35th Annual Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference
When: Jan. 23, 2026
Where: FGCU Cohen Center Ballroom
For 35 years, a group of professional associations and educational institutions has joined together to host an annual meeting discussing regional water resources issues. Conference topics have included water supply, water quality, harmful algal blooms, surface water, ground water, the Caloosahatchee Basin, Estero Bay, climate change, economics, hurricanes, floods and drought. Revenues support university student scholarships and the conference itself promotes student-professional interactions through a student poster competition held at the conference. All proceeds from the conference are used to provide student scholarships through the various co-host organizations that participate.
2026 – Florida Groundwater Conference
When: Jan. 27-28
Where: The Florida Hotel & Conference Center in the Florida Mall
The objective of the American Ground Water Trust conferences is to showcase topical
and/or controversial groundwater issues and to facilitate information sharing among
landowners, groundwater end-users, regulators, management agencies, scientists,
engineers, lawyers and citizens who have economic or environmental interests in
water resources.
2026 Everglades Coalition Conference
When: Jan. 28-30
Where: Naples Grande Beach Resort
An alliance of nearly 60 local, state and national conservation and environmental organizations, the Everglades Coalition convenes this annual event to educate, inform and unite stakeholders around the progress and priorities of Everglades restoration. The three-day conference will feature leading voices in science, policy, education and advocacy, covering a wide range of topics critical to the future of America’s Everglades.
https://www.evergladescoalition.org/conference
University of Florida Water Institute Symposium
When: Feb. 24-26
Where: J. Wayne Reitz Union, University of Florida
The UF Water Institute and Duke Energy invite you to participate in the 10th biennial UF Water Institute Symposium. For the first time, this symposium will be held over three days, providing more opportunities to explore critical and challenging water issues from multiple perspectives. The event will bring together individuals from a broad range of disciplines and organizations to address water issues across geographical and temporal scales. The 2026 Symposium will focus on innovative advances in science, technology, art, education, communication, policy, and management to tackle pressing water challenges.
https://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/waterinstitute
Annual Southeast NAHMMA Conference
When: June 8-11
Where: Plantation Resort on Crystal River
Join hazardous materials management professionals from across the southeast at the annual conference, where professionals network, learn, train, and attend sessions on emerging topics in the industry.
https://nahmma.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php
40th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School
When: July 21-24
Where: J.W. Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
The 2026 EPSS will bring public and private professionals together for unparalleled leadership and professional development, networking and best-in-class programming you won’t want to miss!
