meeting: June 13, 2011
State of the Science on Phosphate Mining and the Environment: March 28-29, 2011
Association of National Estuary Program: November 8-10, 2010
CHNEP Signing Ceremony: March 24, 2008
Sustainable Communities: The annual conference is by Sarasota County. Presentations are available on their website.
Ecotour Provider Series: This summer series is hosted by Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure Workshop: July 1-2, 2009: Florida Gulf Coast University Student Union Ballroom. The workshop will be held on Wednesday from 8:30 to 4:30 and Thursday from 8:30 to 11:45. This is a free workshop. Lunch will not be provided.
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Workshops: December 15, 2008 and September 14, 2005