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GSAA 4th Annual Meeting – Event Information


September 3-5, 2014

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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The Governors’ South Atlantic Alliance holds its 4th Annual Meeting to showcase GSAA accomplishments, focus the efforts of the GSAA on resilience in 2015, and continue building the relationships that are vital to regional collaboration.

GSAA members and diverse range of invited participants will

  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities affecting the region’s ocean and coasts and how these issues are being addressed in GSAA activities.
  • Engage industry through a forum sponsored by the World Ocean Council.
  • Formulate 2015 Work Plans that continue to drive progress in implementing the GSAA Action Plan, with a focus on advancing actions that will lead to a more resilient South Atlantic.

DRAFT AGENDA

***NEW OPPORTUNITY***
Florida DEP is offering GSAA Annual Meeting participants the opportunity to join a “clean and resilient marina” walk-through at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina on Friday, September 5th, 2pm – 3:30pm.  Please see this flyer for more information and to RSVP.

REGISTER NOW

Travel Details

Venue: 
Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
505 Guana River Road
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL  32082

Hotel:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn and Suites St. Augustine – Historic District
1302 North Ponce De Leon Boulevard
St. Augustine, FL  32084

Reservations are available for the night of September 2, 3, and 4 at the rate of $99 per night.  To reserve a room, you may call 1-800-465-4329 and reference group “4th Annual Governors’ South Atlantic Alliance” OR visit the hotel reservation website and enter code “ANG”.

PLEASE NOTE – HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY AUGUST 20th TO RECEIVE THE NEGOTIATED GROUP RATE.

Transportation:
The nearest airports to the meeting venue are the Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).  Ground transportation will be available between the airport and the hotel and meeting venue.  Please sign up for the airport shuttle during registration.

***NEW:  SHUTTLE SCHEDULE***