‘Thought Leaders’ of several disciplines essential to the successful implementation of wetlands restoration efforts subject areas (engineering, ecology, agriculture, water quality, applied practice, and political, economic, and community considerations) will make subject-based presentations on the state-of-the-discipline as it relates to wetlands restoration. Presentations by experts engaged in wetlands restoration projects from around the United States will follow. Finally, SFWMD personnel and their co-operators will present the progress of the Everglades Restoration Project.