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July 2007 Conference Calendar New England Region
Here are the latest conferences or workshops in the greater New England area. Enjoy!
Conferences (in chronological order)
SER-NE SPONSORS: Native Phragmites Workshop
A recent survey of the wetlands of Falmouth, MA has showed there are a number of populations of native Phragmites australis growing in two areas of the town. Since there are few documented native Phragmites populations in Massachusetts, we have offered to run a workshop on recognizing the native haplotype with the hope that participants will look for it on other Massachusetts locales. A series of talks in the morning will be followed by exploration of the native populations in the Great Sippewissett Marsh in West Falmouth. See attached registration form! Registration is Limited!
Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Location: Woods Hole Research Center, Woods Hole, MA
Sponsors: The 300 Committee, SER-NE
Contact: Richard Payne at dannas@cape.com
Martha’s Vineyard Field Trip
A field trip to Martha’s Vineyard is planned for October 2007. Tim Simmons, tour organizer and primary guide, is arranging local transportation to diverse restoration and reference sites, including the Polly Hill Arboretum, several Trustees of Reservations sites, and the State Forest. MORE DETAILS TO COME.
10th Annual Wetlands and Watersheds Workshop
This workshop will increase dialogue and foster partnerships among federal, state, and local agencies, non-governmental organizations, public/private partnerships, the scientific community, private industry, and all other stakeholders involved in the management of aquatic resources. This year’s workshop will emphasize managing aquatic systems through the watershed approach. This meeting gives every one with an interest in watersheds & wetlands a great opportunity to hear knowledgeable speakers and interact with others who have similar responsibilities and duties. This year enjoy a “green theme” approach to aquatic resource management exploring green infrastructure techniques within a watershed context.
Date: October 9 – 12, 2007
Location: Holiday Inn-Boardwalk, Atlantic City , New Jersey
Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Phragmites Workshop
This two-day workshop is intended to discuss the latest findings on spread, impacts, genetics and control methods (mechanical, chemical and biological). A particular emphasis will be placed on differences between native and introduced genotypes and the need to protect endemic genotypes. A second emphasis will be discussion of the ongoing research to develop biological control. Several insects have been selected and are currently being tested for their host specificity. We will review the current status and potential implications for the protection of endemic genotypes.
Date: October 15-16, 2007
Location: Cornell University, Ithaca New York
Sponsor: Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program
Contact: Bernd Blossey (bb22@cornell.edu); Debbi DeWeese (dwd24@cornell.edu)
Phragmites Identification Workshop
As a follow up to the Phragmites Workshop, an optional workshop on Phragmites identification on October 17th will allow participants to see native and introduced genotypes at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex (1 hour north of Ithaca).
Location: Montezuma Wetlands Complex, 1 hr north of Ithaca New York
Sponsor: Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program
Contact: Bernd Blossey (bb22@cornell.edu)
Flood Mitigation in New Jersey: Building Successful Partnerships from High Point to Cape May Point
New Jersey Association for Floodplain Management presents the 3rd Annual Conference. The conference will cover information important for floodplain managers, emergency managers, building code officials and other professional involved in floodplain work. Speakers from FEMA, NJ State agencies and the private sector will cover topics of floodplain management in New Jersey, FEMA activity in our state, hazard mitigation, building codes, NJDEP regulatory issues, NFIP/CRS, local case studies, and NFIP map modernization.
Date: October 18 & 19, 2007
Location: Somerset, NJ, Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center
Contact: Laura Tessieri, NJAFM Secretary at Laura.Tessieri@drbc.state.nj.us
Estuarine Research Federation 2007 meeting
The Federation is pleased to announce the opening of abstract submissions for our 2007 conference. Our last conference drew in over 1,200 abstracts, and all indications are that this year will exceed that. More information about the conference is available on the conference website and will continue to be updated as the date draws near. So submit your abstract and start your preparations for Providence 2007!
Sponsor: Estuarine Research Federation
Restore Americas Estuaries – 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration (2008)
Estuaries and coasts are an important part of America's economy, history, and living culture. Restore America's Estuaries' 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration is the only national conference focused on the goals and practices of coastal and estuarine habitat restoration. The five-day Conference will explore the state-of-the-art in all aspects and scales of restoration, and will be comprised of field sessions, plenary sessions, expert presentations, special evening events, workshops, a poster hall, and a Restoration Exposition
Date: October 11-15, 2008
Location: RI Convention Center, Providence, RI
News and Information
Our Chapter is coming up on its first "official" anniversary of its existence and it is time that our Interim Board be replaced by an elected Board. So here is your opportunity to raise your hand and get involved in the New England Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration International. If you are a new member or if you did not receive the Call for Nominations, please contact our Vice Chairperson, Mike Toohill MToohill@ensr.aecom.com.
Don't forget to use Goodsearch.com, and put SER New England as the recipient. (Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) - New England Chapter (Stow, MA) ID: 803731)! Using Goodsearch.com raises money for our chapter!
Submit future CALENDAR items to SER-NE Chair, Communications Committee, Sarah Watts swatts@neamaine.com, CC to Aimlee Laderman aladerman@mbl.edu at least one month prior to the event. The preferred format for Calendar submissions is:
Conference Title
Brief description.
Date:
Time:
Location:
Sponsor(s):
Contact: name & phone number
Website: if available
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