AGENDA

1. Risa Shimoda, Executive Director, American Whitewater 1:00 - 1:10
Welcome

2. David Brown, Executive Director, America Outdoors: 1:10 – 1:30
History of River Recreation on the Ocoee

3. Carlo Smith, President, Ocoee Outfitters Association: 2:00 – 2:10
Current Outfitter Agreement, Fees and Usage

4. Frank Lewis, Superintendent, US Forest Service: 2:10 – 2:30
The Olympic Whitewater Park

5. James Nicholson, Chief Ranger, Tennessee Dep’t of 2:30 – 2:50
Environment and Conservation:
River Management and Current Use Patterns

BREAK 2:50 – 3:00

6. Larry Wall, Hydrolicense Coordinator, Georgia Power: 3:00 – 3:20
Balancing Power Production with Environmental Resource Needs

7. Leland Rymer, President, Copper Basin Economic 3:20 – 3:40
Development Association:
The CBEDA Goals & Objectives

8. Greg Swires, Polk County Chamber of Commerce: 3:40 – 4:00
Significance of River Recreation for Local Revenue and Job Creation

9. Steve Smith, TVA Regional Resources Stewardship Council: 4:00 - 4:20
TVA’s Stewardship Opportunities and Constraints

10. John Gangemi, Conservation Director, American Whitewater: 4:20 – 4:40
Balancing Competing Uses on the Ocoee

11. Panel Discussion – Audience Q&A 4:40 – 5:15