On Oct. 12 and 13, 2009, the Marine Policy Institute presented a two-day symposium at Mote Marine Laboratory focused on coastal zone planning in the context of changing land-sea interactions in the Southwest Florida region. The symposium focused on the growth management challenges posed by sea-level rise.

Topics included:

• Land use and associated property rights issues
• Emergency preparedness and post-disaster planning
• Leadership roles for the public and private sectors, including local, state and federal governments
• Regional governance capacity building

• Click here for the Press Release announcing this important event
  
• Click here to see the Symposium Overview and Agenda
  

Other Policy Assessments

• The Marine Policy Institute's first assessment was released in 2007. "An Assessment of Florida Red Tide: Causes, Consequences and Management Strategies" offered an overview of past and current red tide research and provided recommendations for future efforts. The assessment called for scientists, policymakers, stakeholders and the public to move beyond polarizing debate surrounding red tide research and focus on a more comprehensive red tide response strategy.
  

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