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This year’s Audubon Assembly focuses on Florida's incredible natural water resources. Learn how Audubon is using cutting-edge science and policy to preserve and protect our state's most precious resource.

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The 2012 Audubon Assembly is designed to inspire. Our signature conservation event brings together representatives of Audubon’s 35,000 members and 44 chapters with conservation leaders, scientists, educators and policy makers. Through nature-inspired walking workshops, inspiring speakers and thought-provoking learning sessions, Audubon plans to join together people of all ages and backgrounds in our common interest of protecting Florida's remarkable water resources.

Sarasota is the site, and as a pioneer in sustainability and water conservation, Conserve Water to Sustain Life is an appropriate theme.

Assembly officially begins Friday morning, October 26, and runs until 2 pm on Saturday, October 27 - but we hope to see you on Thursday evening for some networking and a a special free showing of the movie Last Call at the Oasis. This will also be a time to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Arriving early will also allow you to participate in your choice of field trips on Friday morning.

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Thanks to Sarasota Audubon Society for their help with field trips and local logistics.

Check this page often for the latest on what is sure to be the best Assembly yet!

Assembly 2012 Schedule Outline

Friday Learning Sessions

Take a moment to imagine Florida and its unique ecosystems without the freshwater critical to their survival. Located along the Atlantic flyway, Florida water resources support not only resident birds, but migratory species as well. Friday learning sessions will delve into water issues across the state as scientists, conservation leaders, and policy experts examine case studies to help you learn how water might be better protected in your area.

• Water for our Coasts - When freshwater meets salt, ecological magic happens, and Audubon needs only to look to the birds for confirmation of the importance of these special estuaries. Part of managing and restoring coastal systems is getting the water right, ensuring that enough water of sufficient quality reaches our coastal systems at the right times of year. Join us for a discussion of the importance of Florida estuaries and ensuring sufficient water for our coasts and coastal wildlife.

• Water for the Everglades - As Everglades restoration projects and plans progress, the decisions regardingwhere, when and how clean freshwater is delivered will determine success. Learnfrom an Audubon scientist the needs of Everglades birds, gain the perspective of awater management public official, and discover how you can actively advocate toprotect our water resources and the role of water conservation to sustain life in the Everglades.

• Water for Florida’s Special Places - Whether it’s Silver Springs, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary or your favorite state park, there is nothing more prized than Florida’s Special Places. Are current efforts to manage and protect water for these areas working? What are the consequences if we fail? Learn about what is happening now in terms of regulatory actions and reactions and how you can participate.

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Friday Morning: Field Trips with staff and chapter leaders to local special places and the Audubon Conservation Leadership Initiative.

Field Trip Destinations:  Myakka River State Park, the Celery Fields, South  Lido Beach Restoration. Click here for more information on Assembly field trips.

Friday Afternoon: After lunch, take part in our dynamic learning sessions and learn more about what you can do to help protect Florida's unique water resources in several key areas, including our coasts, Florida’s special places and the Everglades.

Friday Evening: Relax at our cash bar cocktail hour before our not-to-be-missed evening banquet featuring well known Florida journalist Cynthia Barnett, author of Mirage and the Blue Revolution.

Saturday: Engage in our yearly conservation priorities session where you can help shape Audubon's agenda in the coming year. Before lunch, participate in Audubon's Advocacy workshops. Stay tuned for more information!

Saturday Luncheon: Celebrate the year's significant chapter achievements and milestones.  Visit exhibits on display throughout Assembly to view chapter efforts and projects. The luncheon theme, "Celebrating Audubon Citizen Science”, will include exciting details onthe Jay Watch Program recently adopted by Audubon Florida."