Plenary Speakers

We are excited to announce our esteemed plenary speakers for this year's symposium. Our lineup includes leaders and innovators at the forefront of biogeochemistry of wetlands and aquatic systems.

Monday Plenary

Monday, June 2, 2025
8:50am–9:40am
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Dr. Denise Reed

Professor Gratis
University of New Orleans
Montegut, LA, USA

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Tuesday Plenary

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
8:30am–9:10am
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Dr. Lisa G. Chambers

Associate Professor
University of Central Florida, Aquatic Biogeochemistry Lab (ABL) and Soil and Sediment Lab (SASL), Department of Biology and National Center for Integrated Coastal Research
Orlando, FL, USA

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
9:10am–9:50am
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Dr. Alan D. Steinman

Allen and Helen Hunting Research Professor
Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand Valley State University
Muskegon, MI, USA

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Thursday Plenary

Thursday, June 5, 2025
1:00pm–1:40pm*
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Dr. Christopher Craft

Janet Duey Professor of Rural Land Policy Emeritus
Indiana University, Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Bloomington, IN, USA

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*Dr. Craft will speak during the Buffet Luncheon and Closing Plenary from 12:15pm–2:00pm in the Heidelberg Ballroom.

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