David Griffis

Adjunct Professor of Environmental Science and Geography

I enjoy learning and participating in educational opportunities involving the environment in which we live.

  • MA, education, Stetson University, 1999
  • BS, soil conservation and land use planning, University of Florida, 1977

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Biography

Griffis began his career with the University of Florida Extension in June 1978 in Volusia County as a courtesy Extension agent, Natural Resources & Soils. He also served as interim county Extension director and was promoted to county Extension director. While with Extension, Griffis has taught/offered educational programs in natural resources and environmental education, soil suitability, and has worked on community development for both youth and adults. He obtained Emeritus status with the University of Florida in 2016.

More About David Griffis

Areas of Expertise

  • Water and energy conservation
  • Environmental education
  • Master naturalist
  • Coastal systems
  • Freshwater systems
  • Florida ecosystems
  • Green building practices for builders
  • Developers and consumers
  • Stormwater management
  • Community development
  • Growth management planning
  • Storm water best management practices
  • Sustainable living
  • Wildlife habitat enhancement

Course Sampling

  • ENSS 140P Lab

  • Water and energy conservation
  • Environmental education
  • Master naturalist
  • Coastal systems
  • Freshwater systems
  • Florida ecosystems
  • Green building practices for builders
  • Developers and consumers
  • Stormwater management
  • Community development
  • Growth management planning
  • Storm water best management practices
  • Sustainable living
  • Wildlife habitat enhancement

Griffis has published over 700 news articles in the Daytona Beach News Journal, DeLand Sun News, The Beacon, Hometown News, Farm Bureau News and several magazines and numerous professional journals. He also developed hundreds of multi-media presentations and exhibits in support of educational programs. Griffis has done hundreds of radio and television shows for the Daytona Beach - Orlando market.