Stetson University in partnership with Lake County’s Green Team, Volusia County and the City of Deland will present the Fourth Annual Green Symposium on Friday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stetson University, Lynn Business Center, located at 345 N. Woodland Boulevard in Deland.

The 4th Annual Green Symposium will focus on new opportunities in sustainability, energy use and conservation, and natural resource management.

Keynote Speaker: Cynthia Barnett

Cynthia Barnett is a long-time journalist who has reported on freshwater issues from the Suwannee River to Singapore. She is author of the new book Blue Revolution: Unmaking America's Water Crisis, which calls for a water ethic for America.

Concurrent Session Topics to Include:

• Implementing autogas as a zero compromise energy fuel
• Sustainable Return on Investment (SROI): A Triple Bottom Line Decision Making Framework
• Developing a strategic plan for energy savings
• A Florida case study of land development, energy, and water
• Developing and implementing of a successful internship program
• Designing and managing urban developments for biodiversity
• Renewable energy and energy conservation technologies

This symposium is a partnership of Volusia County, Lake County, Stetson University, and the City of DeLand.

The purpose of the symposium is for professionals in varying fields to share ideas about conserving and maximizing natural resources. An agenda of presentations at the symposium will cover a variety of topics including energy conservation, alternative transportation and energy, water consumption policy, the new face of agriculture and sustainability issues (seven American Planning Association's Professional (AICP) credits are pending).

The intended audience for the symposium includes business entrepreneurs, land-use planners, engineers, architects, civil engineers, solid-waste staff, agriculture and transportation experts, energy block grant officials, organic health professionals, and public health & government officials.

The cost of attending the symposium is $70. Register online at www.stetson.edu.

For more information about the symposium or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Stetson University's Office of Continuing Education at conted@stetson.edu or (386) 822-7500.