Purpose
The Communications Subcommittee was established for a two-year term in July 2024 to help the Steering Committee improve external communication and raise awareness about water quality issues, efforts, successes, and milestones in the Florida Keys, with special emphasis on disseminating the bi-annual Congressional Report. Their efforts should capitalize on the existing network of WQPP partner organizations, but are not intended to replace or dictate the programs, products, or authorities of individual entities.
Members
Shelly Krueger - Florida Sea Grant (Subcommittee Chair)
Chris Bergh - The Nature Conservancy
Allison Delashmit - Lower Keys Guides Association
Sue Heim - Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District
Kristen Livengood - Monroe County
Kristene Parsons - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Elizabeth Smith - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sandy Walters - Eco Legacy Solutions
Jennifer Lefelar - Florida Department of Health
Julie Choen - Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Staff Support
Karen Bohnsack - Florida Keys National Marine SanctuaryGenevieve Schave - Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Objectives
- Disseminating information about WQ efforts, including WQPP meetings, funding opportunities, and successes via Report to Congress
- Educate the community about WQ matters, clarifying the roles of organizations and responsibilities
- Advise the WQSC on communications needs
- Support public awareness and engagement with WQPP via website updates and meeting notices