David A. Fann
Geographer
University of Florida
PO Box 110405
Gainesville, FL  32611-0405
352-378-8924

dafann@ufl.edu

Responsibilities

Research—field data collection, data processing, and geographic information system (GIS) analysis—in a variety of projects, including the Regional Waterway Management System; characterization of boating activities and boater populations; and mapping federal, county, and municipal ordinances that affect boating. Creates maps, documents, and other products for recreational boaters in order to enhance enjoyment of the boating experience while fostering an attitude of stewardship for sensitive environments of the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Recent examples are boater guides to the St. Augustine area and the Loxahatchee River/Jupiter Inlet vicinity. Coauthor of A Historical Geography of Southwest Florida Waterways, Volume 1: Anna Maria Sound to Lemon Bay and Volume 2: Placida Harbor to Marco Island.

Specialties

Geographic information systems, cartography, boater information product design and publication, GPS data collection and processing.

MS, Geography, University of Florida
BS, Technical Journalism, University of Florida