Connect with Us at the 2026 Florida Water Resources Conference
Tony Pevec
Florida Division Manager
Join Freese and Nichols experts for five presentations, focused on sustainability, contaminant concerns, utility management, PFAS and communication and engagement tracks at the Florida Water Resources Conference (FWRC).
From April 26-29 in Daytona Beach, Florida, the FWRC is an annual event bringing together professionals in the water and wastewater industry for discussions on water management challenges and solutions, industry insights and networking. FWRC is hosted by the Florida Section American Water Works Association, Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association and the Florida Water Environment Association. We look forward to seeing you at our presentations.
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Monday, April 27
Title: Adapting Wastewater Infrastructure to Sea-Level Rise and Storm Events
Time: 1:30 – 2 p.m.
Presenters: Garrett Wilheim and Juan Vilca
Tuesday, April 28
Title: Microplastic Contamination and Treatment in Drinking Water
Time: 8:30 – 9 a.m.
Presenters: Barbara Martinez, Viraj deSilva
Title: Florida’s Next Wave: Outreach and Reuse Lessons from Japan
Time: 9:30 – 10 a.m.
Presenters: Viraj deSilva, Olga Mikhalchishina, Ardurra
Title: Designing and Operating GAC WTPS for PFAS: Lessons from U.S. Full-Scale Plants
Time: 2:30 – 3 p.m.
Presenter: Viraj deSilva
Title: High Employee Engagement + Low Turnover = Success and Resilience. Show Me How!
Time: 4 – 4:30 p.m.
Presenters: JaNette Bridgewater, Kendall Ryan
Tony Pevec, PE, BCEE, Assoc. DBIA, Principal is our Florida Division Manager based in Tampa.