Thure Caire for Ochlockonee River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, Group III

Thure Caire currently serves our community as a Supervisor on the Ochlockonee River Soil and Water Conservation District.

Thure was raised in rural Leon County and has been active in issues relating to water quality and ecology all his adult life. At the age of 19 he worked during the summer testing water quality for a local laboratory. The following year, while attending the University of North Carolina, Thure began research on the effects of urbanization on stream communities. Two distinct articles resulting from his research were published in the North American Benthological Society Bulletin (2003, 2004). At 21, he was awarded an internship with the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

While at the University of North Carolina, Thure became on honors mentor, a role typically reserved for doctoral students. In May of 2004, Thure graduated with honors in biology. After graduating from college, Thure took a management position at a local water quality testing lab. He also performed as the Outreach Coordinator for TAPP, an award-winning public education campaign on prevention of water pollution, where he completed the Outreach project ahead of schedule and under budget. Later he accepted a position with the City of Tallahassee Stormwater Management Division. He continues to work with the city and was awarded the “Extra-mile” award for his regional water quality research efforts.

Thure now attends the University of South Florida(USF) College of Medicine. He is the National Delegate for USF's American Medical Association Chapter, and he is on the executive committe for the BRIDGE (Building Relationships and Initiatives Dedicated to Gaining Equality) Healthcare Clinic. After college, Thure plans to practice medicine in the Big Bend region of Florida.



	ABOUT THURE Thure Caire currently serves our community as a Supervisor on the Ochlockonee River Soil and Water Conservation District. Thure was raised in rural Leon County and has been active in issues relating to water quality and ecology all his adult life. At the age of 19 he worked during the summer testing water quality for a local laboratory. The following year, while attending the University of North Carolina, Thure began research on the effects of urbanization on stream communities. Two distinct articles resulting from his research were published in the North American Benthological Society Bulletin (2003, 2004). At 21, he was awarded an internship with the United States Geological Survey (USGS). While at the University of North Carolina, Thure became on honors mentor, a role typically reserved for doctoral students. In May of 2004, Thure graduated with honors in biology. After graduating from college, Thure took a management position at a local water quality testing lab. He also performed as the Outreach Coordinator for TAPP, an award-winning public education campaign on prevention of water pollution, where he completed the Outreach project ahead of schedule and under budget. Later he accepted a position with the City of Tallahassee Stormwater Management Division. He continues to work with the city and was awarded the “Extra-mile” award for his regional water quality research efforts. Thure now attends the University of South Florida(USF) College of Medicine. He is the National Delegate for USF's American Medical Association Chapter, and he is on the executive committe for the BRIDGE (Building Relationships and Initiatives Dedicated to Gaining Equality) Healthcare Clinic. After college, Thure plans to practice medicine in the Big Bend region of Florida.
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