New England Estuarine Research Society (NEERS) Spring 2009 Meeting
The Spring 2009 NEERS meeting will be held in historic Salem, Massachusetts, at the new Salem Waterfront Hotel at Pickering Wharf on Salem Harbor. Historically, Salem was one of the wealthiest and most important seaports in the country. The first European settlers arrived in the early 1600s to discover abundant natural resources. Salem Sound and associated rivers were described as teeming with estuarine and anadromous fish, including such species as sturgeon, salmon, halibut, shad, river herring, cod and haddock (to name a few). Although Salem Sound marine resources have clearly changed since those early days, this estuary still inspires with its magic of beautiful rocky islands, intertidal flats, kelp beds, eelgrass meadows, and salt marshes. We will discuss the science and management of estuarine and coastal ecosystems in this inspiring setting.
Date: April 2–4, 2009
Location: Salem Waterfront Hotel, Pickering Wharf, Salem, MA
Sponsors: NEERS
Contact: Tay Evans at tay.evans@state.ma.us or (978) 282-0308 ext. 168
Water Scarcity & Conflict
The Conference on Water Scarcity and Conflict will examine the root causes of conflicts over water use. We will assess weaknesses in the current physical and political infrastructure and suggest ways in which water can be used in a more sustainable manner. This conference will provide a broad overview of our current understanding of the use of this shared and critical resource. We hope to propose solutions that would enhance the sustainable use of water and reduce political strife among water users. The mix of speakers and topics should appeal to a wide audience of college students and faculty, concerned citizens, NGO representatives, and policymakers.
Date: April 3 & 4, 2009
Location: Evans Hall, Cumming Arts Center, Connecticut College, New London, CT
Contact: 860–439–5417 or goodwin-nieringcenter@conncoll.edu
Website: http://goodwin-nieringcenter.conncoll.edu
The Northeastern Forest Research and Technology Transfer Conference
Date: April 21–23, 2009
Location: Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa, Groton, CT
Sponsors: New England Society of American Foresters
Website: http://www.safnet.org/meetings/Announcement_ResearchTT_april09.pdf
Two Day Introduction to MesoHABSIM Instream Data Collection and Modelling
This introductory course is intended for decision makers and conservationists who want to have good understanding of the method but do not plan to hands-on use in the near future. We will teach the basics of data collection techniques within the MesoHABSIM framework, analysis and interpretation. Course participants will have any opportunity to conduct stream habitat mapping with a Pocket PC, use the grid electrofishing technique, learn about multivariable habitat suitability criteria for native fish species, habitat suitability maps, habitat-flow rating curves and habitat time series analysis (UCUT Curves). We will teach interpretation of flow augmentation scenarios and simulation for determination of habitat improvement measures.
Date: Spring Course - May 4-5, 2009
Location: Fish and Wildlife Service, Hadley MA
Cost: $499; Cost will be $549 after March 15, 2009
Website: http://rushingrivers.org/courses/Payments3.html
MesoHABSIM Instream Data Collection and Modelling
The course is intended for those who plan to use the technique in the near future for research and environmental studies. It will teach the basics of data collection techniques within the MesoHABSIM framework, data processing with MesoHABSIM software and the creation of GIS habitat models. Course participants will have any opportunity to conduct stream habitat mapping with a Pocket PC, use the grid electrofishing technique, compute multivariable habitat suitability criteria for native fish species, create habitat suitability maps, create habitat-flow rating curves and habitat time series analysis (UCUT Curves), develop flow augmentation scenarios and simulate habitat improvement measures. This course also includes hands-on training in Sim-Stream07 software.
Date: Spring Course - May 4-7, 2009
Location: Fish and Wildlife Service, Hadley MA
Cost: $950; Cost will be 1050$ after March 15, 2009
Website: http://rushingrivers.org/courses/Payments4.html
20th Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference
Since 1990, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), in partnership with its member states, has been coordinating the Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Conference, the premier forum in our region for sharing information and improving communication on NPS pollution issues and projects. The three-day conference brings together all those in New England and New York State involved in NPS pollution management, including participants from state, federal, and municipal governments, private sector, academia, and watershed organizations.
Date: May 18 – May 20, 2009
Location: Eastland Park Hotel in Portland, ME
Sponsors: New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)
Contact: Michele Piazza, mpiazza@neiwpcc.org or 978-323-7929 ext. 245
Website: http://www.neiwpcc.org/npsconference
Hudsonia Course: REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN SURVEY METHODS.
On 21 and 22 May 2009 at Staatsburg (Dutchess County), New York, Hudsonia is offering a special two day professional workshop in Reptile and Amphibian Survey Methods. This course is designed for biologists, consultants, environmental planners, land managers, instructors, and students who want an intensive introduction to survey methods and the herpetofauna of the Hudson Valley, New York metropolitan area, and other northeastern regions.
Date: May 21–22, 2009
Website: http://hudsonia.org/wp-content/files/Prof%20workshop%2009%20herp%20survey_final.pdf
The Ecology and Management of Atlantic White-Cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) Ecosystems
The symposium will address approaches used to characterize and/or monitor Atlantic White-Cedar (AWC) ecosystem hydrology, soils, biogeochemical cycling, nutrient fluxes, plant physiological ecology, biodiversity, genetics, pathology, wildlife biology, threatened and endangered species, fisheries and aquatic resources, silvicultural techniques, paleoecology, bird conservation, taxonomy, culture practices in nurseries and the field, regional issues, and ecological conservation/integrity at the local and landscape scale. CALL FOR PAPERS Deadline March 1 2009. New England projects invited for Special Session and roundtable on Cedar Swamp Restoration.
Date: June 9–11, 2009
Location: City Hotel and Bistro, Greenville, North Carolina
Contact: Aimlee Laderman aladerman@gmail.com, phone 203-497-9095, 508-548-5618
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