Nominations being accepted

[Kevin Carlisle]

The ASA is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Achievement Award. Think about who you would like to nominate and let us know so the board can vote on it. There were some major explorations this year that I personally like, such as Phantom Springs and Twin Dee's so Brett Hemphill or team KUR would get my attention. Help us out and give us some suggestions, we appreciate the support and help.

[Kelly Jessop]

The ASA is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Achievement Award. Think about who you would like to nominate and let us know so the board can vote on it. There were some major explorations this year that I personally like, such as Phantom Springs and Twin Dee's so Brett Hemphill or team KUR would get my attention. Help us out and give us some suggestions, we appreciate the support and help.

FWIW,why look at exploration? The Aquatic Science Association, has science in their name,why not acknowledge some cutting edge science? Dr Thomas Sawicki looking at the relationships of amphipods through DNA,plus the possible discovery of a new species. What about the recent release of the article by Dante Fenolio,"Conservation Status of the Georgia Blind Salamander from the Floridan Aquifer of Georgia and Florida", John Ezell studying the dissolution of cave.....plus many more. Cave divers tend to be myopic and look at laying line as the only cave exploration that occurs,but there are other types of exploration occurring that allow an understanding of these caves. I put my reels away years ago to lay new line,when in fact I am get extreme satisfaction in doing exploration on the current project I work on,which is understanding the relationship between cave fauna and water quality.

[renee]

FWIW,why look at exploration? The Aquatic Science Association, has science in their name,why not acknowledge some cutting edge science? Dr Thomas Sawicki looking at the relationships of amphipods through DNA,plus the possible discovery of a new species. What about the recent release of the article by Dante Fenolio,"Conservation Status of the Georgia Blind Salamander from the Floridan Aquifer of Georgia and Florida", John Ezell studying the dissolution of cave.....plus many more. Cave divers tend to be myopic and look at laying line as the only cave exploration that occurs,but there are other types of exploration occurring that allow an understanding of these caves. I put my reels away years ago to lay new line,when in fact I am get extreme satisfaction in doing exploration on the current project I work on,which is understanding the relationship between cave fauna and water quality.

With the Cambrian Foundation I've had the privelege of helping Dr. Sawicki with his research in some Central Florida caves. He does outstanding work and he has the heart of a teacher. He gets my vote! I think he should be considered as a speaker at the workshop. Thoughts??

[Kelly Jessop]

With the Cambrian Foundation I've had the privelege of helping Dr. Sawicki with his research in some Central Florida caves. He does outstanding work and he has the heart of a teacher. He gets my vote! I think he should be considered as a speaker at the workshop. Thoughts??

I would add the Cambrian Foundation to the list as well

[renee]

Thanks Kelly!

I would add the Cambrian Foundation to the list as well

[Sly-vester]

James Garey from USF and chair of the science committee for the NSS-CDS.

[jj1987]

James Garey from USF and chair of the science committee for the NSS-CDS.

That's the geographically challenged school directly west of Central Florida right?

Can't wait for black Friday!

[Sly-vester]

That's the geographically challenged school directly west of Central Florida right?

Can't wait for black Friday!

I am afraid I dont follow. If being near the water is geographically challenged I will take it. I am not sure about "Black Friday"?

Jim Garey is huge in cave research and dives into caves regularly putting in hydro labs. He is the chair of microbiology dept here at USF.

http://biology.usf.edu/cmmb/faculty/jgarey/

In addition donating his valuable time and expertise to head the Science committee for the NSS-CDS.

[Kelly Jessop]

Jim Garey is huge in cave research and dives into caves regularly putting in hydro labs. He is the chair of microbiology dept here at USF.

http://biology.usf.edu/cmmb/faculty/jgarey/

In addition donating his valuable time and expertise to head the Science committee for the NSS-CDS.

This is good for the CDS for 2 reasons. 1)the CDS at one time had an AAUS affiliation,which is probably in an inactive status. 2) there is a lot of research that is occurring in the springs and caves,and it is good for the CDS to have a data base of the activity. The NFSA held a springs science symposium last year,which collected all the people conducting research,allowed short presentations and networking opportunities. It was amazing to uncover the number of people who are involved in some type of research,which basically goes unnoticed.

[LiteHedded]

dr sawicki's project is super interesting. nice guy too. he gets my vote