Water in Southwest Florida

An All-Ivy Educational Event
Hosted by the Brown Club of Southwest Florida

February 16, 2026
8:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Naples Botanical Garden – FGCU Classroom
4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112

Join fellow Ivy League alumni for an informative day exploring one of Southwest Florida’s most vital issues: the management, protection, and future of our water resources. Hear from experts representing leading environmental organizations, local agencies, and academic institutions as they share insights on water economics, regulation, and sustainability.

Cost: $40.00 per person
Ticket includes box lunch and refreshments at break

Boxed lunch served with a drink, cookie and chips.

• Turkey Avocado Sandwich

• Tuna Salad Sandwich

• Mango Chicken Salad

Coffee, Tea and water served at Break

SCHEDULE
8:45 – 9:00 AM Sign-in and name tags
9:00 – 9:05 AM Welcome – Donna McGinnis, Naples Botanical Garden
9:05 – 9:15 AM Introduction – Judy Hushon, Brown University Alumni
9:15 – 9:45 AM Economics of Water – Michelle Arquette-Palermo, Conservancy of Southwest Florida
9:45 – 10:15 AM Water Regulations – Tammy Ash, Conservancy of Southwest Florida
10:15 – 10:45 AM The Canal System – Lisa Kohler, South Florida Water Management District (Big Cypress Basin)
10:45 – 11:00 AM Break
11:00 – 11:30 AM Water Monitoring – Rhonda Watkins, Collier County
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge – Judy Hushon & Mike Savarese, FGCU
12:00 – 1:00 PM Box Lunch with Speaker Charlette Roman, South Florida Water Management District: USACE Projects in Southwest Florida
1:30 PM Adjourn