Darrell Scovell at Sebring

SOS Lakes Members

Business Representation at Sebring

Tom Champeau leads discussion at Sebring

Sebring Sunset

Palatka Meeting

Lakeland Audience

Lakeland Audience

Lakeland Audience

Lakeland Discussion

Lakeland, Gary Morse (Public Information Coordinator)

Dennis Renfro Presents findings at Lakeland

Darrell Scovell explains the importance of public involvement at the Lakeland Summit

Interested citizens sign-in for the Lakeland summit

Dania audience listen to presentations

Dania Audience

Dania audience

Dania audience

Informal discussions follow the summit at Dania

Doorprizes given out at Dania

Don Fox, the Project Leader on Lake Okeechobee explains the critical situation with the lake's fishery and habitat.

Jon Fury, Regional Biologist, points out local concerns.

IGFA provided the back drop for the Dania Summit

A vocal advocate for the resources speaks up about habitat issues.

A local business woman expresses concern for the future of Lake Okeechobee.

At the Dania Summit the press take careful notes

SAFER, like SOS Lakes is an organization that helps speak up about conservation issues and helps get the 'ear' of various agencies.

Darrell Scovell, Director of Freshwater Fisheries Management expresses his appreciation for citizens coming to the summit

Paul Shafland, exotic fish expert, explains the real situation with fish like snakehead and swamp eels.

Bob Wattendorf presents the survey findings at Dania.

Director Darrell Scovell emphasizes the need for freshwater anglers to provide public input and become involved in resource management.

Members of SOS and others listen to presentations at the Sebring Summit.

Individuals whose livelihood depend on the resources actively engage in suggesting solutions at the Sebring Summit.

The Regional Fisheries Administrator leads a discussion of local problems and potential solutions, while the Division Director takes it all in.

The Sebring meeting was a big success kicking off the first Freshwater Fisheries Management Summit. Thanks to all the participants.