1. Woodville Karst Plain Project Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop April 16-17, 2003

2. Woodville Karst Plain Project - WKPP Founded 1991 Founded 1991 100+ members 100+ members Goal - connect the cave systems of the Woodville Karst Plain Goal - connect the cave systems of the Woodville Karst Plain Facilitate Research Facilitate Research Protect & Preserve the Resource Protect & Preserve the Resource

3. Partners –State of Florida –Department of Interior –Department of Agriculture (USFS) –YMCA –St. Joe Paper –Private Landowners Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop

4. Politics –Roles & Responsibilities –Risk Management –Minimal Impact –Responsive & Professional –Interface Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop

5. Roles & Responsibilities –WKPP - Exploration –Researchers - Research –Resource Managers - Resource Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop

6. Risk Management –Qualified –Highest Training Standards –Proven Track Record –Safety Procedures Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop

7. Minimal Impact –Organized & Focused –Efficient & Effective –Results Oriented –Safety Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop

8. Responsive & Professional –Flexible –Multi-Task –Involved Earth Day Working Groups Workshops Unit Management Planning Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop

9. Interface –Researchers –Media Film Print –Public Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop

10. Public Relations –Promote the Resource –Positive Publicity –Promote Public Awareness Print Documentaries Educational Media Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop

11. Funding –Cave Specific Projects –Land Acquisition –Budget Commitment Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop

12. Long-Term Commitment –Big Picture –Shared & Vested Interests –Protect the Resource Hydrogeology Consortium Workshop

13. Questions