St. Johns River Water Management District

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[upbeat music] So here today to talk about wetland reconnection, we have Ron Brockmeyer from the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Ron began working as an environmental scientist at the St. Johns River Water Management District in 1994.

He also won a 2012 National Wetlands Award, and he has successfully guided coastal wetland research and restoration efforts, and has been responsible for the development and administration of grants and contracts resulting in wetland reconnection enhancement and a complete restoration of over 23,000 acres of impoundments and other impacted estuary wetlands.

Hi, Ron.

... is the first big thing that happens, and then finding one that actually sort of piques your interest and holds your attention.

The fisheries and the wetlands work was, was really an interesting introduction into that coastal area.

It worked out that St. Johns River Water Management District was looking to expand their support for reintegrating wetlands into the estuary.

So stay tuned and let's get started.

My guest today is Lauren Hall from the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Welcome back, Lauren.

It's good to see you.

For the folks that don't know you, tell us a little bit about who you are and what your role is with the district.

Sure.

Well, again, my name is Lauren Hall, and I've been working for the St. Johns River Water Management District for a little over 30 years now.

I work in the coastal section, so we focus a lot on the entire coast of Florida, especially for my part, the Indian River Lagoon.