Technical Advisory Committee

Purpose

The TAC advises the Steering Committee on scientific matters and assists in the design and prioritization of monitoring and research, as well as special studies programs. The TAC is composed of scientists from federal and state agencies and academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and knowledgeable citizens. Concurrent with the adoption of the Comprehensive Science Plan (2002) for the FKNMS, the role of the TAC expanded from serving the WQPP to providing advice on all scientific matters within the FKNMS. A primary function of the TAC is to develop research priorities and review research proposals. The TAC meets on an “as-needed” basis, generally once or twice a year.

Members

Dr. Jerald Ault - University of Miami
Christopher Bergh - The Nature Conservancy
Michael Boehmler - Monroe County Mosquito Control
Dr. Henry Briceno - Florida International University
Dr. Andrew Bruckner - Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Dr. James Fourqurean - Florida International University
Peter Frezza - The Village of Islamorada
George Garrett - City of Marathon
Alison Higgins - City of Key West
Shelly Krueger - University of Florida
Dr. Lee Kump - Penn State University
Thomas Matthews - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Dr. Nicholas Parr - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (TAC Staff Lead)
Dr. Rene Price - Florida International University
Jolynn Reynolds - Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
Michael Roberts - Monroe County
Richard Ruzicka - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Dr. Matthew Semcheski - College of the Florida Keys
Elizabeth Smith - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sandy Walters - Eco Legacy Solutions, LLC
Ken Weaver - Florida Department of Environmental Protection