Protecting Florida’s National Treasure Panel

Panelists:

Angela Delaney, Marine Resources Environmental Program Manager, Broward County

Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein, Monroe County

Katelyn Armstrong, Sr. Environmental Analyst - Reef Coordinator, Palm Beach County

Loren Parra, Chief Bay and Water Resources Officer, Miami-Dade County

Synopsis 

Florida's Coral Reef is a national treasure that demands conservation and sustainable management. This panel brings together key government representatives from various counties along Florida’s southeast coastline to discuss their pivotal roles in safeguarding these delicate marine ecosystems. Panelists will explore strategies for integrated management, policy implementation, and community engagement to protect the health of Florida’s Coral Reef for generations to come.

Moderated by Alex Harris, Lead Climate Reporter for the Miami Herald.