SER Europe 2008 conference – Toward a Sustainable Future for European Ecosystems – Providing Restoration Guidelines for Natura 2000 Habitats and Species
The aim of the conference is to present the state of the art in ecological restoration in Europe and to bring together scientists, policy makers, practitioners and stakeholders. Through lectures, workshops, poster sessions and excursions the conference offers a unique opportunity for the exchange of knowledge, experiences and good practices in ecological restoration and nature conservation in the Natura 2000 framework. Keynote lectures covering different questions of the day and presented by leading authorities in the field have been announced
Date: September 8–12, 2008
Location: Ghent, Belgium
Website: http://www.ser2008.be/Program.html
Conferences (in chronological order)
NEERS Spring 2008 Meeting
Mark your calendars! Check the website for more details as we work out the symposium theme and arrangements for hotels, social events, field trips, etc. For now, please save the dates for springtime in New Hampshire.
Date: May 1–3, 2008
Location: Great Bay Estuary Center, NH
River Management Society Symposium - "Branching Out From The Mainestream"
For its 9th biennial symposium, the River Management Society (RMS) is exploring new territory—the rivers and streams of New England. This is our first national symposium in the Northeast, and as the symposium title implies, we’re also branching out from the formats and topics of past gatherings. This meeting of river experts will be more intimate and interactive, offering new ideas and ways of learning. However, many favorite elements from the past will remain, including field trips to local rivers and estuaries for onsite examples of management successes and challenges. Please plan on joining us in Maine as the forests and waterways of this incredible state become the backdrop for "Branching Out From The
Mainestream." There is a Student Paper Contest – see website for details.
Date: May 12–15, 2008
Location: Eastland Park Hotel, Portland, Maine
Sponsor: River Management Society
Website: www.river-management.org
Contact: Dan Haas at (509) 371-1801 or daniel_haas@fws.gov
Capitalizing on Wetlands – Society of Wetland Scientists 2008 International Conference: Focusing on the importance of wetland science in an election year
The focus of this exciting and timely meeting highlights the need for integrating the breadth of wetland science with economics, public policy, and education. Our goal is to generate topical discussion about wetland science with the backdrop of a changing environment and new incoming administration. Understanding and communicating the nature of this capital will be critical to making decisions at local to global levels about the management, protection, and fate of the world’s wetlands. Symposia will focus on Carbon Sequestration in Wetlands, Sea Level Rise and Coastal Wetlands, Drought in Peatlands, Wetlands and Methane Emissions, Coastal Hazards, Managing Mangroves, Decommissioning Dams and Reclaiming Wetlands, Wetland functions and assessment, The Science of Significant Nexus, Headwaters and Isolated Wetlands, Wetland GIS/smart growth, Sustainability of Creation and Restoration, Emergy accounting for assessing wetland benefits, and Wetland and Stream restoration through better storm water management.
Date: May 27–30, 2008
Location: Wardman Park Hotel, Washington DC
Sponsored by: Society of Wetland Scientists
Contact: Teresa Doss (973) 407-1374 or Dr. Kelman Wieder
Spring Ephemerals at Wildcat Reservation Boxford, Mass.
Join veteran wetland scientist John Dick (Hancock Associates) for a half-day workshop on identifying Spring Ephemerals. Spring’s first flowers --such as trout lilies, blood root and trillium-- are often found near wetlands. Learn the differences between often confusing ephemerals, many of which are key wetland indicator plants. A few small plants may shift your determination from wetland to upland. Their brief, seasonal occurrence makes correct identification critical. This is a rare opportunity to spend time with one of the state’s experts.
Thinking Beyond The S.T.O.R.M: A Workshop On The Storage And Treatment Of Runoff In Municipalities
The Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District and Department of Planning are presenting a one-day "technical" workshop on ways to manage stormwater runoff to both protect and improve water quality and lessen the degree of flooding by controlling excessive runoff. This workshop will benefit government- and private-sector planners, engineers, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and other professional staff.
Date: June 4, 2008
Location: Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606
Sponsored by: Westchester County Department of Planning/SWCD
Ferns of Massachusetts (NEW!) at Wildcat Reservation Boxford, Mass.
Ferns are some of the most common herbaceous plants found in New England, yet their variety frequently makes them confusing. For example, it is critical that you know the difference between cinnamon and interrupted fern, yet even experienced experts often mistake one for the other. This half-day workshop will teach you about the numerous varieties of common and unusual ferns in Massachusetts. This new AMWS workshop has been requested for years, and is being taught by expert John Dick (Hancock Associates).
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.
