Florida LAKEWATCH

Meet the Team

Florida LAKEWATCH is built on three pillars: Extension, Laboratory, and Data. Extension connects science with the public through education and volunteer engagement. The Laboratory analyzes water samples to ensure accurate, reliable data. The Data team manages and shares water quality info to support research, policy, and public awareness.

Dr. Gretchen Lescord
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Dr. Gretchen Lescord

Director of Florida LAKEWATCH

Director of Florida LAKEWATCH and Assistant Professor at UF’s UF IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences SFFGS, Dr. Lescord brings over 15 years of experience in aquatic research! She has a rich background studying lake ecology and water chemistry, with a special focus on contaminants like mercury and arsenic, all across North America.