The Water State: Exploring Florida's Interconnected Waterways

513 East University Avenue,Gainesville FL 32601

13 May, 2023

Description

Vasilios Kosmakos, coordinator of the History of Florida Water Management Project at the University of Florida’s Samuel Proctor Oral History Program, will discuss the interconnectivity of Florida’s waterways. His presentation is based upon a collection of over 60 testimonies from fishermen, policymakers, species specialists, and everyday people from across the state. He will explain how a variety of overlaying factors contribute to the destruction of these waters and the cost that they have on individuals’ economic, environmental, and political livelihoods. If you'd rather join us via Zoom you can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EKGO2P0cS3CTAGpxgwk1mw. This event is sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville/Alachua County, FL and by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of the Arts and Culture, and the State of Florida.