1. Slide 1 Northeast Florida Brownfields Workshop July 12, 2013 The Florida Brownfields Association – an Overview The Florida Brownfields Association – an Overview Presented by Nandra Weeks, P.E. Geosyntec Consultants

2. Slide 2 Overview of the FBA Non-profit association dedicated to the cause of brownfields redevelopment in Florida Excellent resource for contacts and information Nearly 300 members strong from public and private sector Diverse group with excellent networking opportunities

3. Slide 3 Involved in all aspects – legislative & policy, technical expertise, outreach & education, environmental justice and public health In-person meetings, technical transfer sessions, review of legal and technical issues, newsletter, interaction with other groups in the State, provide speakers for events A Valuable Resource…

4. Slide 4 History Introduction of the term “Brownfields” 1 st Annual Brownfields Conference held in Clearwater USEPA establishes a pilot program Florida establishes its own Brownfields Redevelopment Act First formal FBA meeting - FBA BOD was established and FBA incorporated 1995 1996 1998 2002 President signed into law the Brownfields Revitalization Act 1997

5. Slide 5 Leadership Changes 2002 through 2006 2007200820092010201120122013

6. Slide 6 Membership $25 Student Individual $35 Non-Profit Individual $100 Government Individual $175 Private Sector Individual $200 Government (<75,000 Population) $300 Government (>75,000 Population) $150 Non-Profit & Community Individual Membership $450 Corporate (1-10 Employees) $600 Corporate (11-25 Employees) $750 Corporate (>25 Employees)

7. Slide 7 Member Benefits Assist in the Promotion of Florida Redevelopment Networking Opportunities Contribute your Expertise Excellent Relationships with Regulatory Agencies Involvement with Local, State, and National Brownfields Conferences Input into Brownfields legislation Access to Experts

8. Slide 8 Website

9. Slide 9 Corporate Sponsors…

10. Slide 10 Get Involved!!!!! CommitteeCommittee Leaders Annual ConferenceNadia Locke, E Sciences, Co-Chair Janet Peterson, Bureau Veritas, Co-Chair Awards CommitteeMiles Ballogg, Cardno TBE, Co-Chair Teri Hasbrouck, ECT, Co-Chair Ken Pinnix, Cardno TBE, Co-Chair Environmental Justice and Public Health Wynetta Wright, Eastside Environmental Council Inc., Co-Chair Ken Pinnix, Cardno TBE, Co-Chair Legislative and PolicyJason Lichtstein, Akerman Senterfitt, Co-Chair Michael Sznapstajler, Cobb Cole, Co-Chair MembershipErin Kane, Accutest, Co-Chair Steve Folsom, HSA, Co-Chair TechnicalLaurel Lockett, Carlton Fields, Co-Chair Andy Lawn, HSW, Co-Chair Outreach and EducationDavid Latham, Geosyntec Consultants, Chair Steve Packard, Columbia Analytical Services

11. Slide 11 Kicks off with golf and fishing Opening reception with Octoberfest theme – featuring local beers Session/field trip combos Community day FDEP and legislative planning sessions Round table discussions, including grant writing 101 Walking tours of West Palm and Palm Beach Casino night Dine around town 2013 FBA Conference

12. Slide 12 2012 FBA Conference

13. Slide 13 For More Information Also visit the Florida Brownfields Association website at: www.floridabrownfields.org Nandra Weeks, P.E. Principal Engineer Geosyntec Consultants 1200 Riverplace Parkway, Suite 710 Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 450-4260 nweeks@geosyntec.com