Would you like to be included as a co-host, sponsor, or volunteer for the 35th Annual SWFL Water Resources Conference on January 23, 2026? If so contact Co-Chairs, Dave Hempleman or Bev Larson.
Registration is now open! Professional Tickets $75, Student Tickets $10, FGCU Student Tickets $5
Continuing Education Credits are approved: 6.25 CE Hours for Professional Engineers and 8.5 CLE Credits for Attorneys!

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2025
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The 34th Annual Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference was held on January 24, 2025 at Florida Gulf Coast University, Cohen Ballroom in Fort Myers. The event enjoyed record attendance with over 200 professionals and students gathering to learn about the latest issues in the water resources industry. The event is designed to inspire college and high school students through their participation in the conference poster contest. Over $3,000 was awarded to students at the event through the poster contest and raffles. The additional proceeds of the event will also go to students through our cohost organizations’ scholarship programs.
REMEMBERING CALUSA WATERKEEPER CODTY PIERCE
The Conference dedicated time to remembering Calusa Waterkeeper, Codty Pierce, whose untimely death was a huge loss to our water community.





























































