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12Th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands 12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands April 23-26, 2018 Coral Springs, Florida, USA www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/biogeo2018 12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands About the Symposium Wetland biogeochemistry is dynamic and involves cycling or exchange or flux of materials between living and non-living components of an ecosystem. Biogeochemistry is an interdisciplinary science which includes the study of interactive biological, geological and chemical processes regulating the fate and transport of nutrients and contaminants in soil, water and atmospheric components of an ecosystem. Biogeochemistry also provides a framework to integrate physical, chemical and biological processes functioning in an ecosystem at various spatial and temporal scales. This international symposium provides a framework for scientists to share technical information on various topics related to coupled biogeochemical cycling of macro-elements and associated organic and inorganic contaminants. The goal is to improve our understanding of the role wetlands perform in regulating and mitigating impacts of global climate change and sea level rise. 2 April 23-26, 2018 | Coral Springs, Florida, USA Table of Contents About the Symposium ................................................................. 2 Welcome Letter from Conference Chairs ................................. 5 Committee & Organizer Recognition ........................................ 6 Sponsor Recognition ....................................................................7 Sponsor Descriptions .................................................................. 8 Plenary Sessions ......................................................................... 10 Biographies.................................................................................. 12 Post-Conference Field Trip ....................................................... 15 Agenda-at-a-Glance .................................................................. 16 Detailed Agenda ..........................................................................17 Poster Display Information .......................................................26 Poster Directory .......................................................................... 27 PDHs for Engineers and Continuing Education .....................30 Additional Information .............................................................. 31 Abstract Compilation ................................................................. 33 Notes .......................................................................................... 192 3 April 23-26, 2018 | Coral Springs, Florida, USA Welcome Letter Greetings and Welcome to Coral Springs! The Wetland Biogeochemistry Laboratory, a research unit within the UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department, is very excited to host the 12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands, April 23-26, 2018. We welcome your participation in this symposium. The objective of this international symposium is to provide a framework for scientists to discuss new topics related to biogeochemistry of nutrients and other contaminants in freshwater and coastal wetlands. The focus of the symposium will be on “Protecting the Future of Water." Wetland systems serve as sinks, sources and transformers of nutrients and other chemical contaminants and therefore can have a significant impact on water quality and productivity of ecosystems. The primary driver of these processes is ecosystem biogeochemistry, and includes the intersection of chemical, physical and biological processes in the soil and water column. These processes operate at various spatial and temporal scales. Our location here in Coral Springs, Florida can’t help but remind us of the fragile nature of our wetland systems. South Florida’s Everglades, recognized internationally, encompasses nearly 18,000 square miles of the southern tip of the Florida peninsula – from the Kissimmee River basin all the way south to the shores of Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Historically this vast, free-flowing, shallow river of grass provided clean water and pristine habitats, supported numerous wading and migratory birds, as well as Florida Panthers, manatees and deer. However, the system has been widely impacted by levees, canal-associated drainage projects and nutrient loading, primarily phosphorus. We hope you will take an opportunity to see this amazing wetland in person while you are here. While listening to the exciting research being presented, remember that the International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands is an opportunity for all of us to meet new colleagues, reunite with old ones, and learn what research is ongoing around the globe. The Conference Planning and Program Committees worked diligently to develop a wide ranging and inclusive lineup of talks and posters focused on wetland biogeochemistry. We hope you enjoy the program of presentations and have an opportunity to teach others about what you do and where you work. Finally, a few words of appreciation. We would like to first thank our generous Sponsors listed on page 7, whose financial support is critical to making this conference a reality. We are also grateful to those who gave of their time and expertise to organize and moderate sessions, and to share their expertise with us. Further, we would be remiss without thanking all of the many individuals recognized on page 6, who volunteered their personal time and energy to organize and plan this conference. And of course, we would also like to thank those who submitted abstracts, are giving talks and are presenting posters. Were it not for you and the work you do, we would not have had the privilege of organizing such a great symposium. Have a great week, enjoy yourself, and when you leave, we trust you will take away new information, new connections, and new tools and knowledge you can use to advance wetland science in your respective corners of the globe. Best regards, Todd Z. Osborne John R. White Conference Chair Conference Co-Chair Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience Oceanography & Coastal Sciences Department University of Florida Louisiana State University 5 12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands Committee & Organizer Recognition Planning Committee Dr. Todd Z. Osborne, Conference Chair, Assistant Professor, UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department, University of Florida, Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, St. Augustine, FL, USA Dr. John R. White, Conference Co-Chair, Professor, Louisiana State University, Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Baton Rouge, LA, USA Dr. K. Ramesh Reddy, Conference Advisor, Graduate Research Professor and Chair, UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL, USA Program Committee and Session Organizers Professionals from the wetlands biogeochemistry science community organized sessions on topics relevant to their restoration programs. This process took several months and numerous volunteer hours. We would like to thank the following individuals for their time, effort and expertise on behalf of the symposium. Session # Organizers 1, 4 Dr. Patrick Megonigal, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD, USA 2 Dr. David Krabbenhoft, U.S. Geological Survey, Middleton, WI, USA 3 Dr. Ilka Feller, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD, USA 5, 8 Dr. Patrick Inglett, University of Florida, Soil and Water Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL, USA 6 Dr. Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA 7 Dr. Sue Newman, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), West Palm Beach, FL, USA 9 Prof. Curtis Richardson, Duke University Wetland Center, Durham, NC, USA – and – Dr. Jeff Chanton, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA 10, 14, 18 Dr. Gail Chmura, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 11 Dr. Todd Osborne, University of Florida, Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, St. Augustine, FL, USA 12 Ms. Kimberli Ponzio, St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), Palatka, FL, USA 16 Dr. John White, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA 20 Dr. Odi Villapando, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), West Palm Beach, FL, USA 23 Dr. Anna Knox, Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC, USA 24 Dr. Jacob Berkowitz, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, MS, USA 6 April 23-26, 2018 | Coral Springs, Florida, USA Sponsor Recognition Thank you to all of the organizations that supported this premier event. This symposium would not be possible with you. Silver Sponsors DB Environmental, Inc. Louisiana Sea Grant Louisiana State University | College of the Coast & Environment OTT Hydromet Picarro, Inc. University of Central Florida | National Center for Integrated Coastal Research University of Florida Office of Research UF/IFAS Research UF/IFAS Soil & Water Sciences Department Bronze Sponsors City of Orlando University of Florida, Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience 7 12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands Sponsor Descriptions Please join us in thanking all of our sponsors for investing their time, resources and finances in support of the symposium. We could not have done it without you. Silver Sponsors DB Environmental, Inc. DB Environmental, Inc., (DBE) is a wetland research firm with substantial expertise in aquatic biogeochemistry, hydrology and modeling. For decades, DBE has been a key scientific consultant on some of the world’s largest and most prominent
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