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Inaugural stakeholder meeting agenda

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Crowdsourced Bathymetry (CSB) in Tampa Bay/Florida  
Developing a Stakeholder-Driven Process  

USF College of Marine Science, MSL Conference Room 

140 7th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 

21 September 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Goal:  

  • Engage local stakeholders in the process of creating a crowdsourced bathymetry (CSB) network in Tampa Bay. 


Objectives: 

  • Raise awareness about the Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT) crowdsourced bathymetry Tampa Bay pilot program 

  • Acquire input from local stakeholders about the value of crowdsourced bathymetry, participation barriers/concerns 

  • Direct input on stakeholder’s ideas and views on tools, outreach materials, and incentivization measures 


Deliverables: 

  • Pre-and post-meeting baseline knowledge and opinion survey about CSB in Tampa Bay 

  • Evaluation of existing products and materials as well as ideas for future development 

  • Compilation document of lessons learned and main takeaways 

 

Attendees:

U.S. Coast Guard, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Tampa Bay Ports, Freedom Boat Club, Seabulk Towing, SeaKeepers Society, US Army Corps of Engineers, University of New Hampshire/Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Sea Tow Tampa Bay 

 

Agenda: 

0830 – 0900 Arrival (Parking passes provided), informal coffee/tea social  

0900 – 0915 Welcome 

0915 – 0930 Pre-Meeting Survey 

0930 – 1015 Seafloor Mapping Overview 

1015 – 1025 Bio Break 

1025 – 1130 Stakeholder Input Session 1: Awareness and use of bathymetry information 

1130 – 1145 Lunch Break 

1145 – 1215 Optional Tour (or continued lunch break) 

1215 – 1315 Stakeholder Input Session 2: Acquiring CSB information 

1315 – 1325 Bio Break 

1325 – 1430 Stakeholder Input Session 3: Using CSB Information 

1430 – 1450 Closing 

1450 – 1500 Post-Meeting Survey 

 

Meeting Location & Parking Info: 

If you would like a parking pass, we will have some available, but our lot also accepts the Parkmobile app used throughout downtown St. Pete. When you arrive, try to park in a guest space and call/text either Sherryl (727-692-7742) or Sarah (847-596-0872) to get a parking pass and avoid any parking violation tickets. You can park in any green spots (see map below; green outlines). 

The meeting will be in our conference room at the Marine Science Laboratory Building (MSL) at the College of Marine Science on the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg campus, the conference room is near the main entrance (see map below).


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