A panel of four distinguished springs activists and scientists will present their perspectives on how to evaluate the health of Florida’s springs. Topics that will be discussed include increasing nitrogen levels, the role of dissolved oxygen, and the change in flow rates in springs. Audience members will be able to submit questions to presenters for a Q&A. Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to participate in one of three workshops: science communication, wildlife photography, and communicating with different stakeholders. Light Refreshments will be provided! The keynote address will be provided by UF History Department Chair Dr. Steve Noll and the panel will consist of Director of the Florida Springs Institute Dr. Robert Knight, Founder of Our Santa Fe River Merrilee Jipson, Greg Owen from the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department, and Esteemed Professor at the UF School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences Dr. Matt Cohen.