2026 Florida Resilience Conference: Full Schedule

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3:30pm EDT

To Fill or Not to Fill, “When” is the Question?

Wednesday September 23, 2026 3:30pm - 3:50pm EDT

Royal Tern A

Speakers

Michael Poff, P.E.

President, Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc

Michael Poff is the President of Coastal Engineering Consultants and has over 35 years of experience in coastal and ecosystem restoration, inlet and waterway management, and marine structures. He has been the Principal Engineer on several of the nation's largest living shoreline... Read More →

Matthew Logan

Project Manager, Charlotte County Public Works

Wednesday September 23, 2026 3:30pm - 3:50pm EDT
Royal Tern A

Beaches, B1

3:50pm EDT

Beneficial Use of Dredged Material

Wednesday September 23, 2026 3:50pm - 4:20pm EDT

Royal Tern A

Speakers

Patrick Snyder, P.E., CFM

Chief, Shore Protection Section, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District

Greg Garis

Program Administrator, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Andy Studt

Program Supervisor, Coastal Resources Management, Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management

Wednesday September 23, 2026 3:50pm - 4:20pm EDT
Royal Tern A

Beaches, B1

4:20pm EDT

Estero Island Beach Nourishment and Hurricane Recovery

Wednesday September 23, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT

Royal Tern A

Speakers

Chadd Chustz

Marine Operations Project Manager, Town of Fort Myers Beach

Chadd Chustz is the Marine Operations Project Manager for the Town of Fort Myers Beach in responsible charge of the beach and dune management program, and assisting with the threatened and endangered species monitoring and protection plans.

Wednesday September 23, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Royal Tern A

Beaches, B1