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FABOA. F lorida A ssociation of B enthologists, O rlando A rea. A sub-group of the FAB organization began brainstorming over more specific benthic issues within the Orlando area. Participants included biologists from state, county, local, and private entities:. Biointegrity Consulting
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FABOA Florida Association of Benthologists, Orlando Area A sub-group of the FAB organization began brainstorming over more specific benthic issues within the Orlando area.
Participants included biologists from state, county, local, andprivate entities: • Biointegrity Consulting • Central District FDEP • Lake County • Marquis Consulting • Orange County • Reedy Creek Imp. Dist. • Seminole County
How Did We Get Here? • We had concerns with local watershed issues such as hurricane impacts and non-native species invasion. • We had a desire to be consistent with nomenclature of local macroinvertebrates. • We wanted to set-up a “round robin” exchange of macroinvertebrate samples among attendees.
Topics Broadened • Audits • FAB Issues • Macroinvertebrate Database • Revisions of Water Quality Standards • SCI SOP purposed changes • Socializing!
Recommendations • Benthologists throughout Florida should be encouraged to establish groups within their own watershed. Next FABOA meeting: May 22nd,1:30 PM at FDEP, Maguire Blvd.